All posts by LadyLively

  • Meet ‘Huggable,’ the Robot Bear Who’s Helping Hospitalized Kids

    He sings, he plays games — and Huggable the ‘social robot’ teddy bear could be good medicine for kids in the hospital. In a study of 50 children, aged 3 to 10 years, the plush bear boosted...

    • Posted June 28, 2019
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  • Medtronic Recalls Some Insulin Pumps as FDA Warns They Could Be Hacked

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that some high-tech insulin pumps made by Medtronic are being recalled for potential cybersecurity risks that could leave them vulnerable to hacking. “An unauthorized person with special technical skills...

    • Posted June 28, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: June 28, 2019

    Older Kids Should Get Hepatitis A Vaccine: Expert Panel Fisher-Price Recalls 71,000 More INfant Sleepers Scientists Create 'Mini-Brains' for Lab Use Last Flu Season's Vaccine Only 29% Effective: CDC

    • Posted June 28, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Swallowing Problems

    Difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia, is usually a sign of a throat or esophagus problem. Common triggers for dysphagia are malfunctioning muscles or a blockage in the throat or esophagus, says the University of Michigan. Specific...

    • Posted June 28, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Drive Safely During Rush Hour

    Crowded roadways and aggressive drivers help make rush hour a dangerous time to drive, says the National Safety Council. To make it safely during rush hour, the NSC recommends: Slow down. Do not be an impatient driver....

    • Posted June 28, 2019
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  • Women’s Exposure to Solvents at Work Tied to Autism in Children

    Children of mothers who are often exposed to solvent chemicals in the workplace appear to have an increased risk of autism, a new study finds. The study of almost 1,000 families can’t prove cause and effect, but...

    • Posted June 28, 2019
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  • What Are the Most Dangerous Food Groups?

    Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds — we hear a lot about the “best” food groups for health. But what about the worst ones? What foods should you be eliminating or at least cutting back on?...

    • Posted June 27, 2019
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  • How to Move Past Life’s Inevitable Speed Bumps

    Setbacks are a part of life for everyone, but these stumbling blocks can be extremely difficult, even debilitating, to navigate. Taking certain steps can make it easier for you to rebound, according to experts at the University...

    • Posted June 27, 2019
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  • Even Slightly Elevated Blood Pressure Early in Pregnancy a Bad Sign

    Even a small increase in blood pressure during your first trimester could spell bigger trouble later in your pregnancy, new research suggests. Those troubles can include gestational high blood pressure, which develops after the 20th week of...

    • Posted June 27, 2019
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  • Forget the Past: Get Moving Now and Live Longer

    Stop agonizing over the decades you spent glued to the couch. New research shows that physically active middle-aged and older adults live longer — even if they were inactive when they were younger. And that’s even if...

    • Posted June 27, 2019
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