All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: Aug. 10, 2020

    Legionalla Bacteria Forces CDC Office Closures Don't Eat, Sell or Serve Onions from Thomson International Inc., FDA Warns U.S. Woman Gets Second Face Transplant

    • Posted August 10, 2020
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  • Is Your Home Workstation Hurting You?

    If you’re working from a home office these days, it’s important to have an environment that won’t injure you, an expert says. It’s good to have a break about every 30 minutes to protect your back, shoulders...

    • Posted August 9, 2020
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  • What Parents Need to Know About Teens and Concussions

    Concussion symptoms aren’t always evident, so parents of student-athletes need to know the signs and seek a diagnosis if their teen gets hurt, experts say. Only those closest to a teen may be able to identify the...

    • Posted August 8, 2020
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  • Beware of Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol

    The American Association of Poison Control Centers has issued a warning on hand sanitizers that contain methanol (methyl alcohol). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has already warned that some hand sanitizers are contaminated with methanol. Methanol...

    • Posted August 7, 2020
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  • What Athletes Should Know About COVID-19, Heart Damage and Working Out

    With evidence mounting that COVID-19 can damage the heart, experts urge people to take precautions when doing vigorous exercise. Up to 30% of patients hospitalized with coronavirus infection have signs of cardiac injury, according to Dr. Sunal...

    • Posted August 7, 2020
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  • Model Shows 300,000 American Deaths by December if More Don’t Wear Face Masks

    As the U.S. coronavirus case count neared 5 million on Thursday, a new model predicted that nearly 300,000 Americans could die of COVID-19 by December if more people don’t wear masks or practice better social distancing. Researchers...

    • Posted August 7, 2020
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 7, 2020

    U.S. Cancels Blanket Warning for International Travel Over 300,000 Americans Could Die From Coronavirus This Year: Report Ohio Governor DeWine Tests Positive for Coronavirus Johnson & Johnson Makes $1 Billion Vaccine Deal

    • Posted August 7, 2020
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  • Will Your Kid Play School Sports This Fall? Here’s Some Guidance on Doing It Safely

    If you’re thinking about letting your child resume sports while the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, a leading pediatricians’ group says there are a few things you should consider. To help families make informed decisions, the American...

    • Posted August 6, 2020
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  • Many Older Americans Getting Cancer Screens They Don’t Need: Study

    Contrary to recommendations set by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, many Americans are getting screened for cancer even when old age or poor health would likely render such screenings risky and pointless, new research finds. The...

    • Posted August 6, 2020
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  • Scientists Call for Broader Use of Faster COVID Tests

    As coronavirus cases continue to surge across America, scientists on Wednesday called for widespread adoption of simpler, less accurate tests, as long as they’re given often and quickly. “Even if you miss somebody on Day 1,” Omai...

    • Posted August 6, 2020
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