All posts by LadyLively

  • U.S. Military Members Must Get COVID Vaccine by Mid-September

    All members of the U.S. military must get a COVID-19 vaccine by mid-September, the Pentagon announced Monday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin noted that the deadline could be moved up if the vaccine receives final approval sooner from...

    • Posted August 10, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 10, 2021

    Here’s some of HealthDay’s top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 10: U.S. military must be vaccinated by mid-September. With U.S. COVID cases still rising, the Pentagon announced Monday that all members of the military need to get their...

    • Posted August 10, 2021
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  • New Orleans Jazz Fest Cancelled Over COVID Surge

    Skyrocketing numbers of COVID-19 cases in Louisiana have forced the cancellation of this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The annual event was to take place in October and is one of the city’s largest attractions...

    • Posted August 10, 2021
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  • Diet Key to Better Health in People With Diabetes

    A diet rich in fresh veggies, fruit and fiber has meaningful benefits for people with diabetes, a new research review confirms. Doctors have long recommended this kind of “low-glycemic” eating regimen to help patients manage their diabetes...

    • Posted August 10, 2021
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  • Could COVID Be Eradicated Someday? Maybe, Experts Say

    Could COVID-19 one day go the way of smallpox and polio? New research suggests it might be possible to beat the coronavirus with high vaccination rates and rapid responses to immunity-evading variants, the study authors said. “While...

    • Posted August 10, 2021
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  • Pre-Surgery COVID Precautions Tied to Worse, Not Better, Patient Outcomes

    Surprisingly, patients who isolate before surgery to protect themselves from COVID-19 actually have a higher risk of lung complications after their operation than those who don’t isolate, a new study reports. The findings conflict with current guidelines...

    • Posted August 10, 2021
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  • Crowded Prisons Are Breeding Grounds for COVID-19: Study

    COVID-19 spreads like wildfire through crowded U.S. prisons, and researchers are calling for policy changes to protect inmates. “We may need to have stricter thresholds for where we draw the line on how crowded a facility can...

    • Posted August 10, 2021
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  • Pandemic Has Depression, Anxiety Rates Among Youth Climbing Worldwide

    If you think the pandemic hasn’t taken a toll on the mental health of young people, ponder these two facts from a new review: one in four are suffering from depression, while one in five are struggling...

    • Posted August 9, 2021
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  • The Delta Variant & the Vaccinated: One Expert’s Take on the Data

    News that the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 can be picked up and spread by vaccinated folks has sparked confusion and concern, and an infectious disease expert wants to clarify. These worries follow a recent U.S....

    • Posted August 9, 2021
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  • AHA News: How a Doctor’s Presence May Alter Blood Pressure Readings

    MONDAY, Aug. 9, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — A doctor’s presence during a blood pressure reading triggers a “fight or flight” response that can affect the results, say researchers who studied the effect by measuring nerve...

    • Posted August 9, 2021
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