All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Acetaminophen Safety

    Found in more than 600 different medicines, acetaminophen is the most common drug ingredient in the United States, says the Consumer Healthcare Products Association. To use the painkiller safely, the CHPA urges you to: Always read and...

    • Posted January 14, 2020
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  • Health Tip: Treating a Yeast Infection

    Most women will get a vaginal yeast infection at some point, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its uncomfortable symptoms may include burning and itching. A yeast infection is typically treated with an antifungal...

    • Posted January 14, 2020
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  • Low Levels of Key Blood Cells Could Signal Higher Death Risk

    A condition called lymphopenia — low levels of lymphocyte blood cells — could be an early warning for illness, a new study suggests. Danish researchers linked the condition to a 60% increased risk of death from any...

    • Posted January 13, 2020
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  • Can Pot Bring on Psychosis in Young Users? It May Be Happening, Experts Say

    The idea of marijuana causing a psychotic breakdown sounds like something out of the camp film classic “Reefer Madness,” but many experts argue it’s not that far-fetched. As legalization of recreational marijuana spreads across the United States,...

    • Posted January 13, 2020
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  • Health Highlights: Jan. 13, 2020

    China Reports First Death in Coronavirus Outbreak

    • Posted January 13, 2020
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  • Health Tip: Preparing for an Ultrasound

    Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of your body, says the University of California, San Francisco. To prepare for an ultrasound, UCSF encourages patients to: Inform the...

    • Posted January 13, 2020
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  • Gyms Are Fertile Ground for Germs

    Going to the gym is supposed to improve your health, but it can also be a hotbed of cold and flu bugs, an expert warns. “The biggest thing about the gym is there are a lot of...

    • Posted January 12, 2020
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  • Many Americans Sleep More in Winter

    Like the mighty grizzly bear that hibernates in winter, many people spend more time sleeping during this cold, dark season, a new survey reveals. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), 34% of Americans say...

    • Posted January 11, 2020
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  • Family’s Social Standing May Be Key to Happiness for Teens

    How teens see their family’s social status may play a part in their mental health and success at school, a new study suggests. Social status appears to be more important than what their parents do for a...

    • Posted January 10, 2020
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  • Veterans’ Study Shows Genetic Origins of Anxiety

    New research involving the DNA of 200,000 U.S. veterans suggests that there really is such a thing as a “worry gene.” Researchers have identified six genetic variants linked to anxiety — a discovery that may help explain...

    • Posted January 10, 2020
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