All posts by LadyLively

  • Microbiome Linked To Memory Issues, Dementia In Parkinson’s Patients

    A person’s microbiome – the bacteria naturally living in the mouth and gut – might contribute to Parkinson’s disease, a new study says. Specific changes in these bacteria are associated with cognitive decline in Parkinson’s, researchers reported...

    • Posted June 13, 2025
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  • Childhood Trauma Boosts Endometriosis Risk

    Traumatic childhood events can increase a woman’s risk of endometriosis later in life, a new study says. Women’s endometriosis risk increased 20% if they had experienced childhood ordeals such as violence, sexual abuse, a death in the...

    • Posted June 13, 2025
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  • Mild Sleep Apnea More Common Among Female Athletes Than Thought

    Sleep apnea could be more common in female college athletes than previously thought, a new study says. Mild sleep apnea was observed in a quarter of a group of 68 female athletes, according to findings presented Thursday...

    • Posted June 13, 2025
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  • ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked To Elevated Childhood Blood Pressure

    Kids exposed to PFAS “forever chemicals” before birth have an increased risk of high blood pressure in childhood, particularly during their teen years, a new study says. Teenage boys had a 17% higher risk of increased risk...

    • Posted June 13, 2025
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  • CT Scans Outperform DNA Stool Tests In Colon Cancer Screening, Study Says

      CT scans might be able to prevent more colon cancers than stool DNA tests, a new study says. CT colonography performed every three to five years could ward off more cases of cancer than DNA testing...

    • Posted June 13, 2025
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  • RFK Jr. Installs Critics on Vaccine Recommendation Panel

    Days after ousting all 17 members of the panel that makes U.S. vaccine recommendations, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has begun remaking it. On Wednesday, he named eight appointees, three of whom are critics of mRNA...

    • Posted June 12, 2025
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  • RFK Jr. Hires Autism Skeptic To Look Into CDC Autism Data

    A longtime vaccine critic hired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reviewing safety data in an effort to revisit debunked claims that vaccines may cause autism. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Geier, a well-known antivaccine activist,...

    • Posted June 12, 2025
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  • New Antibody Shot Could Help Protect Babies From RSV

    A newly approved shot could soon help protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the top cause of hospitalization in U.S. infants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a monoclonal antibody called Enflonsia, the...

    • Posted June 12, 2025
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  • Zicam and Orajel Swabs Recalled for Possible Fungal Contamination

    Some nasal and baby teething swabs from Zicam and Orajel are being recalled across the country because they may be contaminated with fungus, U.S. health officials said. The recall was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug...

    • Posted June 12, 2025
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  • Smartphone App Can Track Huntington’s Disease Symptoms

    Most folks tap away at their smartphone for fun, communication or information. But such tapping may also help them track the progress of a rare degenerative brain disease, researchers say. Five simple smartphone-measured tests of movement control...

    • Posted June 12, 2025
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