All posts by LadyLively

  • Immunity After COVID-19 Illness May Last at Least 1 Year

    Long-term data from northern Italy — an area hit hard during the early days of the pandemic — suggests that reinfection after recovery from COVID-19 infection is very rare, and immunity in former patients could be long-lasting....

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Many Americans Confused About Sunscreens: Poll

    Think you know all you need to know about slathering on the sunscreen this summer? Maybe you don’t. As the Memorial Day weekend begins, many Americans are confused about the proper application of sunscreen and about its...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Amazon Tribe Could Hold Key to Health of Aging Brains

    A native South American population that lives a pre-industrial lifestyle may have a slower rate of brain aging than the typical Westerner, a new study finds. The study focused on the Tsimane population, whose roughly 16,000 members...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Debunking Myths That Have Some Parents Resisting COVID Vaccines for Teens

    Many health experts hailed the recent approval of the Pfizer vaccine for those aged 12 to 15, but some parents have been hesitant to take their kids in for a shot. “Parents naturally worry more about their...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Poll Finds Herd Immunity in U.S. Possible by Summer

    Seventy percent of American adults could be vaccinated by this summer, a new poll suggests. The survey results bode well for the country and likely mean that President Joe Biden’s goal of 70 percent vaccine coverage for...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: May 28, 201

    Few Cases of Heart Inflammation in Big Ten Athletes with COVID-19 Heart inflammation was detected in just over 2% of nearly 1,600 Big Ten Conference athletes who’ve had COVID-19, a new study says. Of those 37 athletes,...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Don’t Delay Lung Cancer Surgery, Study Suggests

    Surgery soon after a diagnosis of early-stage lung cancer is crucial in reducing the risk of recurrence and death, a new study finds. “Patients with early-stage cancer have the best chance for survival,” said senior author Dr....

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Another Study Finds Routine Vaccines Safe for Kids, Adults

    If more proof of the safety of vaccines is needed, a new study delivers fresh evidence that they carry few harms for children, adults and pregnant women. “This in-depth analysis found no evidence of increased risk of...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Massive Gene Study Probes Origins of Depression

    Researchers who pinpointed 178 gene variants linked to major depression say their findings could improve diagnosis and treatment of a disorder that affects 1 in 5 people. The study draws on a huge database, analyzing the genetic...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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  • Skin-to-Skin Contact Could Boost Survival of Very Premature Babies

    In a finding that demonstrates the power of a mother’s touch, new research shows that immediate and continuous skin-to-skin contact with mom reduces the risk of death for low-weight newborns in poorer nations. “The idea of giving...

    • Posted May 28, 2021
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