All posts by LadyLively

  • Scientists Develop Quick Test for Marijuana Use

    Researchers may be one step closer to developing the equivalent of a Breathalyzer for detecting marijuana use. In an early study, scientists found that their rapid test was able to reliably detect THC in people’s saliva in...

    • Posted October 22, 2021
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  • Delta Variant Subtype on Rise in U.K.

    A subtype of the Delta variant is causing a growing number of infections in the United Kingdom and is being closely monitored there and in other countries. During the week of Sept. 27, the AY.4.2 variant accounted...

    • Posted October 22, 2021
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  • Just 5 Hours of Moderate Exercise a Week Cuts Your Cancer Risk

    Just a few hours a week of moderate exercise may reduce your risk of cancer, a new study suggests. If Americans got the recommended five hours a week of moderate-intensity physical activity, more than 46,000 cancer cases...

    • Posted October 22, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: Oct. 22, 2021

    CDC backs booster shots for Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The agency on Thursday gave a thumbs up to decisions made earlier this week by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, clearing the way for boosters to...

    • Posted October 22, 2021
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  • Depression, Anxiety Could Raise a Pregnant Woman’s Odds for C-Section

    FRIDAY, Oct. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) – While anxiety and depression in pregnant women have already been linked to low birth weight and preterm birth, they may also contribute to higher rates of cesarean deliveries. Researchers called...

    • Posted October 22, 2021
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  • Want Fewer Fractures in Nursing Homes? Put More Dairy on the Menu

    Serving more dairy products to nursing home residents could be a simple way to reduce their risk of falls and fractures, a new study suggests. Many consume low levels of calcium and protein, which can result in...

    • Posted October 22, 2021
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  • Good Sleep May Help Babies Avoid Obesity as They Grow

    You’ve probably heard that getting better sleep can be good for your waistline. The same appears to be true for your baby. Newborns who get more sleep and wake up less during the night are less likely...

    • Posted October 22, 2021
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  • Right Amount of Sleep May Be Important in Early Alzheimer’s

    Getting the right amount of sleep — not too much and not too little — could reduce your risk of mental decline as you age, even if you have early Alzheimer’s disease, a new study claims. Poor...

    • Posted October 22, 2021
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  • Pfizer Vaccine Booster Restores Nearly Full Protection, Company Says

    The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster restored close to full protection against COVID-19 in a late-stage trial involving 10,000 people, the company announced Thursday. They said the booster was 95.6% effective and that they plan to submit the latest...

    • Posted October 21, 2021
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  • Mandates, Not Recommendations, Work Best to Get Folks Vaccinated: Study

    Requiring COVID-19 shots for work, school or travel will boost vaccination rates without the backlash and mass walkouts that many have predicted, new research predicts. The findings come as growing numbers of U.S. states, cities and private...

    • Posted October 21, 2021
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