All posts by LadyLively

  • Glaucoma Checkups Fall by the Wayside During Pandemic

    In yet another sign that the coronavirus pandemic has pushed critical medical care aside, a new survey finds many glaucoma patients have missed appointments for monitoring their eye disease. More than half (53%) of 1,051 U.S. respondents...

    • Posted July 27, 2020
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  • Could the Flu Shot Lower Your Risk for Alzheimer’s?

    Getting vaccinated to protect against pneumonia and flu may offer an unexpected benefit — a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests. Two new studies being presented Monday at a virtual conference of the Alzheimer’s Association...

    • Posted July 27, 2020
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  • States With Soaring COVID Cases Must Take Action, U.S. Health Officials Say

    Coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said Sunday that federal health officials are recommending the closing of bars, cutting indoor restaurant capacity and limiting social gatherings to 10 people in states where COVID-19 cases are climbing....

    • Posted July 27, 2020
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  • Don’t Forget Good Sleep Habits During Summer

    Summer means long, carefree days outside, but don’t let that sabotage your slumber, sleep experts say. An American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) survey found that 36% of U.S. adults said they sleep less in the summer,...

    • Posted July 26, 2020
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  • Parents: Sharpen up on Your Sunscreen Knowledge

    Most American parents know that sunscreen is important for their children, but there are gaps in their knowledge of its proper use, a new survey finds. The majority of the more than 1,100 parents of children aged...

    • Posted July 25, 2020
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  • Sports After Lockdown: Take It Slow

    If you love to play sports, it’s tough advice to follow after months of lockdown: Go easy. You may be tempted to jump right back into things as playing fields, courts, gyms and other athletic facilities reopen,...

    • Posted July 24, 2020
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  • With Safety Steps, Moms Unlikely to Pass COVID-19 to Newborns: Study

    Mothers are unlikely to pass COVID-19 to their newborns if they follow recommended precautions, a small study suggests. “We hope our study will provide some reassurance to new mothers that the risk of them passing COVID-19 to...

    • Posted July 24, 2020
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  • U.S. Coronavirus Cases Pass 4 Million, Third Day of Over 1,000 Deaths Logged

    America saw its coronavirus case count pass 4 million on Thursday, as health officials across the country reported a third day of more than 1,000 new COVID-19 deaths. Alabama posted a record-setting 2,390 new cases on Thursday,...

    • Posted July 24, 2020
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  • Health Highlights: July 24, 2020

    Doctors Should Discuss Opioid OD Antidote With Patients: FDA Newly Identified Cell Could Improve Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Pandemic Leads to Quieter World 3 in 4 Americans Favor Face Coverings: Survey U.S. Nursing Homes Get Another $5 Billion to Fight Coronavirus

    • Posted July 24, 2020
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  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Fight Severe COVID-19, Early Data Show

    In a small study from France, an immune-dampening drug used by people battling rheumatoid arthritis showed promise in patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19. The drug, called anakinra, targets pro-inflammatory responses that kick into high gear in advanced...

    • Posted July 24, 2020
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