All posts by LadyLively

  • Fresh Embryos Beat Frozen for IVF: Study

    When it comes to in vitro fertilization, new research suggests fresh is best. In the study, researchers analyzed data from 33,000 women who received fresh or frozen embryos derived from freshly retrieved donor eggs. The data was...

    • Posted January 15, 2021
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  • Program Helps Low-Income Women Get Needed Mammograms

    Giving low-income women mammograms when they’re hospitalized can boost their breast cancer screening rates, according to a new study. Getting cancer screening tests can be challenging for low-income women due to factors such as a lack of...

    • Posted January 15, 2021
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  • Members of Biden’s Pandemic Response Team Optimistic About Vaccine Rollout

    U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s target of 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations delivered within the first 100 days of his administration isn’t just a lofty goal, two members of his pandemic advisory board said Thursday. Rather, it’s a hard-nosed...

    • Posted January 14, 2021
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  • What Will COVID-19 Look Like Years From Now?

    The bad news? COVID-19 may be around for a long, long time. The good news? Even if it does, new research suggests it could very well end up being just another mild illness, bringing with it inconvenience...

    • Posted January 14, 2021
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  • Time to Angioplasty Is Crucial for Better Heart Attack Outcomes

    When a heart attack begins, the time it takes until the blockage in a coronary artery is cleared is critical in preventing further damage to the heart, a new study warns. The amount of damage is directly...

    • Posted January 14, 2021
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  • I’ve Already Had COVID-19, Do I Need the Vaccine?

    Folks who’ve gotten through a COVID-19 infection might naturally question whether they need to get a coronavirus vaccination when their turn comes. Experts say they really need the shot anyway, because even after having COVID they might...

    • Posted January 14, 2021
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  • ‘Mindfulness’ on Your Mind? It Has Limits, Review Finds

    Mindfulness is all the rage when it comes to boosting mental health, but new research suggests that it may not help everyone equally. Practicing mindfulness meditation — which involves paying close attention to what you are feeling...

    • Posted January 14, 2021
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  • Many Americans Don’t See Links Between Racism,  Health Outcomes: Poll

    Many Americans most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic don’t believe that racism is associated with poorer health, a nationwide poll shows. The ongoing poll of more than 4,000 lower- and middle-income Americans focuses on communities of color....

    • Posted January 14, 2021
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  • AHA News: Baby Born With Heart Defect Faces More Challenges After Stroke

    THURSDAY, Jan. 14, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Kayla Scritchfield had a normal pregnancy and delivered her second daughter, Ava, thinking all was well. About six hours later, Ava looked purple. Medical personnel whisked away the...

    • Posted January 14, 2021
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  • U.S. COVID Vaccine Rollout Nears 1 Million Doses Per Day

    One month after the United States began what has become a troubled rollout of a national COVID vaccination campaign, the effort is finally gathering real steam. Close to a million doses — over 951,000, to be more...

    • Posted January 14, 2021
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