All posts by LadyLively

  • A Noninvasive Alternative for ​Painful Arthritic Knees

    For those who suffer painful arthritis in their aging knees, new research suggests a noninvasive treatment might deliver lasting relief. Called genicular artery embolization, the roughly two-hour catheter treatment involves a once-and-done injection of tiny hydrogel particles...

    • Posted March 22, 2021
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  • Coming Soon: Once-a-Week Insulin Injections?

    Daily insulin jabs can be the bane of existence for people who live with type 2 diabetes, but an investigational once-weekly insulin shot may be a game changer for these folks. While the research is still in...

    • Posted March 22, 2021
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  • Legalized Pot Tied to Rise in Young Men’s Suicide Attempts

    States that make marijuana a readily available retail item might see an increase in self-harm among younger men, a new study suggests. Researchers found a correlation between U.S. states’ shifting marijuana policies and rates of self-harm among...

    • Posted March 22, 2021
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  • AHA News: Blood Pressure Successes in Black People May Come Down to These 2 Things

    MONDAY, March 22, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — A study of Black Americans who kept their blood pressure healthy as they aged could help pinpoint the best ways to prevent hypertension before it starts. Hypertension, or...

    • Posted March 22, 2021
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  • Can Fitbits, Apple Watch Be a Dieter’s Best Friend?

    Looking to shed some of those pandemic pounds? A new analysis says wearables like Fitbit and Apple Watch can help people slim down. The researchers examined studies involving commercial health wearables and adults who were overweight/obese or...

    • Posted March 22, 2021
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  • AstraZeneca Says Its COVID Vaccine 79% Effective in U.S. Trial

    AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine was 79 percent effective in protecting against COVID-19 infection in a large U.S. clinical trial, the company announced Monday. The findings may help restore confidence in the vaccine that was lost recently after more...

    • Posted March 22, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: March 22, 2021

    Miami Extends Curfew to Curb Unruly Spring Break Crowds Miami officials on Sunday voted to extend an 8 p.m. curfew in South Beach to try to control unruly spring break crowds that have become a threat to...

    • Posted March 22, 2021
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  • Breakfast Timing Could Affect Your Odds for Diabetes

    Could the time you eat your breakfast determine your health? Yes, suggests new research that finds eating your morning meal before 8:30 a.m. may reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. People in the study who...

    • Posted March 22, 2021
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  • COVID-19 May Trigger Long-Term Thyroid Issues: Study

    Yet another organ seems to be affected by a bout of COVID-19: the thyroid. Italian researchers have examined the thyroids of dozens of patients who’ve recovered from moderate-to-severe cases of COVID-19. The study found evidence that SARS-CoV-2...

    • Posted March 22, 2021
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  • Some Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Face High Risk of Severe COVID-19

    Poorly controlled type 1 diabetes significantly increases a child’s risk of COVID-19 complications and death, researchers warn. The risk of complications is 10 times higher in youngsters with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes than in those with...

    • Posted March 22, 2021
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