All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: Feb. 23, 2021

    Transplant Recipient Dies After Receiving COVID-19-Infected Lungs A Michigan woman died of COVID-19 after receiving a double-lung transplant from a donor infected with the new coronavirus, a newly published case study says. It may be the first...

    • Posted February 23, 2021
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  • COVID-Linked Loss of Smell, Taste Can Linger for Many Months

    By now, most folks know that a loss of smell and taste are a hallmark of COVID-19 infection, but new research shows it can continue up to five months after the virus first strikes. “It was apparent...

    • Posted February 23, 2021
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  • Got a Vaccine-Skeptical Relative? Here’s How to Talk to Them

    While more than 57 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given in the United States and many Americans eagerly await their turn to get a shot, not everyone wants one. Vaccine skepticism isn’t new, but...

    • Posted February 23, 2021
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  • Even for Preschoolers, Healthier Hearts May Mean Healthier Brains

    The link between heart-lung fitness and brain health may begin at an early age, new research shows. The study revealed that 4- to 6-year-olds who could walk farther during a timed test also scored higher on tests...

    • Posted February 23, 2021
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  • Many Older Adults Confused About Proper Use of Antibiotics: Poll

    Many older Americans lack knowledge about antibiotics, with some admitting to using leftover medication, a new survey reveals. More than 2,200 adults, aged 50 to 80, were questioned. Nine out of 10 said they’re cautious about using...

    • Posted February 23, 2021
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  • From Sourdough to Sacrifice, How COVID Is Changing Americans’ Values

    As the COVID-19 pandemic transformed everyday lives in 2020, Americans began dwelling on a few key topics, sourdough bread among them. But we were also tweeting about and researching sacrifice, survival and death, according to new research...

    • Posted February 23, 2021
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  • Grumpy? Depressed? Try a More Regular Sleep Schedule

    A steady sleep routine may do more than keep you well-rested: New research suggests that the more swings in your slumber schedule, the worse your mood and depression symptoms are likely to be. Researchers from Michigan Medicine...

    • Posted February 23, 2021
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  • You’ve Got Tens of Thousands of Virus Species Living in Your Gut

    Researchers have identified more than 140,000 viruses that live in the human gut, including half that were previously unknown. The number and variety of viruses found in more than 28,000 gut microbiome samples gathered from different parts...

    • Posted February 23, 2021
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  • Could Your DNA Predict a Happy Marriage?

    The DNA ties that bind: Marriage satisfaction may lie in your genes, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Arkansas looked at 71 newly married couples, asking them to complete a survey three months after...

    • Posted February 23, 2021
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  • New Variants Mean COVID Vaccines, Tests May Need Tweaking: FDA

    The emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants could require a quick pivot on the part of pharmaceutical and medical device companies, to help stay one step ahead of COVID-19. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued guidelines Monday...

    • Posted February 22, 2021
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