All posts by LadyLively

  • Cold Facts on Avoiding Snow and Ice Dangers

    Severe winter weather has a grip on much of the United States, which increases the risk of injuries from slipping on ice, shoveling, sports such as skiing and sledding, and car crashes. “One of the most frequently...

    • Posted February 19, 2021
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  • Many Psych Meds Trigger Weight Gain, But New Research Points to Better Options

    Scientists may have uncovered the reason critical medications for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder cause weight gain and diabetes — findings they hope will lead to better drugs. The medications, known as antipsychotics, help control the hallucinations, delusions...

    • Posted February 19, 2021
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  • AHA News: Months of Warning Signs Finally Lead Former Basketball Star to ER

    FRIDAY, Feb. 19, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — For a couple of months, Ralph Lee wasn’t feeling quite right. His wife, Janelle, urged him to see a doctor. His company-scheduled physical for executives was set for...

    • Posted February 19, 2021
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  • Battered by Winter Storms, U.S. Vaccine Rollout  to Redouble Efforts Next Week

    After a week of brutal winter storms that stalled the country’s coronavirus vaccination rollout, U.S. health officials said Thursday that vaccination efforts will have to ramp up rapidly as soon as the bad weather ends. “We’re going...

    • Posted February 19, 2021
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  • Communities of Color Struggling to Get Vaccines to Those in Need

    The greatest threat from COVID-19 has been for Black and Hispanic Americans, who are three times more likely to be hospitalized and about twice as likely to die from an infection with the novel coronavirus, compared with...

    • Posted February 19, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: Feb. 19, 2021

    U.S. to Provide $4 Billion for International COVID-19 Vaccine Program The United States will soon start providing $4 billion for COVAX, an international program to buy and distribute coronavirus vaccines to poor countries. White House officials said...

    • Posted February 19, 2021
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  • Drinking Too Much During the Pandemic? You’re Not Alone

    The stress of the pandemic could be prompting some people to turn to he bottle more often, researchers warn. This is particularly problematic for people who live in areas where there are stay-at-home orders, especially for young...

    • Posted February 19, 2021
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  • Heart Damage Seen in Many Hospitalized COVID Patients: Study

    Heart damage was found in more than half of a group of hospitalized COVID-19 patients after they were discharged, according to a new British study. The study included 148 patients who were treated for severe COVID-19 at...

    • Posted February 19, 2021
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  • CPAP Mask for Sleep Apnea May Boost Daytime Activity Levels

    CPAP therapy for sleep apnea may do more than help people sleep better. A new study finds use of the therapy is also associated with increased physical activity in people with heart disease. The international study included...

    • Posted February 19, 2021
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  • Panic Attack or Heart Attack? Here’s How to Tell the Difference

    A heart attack and a panic attack share many similar symptoms, so it’s crucial to determine which one it is, experts say. Chest pain, racing heart, shortness of breath and sweating can occur with both, but only...

    • Posted February 19, 2021
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