All posts by LadyLively

  • AHA News: 5 Things to Know About Blood Pressure Before It’s a Problem

    WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Blood pressure is more than just numbers your doctor writes on a chart. To explain it, Dr. Shawna Nesbitt, medical director of the Hypertension Clinic at Parkland Hospital...

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  • Uber Rides, Vouchers & Free Beers as Feds, States Seek More Vaccine Takers

    Uber and Lyft will start giving free rides to vaccination sites starting May 24, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday as his administration tries to address lingering vaccine hesitancy among Americans. The ride-sharing initiative will last until July...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • Gene Therapy Uses HIV to Rescue Kids Born Without Immune System

    Cora Oakley is a rough-and-tumble 4-year-old who loves gymnastics and outdoor activities, particularly if it involves bouncing on a trampoline. It’s hard to tell from looking at her that she was born without an immune system. Kids...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: May 12, 2021

    American Medical Association Vows to Confront Racism Among Doctors The AMA has released a plan on Tuesday to confront structural racism inside the organization and the entire U.S. medical establishment. The plan has been in the works...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • Rural U.S. Schools Are Bringing Back In-Person Learning Faster Than Urban Schools

    Rural school districts in the United States have led the way back to in-person instruction during the pandemic, a survey of school leaders finds. About 42% of rural school districts were fully back to in-school learning by...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • Humans Started Loving Carbs a Very Long Time Ago

    Not only have humans and their ancient ancestors been eating carbs for longer than was realized, but a new study finds these starchy foods may actually have played a part in the growth of the human brain....

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • For the Poor, Even a Small Medical Bill Can Trigger Coverage Loss

    (HealthDay News) – When people with low incomes are asked to help pay for their health insurance, some drop their coverage, even when bills as low as $20 per month arrive. That’s the upshot of a new...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • U.S. Seniors Are Getting Fewer Abdominal Surgeries

    Older Americans, especially those 85 and older, are having fewer abdominal surgeries than in decades past, a new study finds. The study examined data from 2002 to 2014, and was not able to tell the exact reasons...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • Grief Can Strike Even Before a Loved One Is Gone

    Feelings of grief are expected after the loss of a loved one, but having those feelings when your loved one has a terminal illness is also real and can fluctuate over time, experts say. Individuals can adjust...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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  • AHA News: These ‘Concrete Steps’ Could Help Fight Racism in Health Care

    WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Doctors, hospitals and medical schools should take specific actions to fight the structural racism that threatens the health of millions of Americans, according to a new report meant...

    • Posted May 12, 2021
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