All posts by LadyLively

  • Dangerous UTIs Can Follow Hospital Patients Home

    For the sick or elderly, a urinary tract infection (UTI) can prove deadly. With many vulnerable patients developing UTIs post-discharge, a new study suggests that better monitoring is needed after leaving the hospital. Researchers at Oregon State...

    • Posted July 9, 2019
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  • Parent Who Listens Can Help Kids Thrive Despite Trauma

    Heartfelt talks between parent and child are essential to help kids overcome tough times and do their best at school, a new study says. Traumatic events in a kid’s life can cause the child to neglect school...

    • Posted July 9, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 9, 2019

    Rule Requiring Drug Prices in TV Ads Blocked by Judge Fewer New Measles Cases in U.S. Last Week

    • Posted July 9, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Preparing a Better Dessert

    Desserts don’t have to be off-limits for people who want to eat healthier, says Johns Hopkins University. When preparing desserts, choose baked-good recipes made with skim milk, low-fat cream cheese or yogurt. Using bananas and applesauce as...

    • Posted July 9, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Kayak and Canoe Safety

    Kayaking and canoeing are popular outdoor activities during summer. But before you paddle, the American Canoe Academy recommends getting to know the rules of the water. The ACA urges paddlers to: Take an on-water course. Be aware...

    • Posted July 9, 2019
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  • Kitchen Essentials: Mastering Fresh Tomato Sauce

    High in lycopene, low in calories, and rich in vitamins A and C, tomatoes are delicious fruits that can be turned into savory dishes. Try this simple fresh tomato sauce to make good use of this summer...

    • Posted July 8, 2019
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  • Do You Need Vitamin-Enhanced Foods?

    Many packaged foods have the potential to give you vitamin overload, especially if you’re already taking a daily multivitamin. Here’s what you need to know. Manufacturers have been adding nutrients to foods for decades. In fact, it...

    • Posted July 8, 2019
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  • Meals on Wheels Delivers an Extra Health Bonus for Seniors

    Meals on Wheels might do more than deliver hot food to isolated seniors: New research suggests it can serve as an early warning system for declining health. The study included Meals on Wheels drivers in Guernsey County...

    • Posted July 8, 2019
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  • Teens Risk Seizures, Coma When They Use ‘Synthetic Pot’

    Teens who use Spice, K2 or other synthetic marijuana products may risk medical harm, including coma and seizures, researchers report. A review of emergency department records in the United States also found that those who mixed the...

    • Posted July 8, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 8, 2019

    Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pig Ear Dog Treats: CDC Cavi Brand Whole, Fresh Papayas Linked to Salmonella Outbreak Eye Drops, Ointments Sold At Walgreens Recalled Former NFL Star Tedy Bruschi Recovering From Stroke All Mississippi Coastal Beaches Closed Due to Algae...

    • Posted July 8, 2019
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