All posts by LadyLively

  • HIV Patients More Likely to Have Heart Troubles, But Less Access to Care

    In what amounts to a double whammy for those living with HIV, a new American Heart Association scientific statement says these patients face higher heart risks but also major barriers to health care. Three-quarters of people in...

    • Posted June 3, 2019
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  • Sleep-Deprived Teens More Prone to Unsafe Sex: Study

    Parents, here’s another reason your teenager should get enough sleep: A new study suggests tired teens may be more likely to have unsafe sex. Researchers analyzed data collected from 1,850 teens in Southern California between 2013 and...

    • Posted June 3, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: June 3, 2019

    Perdue Recalls Almost 32,000 Pounds of Chicken

    • Posted June 3, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Prevent Bullying

    When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior, they send a message that it is not acceptable, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service says. Parents and school staff can help prevent bullying by talking...

    • Posted June 3, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Avoid Mouth Injuries in Children

    From climbing on the playground to playing in a soccer game, children are prone to getting minor cuts and wounds to the mouth. Most of these injuries can be handled with simple first aid, says the University...

    • Posted June 3, 2019
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  • Obamacare May Have Boosted Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

    More American women under age 65 have been diagnosed sooner and treated earlier for ovarian cancer since the Affordable Care Act went into effect in 2010, new research shows. And, more women received treatment within 30 days...

    • Posted June 2, 2019
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  • Newer Drug Extends Lives of Young Breast Cancer Patients

    Adding a newer drug to standard hormone therapy lengthens the lives of younger women with advanced breast cancer, a new trial has found. The drug, called Kisqali (ribociclib), is already approved for treating such patients — based...

    • Posted June 1, 2019
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  • Bike Lanes Do Help Keep Cyclists Safe

    Here’s a finding that should ease the minds of those who ride their bicycles to work: Bike lanes protect them as they pedal to their destination. Researchers found they act as a calming mechanism on traffic, slowing...

    • Posted May 31, 2019
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  • Variations on the Plank: Popular Exercise for Your Core

    The plank is one of the most popular exercises, surpassing sit-ups and crunches for effective core work. Planks are thought of as ergonomic, meaning they’re done without going against the natural curves of your body. Planks can...

    • Posted May 31, 2019
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  • What’s the Deal With Breakfast?

    A new research review published in the BMJ has added to the debate over the merits of breakfast. It has long been regarded as “the most important meal of the day” — and probably still is for...

    • Posted May 31, 2019
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