All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2019

    VA May Have to Pay Billions for Veterans' Emergency Care Claims Allergy Danger Spurs Tuna Steak Recall Scientists Use Gene-Editing Tool CRISPR in Attempt to Cure HIV

    • Posted September 12, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Preventing a Hernia

    A hernia occurs when part of the body protrudes through the wall of muscle or tissue that contains it, says Cleveland Clinic. From weakened muscles to repeated strains of the abdominal and groin areas, a hernia has...

    • Posted September 12, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Avoiding Cholera

    Cholera causes 95,000 deaths around the world each year, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All travelers and residents in areas where cholera is occurring should take precautions to protect themselves and family members....

    • Posted September 12, 2019
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  • Fitter Bodies Make for Healthier Brains, Study Finds

    If you’re looking for incentives to hit the gym, new research suggests that staying in good shape may help preserve brain structure, boost memory, and improve the ability to think clearly and quickly. The finding follows an...

    • Posted September 12, 2019
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  • Avocado Toast With a Twist

    It’s a pricy mainstay on restaurant menus, but avocado toast is an easy and healthy breakfast or lunch that you can make at home. Avocados are full of healthy fats and vitamins C, E and B6. They’re...

    • Posted September 11, 2019
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  • Talking Health: The Vocabulary of Fitness

    Doing the right amount of exercise every day is a top health goal. To make sure you’re getting all the right types of exercise, you want to get familiar with these key exercise terms. Then you can...

    • Posted September 11, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 11, 2019

    EPA to Phase Out Chemical Testing on Mammals Sixth U.S. Death from Vaping-Related Lung Illness Confirmed

    • Posted September 11, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Mononucleosis

    Mononucleosis, sometimes called mono, has a group of flu-like symptoms that are usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). People who have been infected with EBV will carry the virus for the rest of their lives, says...

    • Posted September 11, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Take Over-the-Counter Medication Wisely

    When taken as directed, over-the-counter (OTC) medication can be safe and effective, says the National Council on Patient Information and Education. To take OTC medication wisely, consumers are urged to: Read the label. Pay special attention to...

    • Posted September 11, 2019
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  • New Strain of Strep Causing Cases of Scarlet Fever

    A new, more toxic strain of strep A bacteria is causing an outbreak of scarlet fever among British children, researchers report. The upswing in scarlet fever is the biggest seen since the 1960s. Between 2014 and 2016,...

    • Posted September 11, 2019
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