All posts by LadyLively

  • TB Cases Drop Among the Young, But Racial Disparities Persist

    There’s good and bad news in a new report on tuberculosis rates among American children and teens: Overall, the number of cases have fallen by nearly half, but they still remain much higher among minorities than whites....

    • Posted August 22, 2019
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  • Every Minute of Exercise Counts When It Comes to Longevity

    Exercise, even a little of it, can lengthen your life, a new study suggests. The Norwegian researchers also found that too much sitting was associated with a higher risk of early death. “Developing ways to limit sedentary...

    • Posted August 22, 2019
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  • Cases of Lung Injury Tied to Vaping Keep Rising

    THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Chance Ammirata was a vaper for almost two years. But three weeks ago, the 18-year-old began to have trouble breathing. “I would say my chest felt like it was collapsing...

    • Posted August 22, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 22, 2019

    Microplastics in Drinking Water Not a Health Risk: WHO More Opioid Addiction Treatment in States That Expanded Medicaid: Study

    • Posted August 22, 2019
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  • Fish Oil Not a Magic Pill Against Diabetes

    WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It would be welcome news to millions if fish oil supplements were proven to help prevent diabetes. But new research delivers very disappointing data on the prospect. Previous research has...

    • Posted August 22, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Risks of Secondhand Smoke

    Secondhand smoke (SHS) has the same harmful chemicals that smokers inhale, says the American Cancer Society. Non-smokers who breathe SHS take in nicotine and toxins, and are at risk for cancer. Cancer is not the only illness...

    • Posted August 22, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Stay Healthy at Work

    Low-stress, supportive workplaces are good for employee health, says Harvard Medical School. Employees who are stressed and overworked often develop unhealthy lifestyles with little exercise and poor dietary practices, the school says. To avoid unhealthy workplace habits,...

    • Posted August 22, 2019
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  • The Merits of Physical Therapy

    You suffered an injury that has sidelined you from exercise, but you dodged a bullet — your doctor has said that you don’t need surgery. Instead, he or she prescribes physical therapy, most likely to start after...

    • Posted August 21, 2019
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  • How Helpful Are Self-Help Programs?

    There’s no shortage of self-help apps, videos and podcasts on topics from having better mental health to having a better six-pack. Though the programs they offer bring the convenience of working at your own pace and in...

    • Posted August 21, 2019
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  • Asian Study Finds Diabetes, Heart Failure a Dangerous Duo

    Asian heart failure patients who also have type 2 diabetes can develop changes in the structure of their heart and are at increased risk for hospitalizations and premature death, a new study finds. Diabetes is on the...

    • Posted August 21, 2019
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