All posts by LadyLively

  • Colon Cancer Screenings Increase When Medicaid Arrives

    There were greater increases in colon cancer screening rates in states that expanded Medicaid than in those that did not, a new study finds. It also found that expansion resulted in hundreds of thousands more people getting...

    • Posted May 24, 2019
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  • Roundup Linked to Human Liver Damage: Study

    The popular weed killer Roundup might be linked to liver disease, a new study suggests. A group of patients suffering from liver disease had elevated urine levels of glyphosate, the primary weed-killing ingredient in Roundup, according to...

    • Posted May 24, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: May 24, 2019

    WHO Releases Snake Bite Strategy More Than 62,000 Pounds of Raw Beef Products Recalled Cancer Death Rates Down, Heart Disease Death Rates Up for American Adults

    • Posted May 24, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Treating Scoliosis

    Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine. Often diagnosed in early adolescence, most cases show symptoms such as uneven shoulders, waist or hips, says the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. These treatment options may be may...

    • Posted May 24, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Plantar Fasciitis

    Some 2 million people are treated for plantar fasciitis each year, says the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. The condition, which causes pain of the heel, occurs when tissue supporting the foot’s arch becomes irritated. Often, plantar...

    • Posted May 24, 2019
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  • Open Communication Helps Teens Manage Type 1 Diabetes

    It’s a simple concept, but new research reinforces the idea: Teens with type 1 diabetes benefit when they feel their concerns have been heard. Teens with type 1 diabetes may experience anger, frustration and anxiety if they...

    • Posted May 24, 2019
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  • Poor Diet Might Raise Your Cancer Risk

    Your unhealthy eating habits could increase your risk of cancer as much as drinking alcohol can, new research reports. The Tufts University study found that poor diets cause about the same number of cancer cases as alcohol...

    • Posted May 23, 2019
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  • Eating to Reach Health Goals

    What and when you eat certain foods can boost how you feel at different times during the day. When it comes to meal planning, timing is everything. Important for anyone trying to lose weight, research shows that...

    • Posted May 23, 2019
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  • Try This Whole-Grain Lemony Quick Bread

    If you love quick breads but crave a healthier treat, this lighter take on Grandma’s traditional recipe serves up a lemony lift. And because it calls for whole grains, dried fruit and nuts, it’s packed with goodness....

    • Posted May 23, 2019
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  • Many ‘Dehumanize’ People with Obesity

    Many people — including those who are overweight themselves — view people with obesity as less human or less evolved, new research reveals. In four online studies questioning more than 1,500 participants from the United States, the...

    • Posted May 23, 2019
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