All posts by LadyLively

  • Many Blacks, Hispanics Believe They’ll Get Worse Care If Dementia Strikes

    Black and Hispanic Americans already face higher risks for dementia than the general population. Many also believe they’d get worse dementia care compared to white patients, according to a new Alzheimer’s Association special report. Older Black Americans...

    • Posted March 2, 2021
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  • For Some Young Drivers, Smartphone Use Is One of Many Bad Habits

    Young drivers who cruise down the highway with a cellphone in hand probably exhibit other risky behind-the-wheel behaviors, a new study suggests. Talking or texting on a smartphone while driving correlates with a whole range of dangerous...

    • Posted March 2, 2021
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  • Strep Throat Doesn’t Worsen Tourette But May Affect ADHD: Study

    Strep throat doesn’t appear to aggravate Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders in youngsters, according to a new study. But it did find an association between strep infection and increased hyperactivity and impulsiveness among kids with...

    • Posted March 2, 2021
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  • Sports Position Doesn’t Affect Risk of Concussion-Linked CTE Illness

    The position played in sports like football and hockey isn’t associated with risk of a concussion-linked brain disease later in life, a new study suggests. The number of years played doesn’t affect risk of the neurodegenerative disease...

    • Posted March 2, 2021
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  • Face Masks Won’t Impede Your Breathing, Study Confirms

    Breathe easy, folks. A new study affirms that wearing a cloth or surgical face mask won’t hamper your breathing. Researchers in Ohio based that conclusion on tests of 50 adults (median age: 33), both with and without...

    • Posted March 2, 2021
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  • Pot May Not Be the Best Rx for a Migraine

    If you decide to try pot to relieve your migraine, new research suggests you could be asking for trouble. In fact, marijuana use was linked to rebound headaches, which can occur when pain medication is overused, scientists...

    • Posted March 1, 2021
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  • Study Debunks Notion That Statin Meds Trigger Muscle Aches

    People taking statin drugs often complain of muscle aches, but a new study finds the medications are unlikely to be the culprit. The results come from a trial involving patients who had quit taking their statins, or...

    • Posted March 1, 2021
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  • Stem Cell Injections Show Early Promise Against Spinal Cord Injuries

    Spinal cord injuries can be devastating to the more than 17,000 Americans who suffer them each year. But many patients may have new reason for hope: Early research suggests infusions of stem cells could help them regain...

    • Posted March 1, 2021
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  • Many Women Getting Wrong Antibiotics to Treat a UTI: Study

    If you’ve gone to the doctor for a urinary tract infection (UTI), chances are that you’ve been given the wrong antibiotic or a longer-than-necessary treatment plan. That’s even more likely if you live in a rural area,...

    • Posted March 1, 2021
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  • AHA News: Which Blood Pressure Number Matters Most Might Depend on Your Age

    MONDAY, March 1, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Systolic blood pressure is the best way to predict future cardiovascular events and death, irrespective of age, according to new research. But in younger people, diastolic blood pressure...

    • Posted March 1, 2021
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