All posts by LadyLively

  • High Blood Pressure at Doctor’s Office May Be More Dangerous Than Suspected

    If you dread seeing the doctor and your blood pressure reading always seems to be high at the doctor’s office, a new review says you should take those elevated readings seriously. The problem is called white-coat hypertension...

    • Posted June 11, 2019
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  • Healthy Nuts: The Best of the Best

    From positive effects on cholesterol levels to reducing the risk of heart disease and even some cancers, nuts are good for you. Ounce for ounce, they are nutrient powerhouses with beneficial fats and plant protein. Many studies...

    • Posted June 10, 2019
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  • Race Affects Life Expectancy in Major U.S. Cities

    Fifty-six of America’s 500 biggest cities have major gaps in life expectancy between neighborhoods, a new study reveals. These gaps can mean people in one neighborhood live 20 to 30 years longer than those just a mile...

    • Posted June 10, 2019
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  • Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Study

    Vitamin supplements don’t appear to prevent type 2 diabetes in those at highest risk for the disease, a new study finds. Some studies have suggested that low vitamin D levels might increase the odds of developing diabetes...

    • Posted June 10, 2019
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  • Chickenpox Vaccine Shields Kids From Shingles, Too

    Shingles isn’t usually considered a kids’ disease, but children can get this painful condition. Fortunately, the chickenpox vaccine can also protect them against it, a new study finds. “The virus that causes chickenpox also causes shingles. It’s...

    • Posted June 10, 2019
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  • Whooping Cough Vaccine Effectiveness Fades With Time: Study

    The waning effectiveness of a flawed whooping cough vaccine is the main culprit in recent outbreaks of the highly contagious bacterial infection, a new study reports. More than four out of five confirmed whooping cough (pertussis) cases...

    • Posted June 10, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: June 10, 2019

    Kroger Recalls Berries Tainted With Hepatitis A

    • Posted June 10, 2019
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  • Sugary Sodas Still Popular, But Warnings, Taxes Can Curb Uptake

    Eight of every 10 American households buys sodas and other sugary drinks each week, adding up to 2,000 calories per household per week, new research shows. To put that in perspective, 2,000 calories is equal to the...

    • Posted June 10, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Dealing With Motion Sickness

    Motion sickness can happen when you are in a car, boat, plane or amusement park ride. People with motion sickness may have nausea, vomiting, dizziness or headache among many other symptoms, says the Icahn School of Medicine...

    • Posted June 10, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Symptoms of Meningitis

    Meningitis can kill a person within hours. So knowing its symptoms may be the difference between life and death, says the Meningitis Research Foundation. The foundation explains the progression of symptoms: Fever, vomiting and headache. Limb pain,...

    • Posted June 10, 2019
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