All posts by LadyLively

  • Leaving Work to Care for Special Needs Child Takes Big Financial Toll

    Having a special needs child can mean medical emergencies and doctors’ visits where parents have to take time off from work, and now a new study shows that can bring a bit financial hit to a family....

    • Posted August 30, 2021
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  • Change in the Kitchen Could Help Men in the Bedroom

    The Mediterranean diet can bring many benefits for the human body, including a healthier heart and a sharper brain. But there’s another benefit that might be of particular interest to men. Following a Mediterranean diet can lower...

    • Posted August 30, 2021
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  • Monoclonal Antibody Combo Keeps High-Risk COVID Patients Out of Hospital

    Treatment with two monoclonal antibodies lowers the odds of hospitalization for high-risk COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate illness, according to a new study. “Our conclusion overall at this point is that monoclonal antibodies are an important...

    • Posted August 30, 2021
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  • Greener Neighborhoods Bring Healthier Hearts, Study Shows

    The greener your neighborhood, the lower your risk of heart disease. That’s the takeaway from a new study, which reported that adding to a neighborhood’s green space can have a big payoff for public health. “For the...

    • Posted August 30, 2021
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  • Soothing Sound: Mom’s Voice Eases Preemies’ Pain

    Mothers are known for drying their little ones’ tears, sometimes with a hug, a song or a kiss on a scraped knee. So, perhaps it isn’t a surprise that new research shows the sounds of mom’s voice...

    • Posted August 30, 2021
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  • Cluster of Symptoms Common in People First Diagnosed With MS

    A number of symptoms are common among people who are newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a patient survey shows. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an incurable disease in which the nerves’ protective layers are damaged, resulting in progressive...

    • Posted August 30, 2021
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  • Your Young Child Is Sick: Is it COVID or RSV?

    A common bug called respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) circulating among American kids during what’s normally its off-season may cause concern if parents don’t know how to tell it apart from COVID-19, experts say. Getting RSV during the...

    • Posted August 29, 2021
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  • Trying Out a New Skin Care Product? Test It First

    You’ve just bought a new skin care product and you’re excited to see how it might transform your look. Instead, you end up with red, itchy or swollen patches because one of the ingredients causes an allergic...

    • Posted August 28, 2021
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  • Delta Variant Infection Doubles Odds of COVID Hospitalization: Study

    The Delta variant is not only much more infectious than earlier versions of the new coronavirus, but it’s also twice as likely to land you in the hospital with life-threatening complications, new British research shows. “Our analysis...

    • Posted August 27, 2021
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  • Getting Healthy After Heart Attack Could Add Over 7 Years to Life

    Heart attack survivors could gain more than seven healthy years of life if they take the right medications and improve their lifestyle, new research estimates. Unfortunately, studies have found, heart attack survivors rarely get optimal control over...

    • Posted August 27, 2021
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