All posts by LadyLively

  • Fitness Trackers Are Revealing COVID’s Long-Term Effects

    (Healthday News) — Wearable fitness trackers such as Fitbits or the Apple Watch can help track people’s recovery from COVID-19 and are revealing just how long-term that recovery is, according to a new study. It was conducted...

    • Posted July 8, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: July 8, 2021

    Here’s some of HealthDay’s top stories for Thursday, July 8: Global coronavirus death toll surpasses 4 million. The World Health Organization on Wednesday announced another grim milestone in the spread of COVID-19: Over 4 million dead worldwide....

    • Posted July 8, 2021
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  • Autism & Drinking, Drug Abuse Can Be Dangerous Mix

    Teens and adults with autism may be less likely than others to use drugs and alcohol, but new research finds those who do are nearly nine times more likely to use these substances to mask symptoms, including...

    • Posted July 8, 2021
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  • Global Warming Means Spread of Malaria, Dengue

    Climate change could put billions more people at risk for deadly mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue, researchers said. They see the danger zone expanding within the United States, Europe and Asia. If temperatures rise by...

    • Posted July 8, 2021
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  • Depression Plagues Many Coal Miners With Black Lung Disease

    Mental health problems and thoughts of suicide are common among U.S. coal miners with black lung disease, a new study finds. Black lung is a progressive illness caused by inhaling toxic coal and rock dust in coal...

    • Posted July 8, 2021
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  • Low-Dose Aspirin Cuts Heart Risks in Patients Battling Pneumonia

    Aspirin has long been taken by heart patients to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack, but a new study suggests that it can also guard against cardiovascular trouble in pneumonia patients. Such complications are common...

    • Posted July 8, 2021
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  • Urinary Incontinence Can Affect a Woman’s Mental Health

    Millions of women are plagued by the daily disruptions of urinary incontinence, and new research suggests it might also be harming their mental health. For the study, researchers analyzed data from 10,000 adult women who took part...

    • Posted July 8, 2021
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  • Climate Change Already Causes 5 Million Extra Deaths Per Year

    Climate change has already become deadly enough to cause 5 million extra deaths worldwide each year, researchers report. “This is the first study to get a global overview of mortality due to non-optimal temperature conditions between 2000...

    • Posted July 8, 2021
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  • Missing Teeth, Higher Odds for Dementia?

    Brushing and flossing is good not only for your teeth: It might also benefit your brain, a new study suggests. The findings showed that tooth loss is tied to an increased risk of dementia, though getting dentures...

    • Posted July 8, 2021
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  • Is Medicare Overspending? Costco Prices Much Less for Generic Drugs

    Can Costco beat Medicare Part D when it comes to prescription drug prices? Apparently so, claims a new study that found that roughly half of generic medications were cheaper when purchased from the discount retailer than from...

    • Posted July 7, 2021
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