All posts by LadyLively

  • COVID Vaccine, Testing Demand Overwhelming Pharmacies

    U.S. pharmacies are struggling to keep up with Americans’ demand for coronavirus vaccines and tests, and the pressure could intensify as antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 are approved by federal regulators. “There’s crazy increased demand on pharmacies...

    • Posted December 6, 2021
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  • Lifetime Spent With Epilepsy Ages the Brain, Study Finds

    MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 People with a longtime history of epilepsy show signs of rapid brain aging that may raise their odds for developing dementia down the road. This is the key finding of new research reporting...

    • Posted December 6, 2021
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  • High Heart Rate Linked to Dementia Risk

    Checking older adults’ resting heart rate could help identify those who are more likely to experience a decline in mental function, a Swedish study suggests. The researchers found that a high resting heart rate was associated with...

    • Posted December 6, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 6, 2021

    ‘Magic mushroom’ drug edges towards mainstream treatment. After decades of lingering in the shadows of the illicit drug trade, psilocybin, the psychedelic component of hallucinogenic mushrooms, is emerging as a legitimate therapy for anxiety, depression and other...

    • Posted December 6, 2021
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  • Young People Recover Quickly From Rare Heart Side Effect of COVID Vaccine

    It happens very rarely, but most teens and young adults who do experience heart inflammation (myocarditis) after a COVID-19 shot have mild symptoms and recover quickly, new research shows. “Overwhelmingly, data continue to indicate that the benefits...

    • Posted December 6, 2021
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  • Were Cancer Patients Neglected in U.S. COVID Vaccine Rollout?

    In nearly two-thirds of U.S. states, cancer patients weren’t put at the front of the line for COVID-19 vaccines in the initial phase of vaccination, a new study finds. Many cancer patients are especially vulnerable to COVID-19...

    • Posted December 6, 2021
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  • Clearing Out Clutter Might Not Help People With Dementia

    You might think de-cluttering would make it easier for people with dementia to do daily tasks. Not so, says a new study from the United Kingdom. “It is generally assumed that a person with dementia will be...

    • Posted December 6, 2021
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  • With Holidays Ahead, COVID Boosters a Must for People With Weak Immune Systems

    If you’re a patient with a weakened immune system, roll up your sleeves to stay safe over the holidays and winter months. “Immunocompromised patients absolutely should get a flu shot as well as an additional COVID-19 vaccine...

    • Posted December 5, 2021
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  • Keep Your Holidays Allergy-Free This Year

    Planning ahead will reduce the risk of allergies and asthma interfering with your holiday plans, an expert says. “In addition to concerns about COVID-19, those with allergies and asthma sometimes have an added layer of anxiety because...

    • Posted December 4, 2021
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  • Gene Found in Amish Helps Protect Their Hearts

    A rare gene variant discovered among Amish people may help lower “bad” cholesterol and protect against heart disease, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 7,000 Amish people, the gene variant was tied to reductions...

    • Posted December 3, 2021
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