All posts by LadyLively

  • Heart Risks Vary Among Asian-Americans

    Not all Asian-Americans are equally susceptible to the deadly damage of heart disease and stroke, new research suggests. The risk of premature death is highest among Asian Indian, Filipino and Vietnamese subgroups, the researchers found. For the...

    • Posted March 20, 2019
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  • Reworked Nasal Flu Vaccine Looks Good for Kids, Pediatricians’ Group Says

    Good news for kids: Next flu season, you can avoid a painful needle jab and get the nasal vaccine spray instead, according to a leading U.S. pediatricians’ group. In recent flu seasons, the American Academy of Pediatrics...

    • Posted March 20, 2019
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  • FDA Approves First Drug for Postpartum Depression

    Postpartum depression is a common and often devastating condition for new mothers, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first drug to help combat it. The drug, Zulesso (brexanolone), is delivered via intravenous...

    • Posted March 20, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: March 20, 2019

    FDA Takes New Look at Breast Implant Safety Smokable Medical Marijuana Legalized in Florida 'Irresponsible' to Make Gene-Edited Babies: WHO Panel Cats Fed Dog and Cat Remains in U.S. Government Experiments Roundup Caused Man's Cancer: Jury

    • Posted March 20, 2019
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  • Can High-Potency Pot Make You Crazy?

    The jittery, delusional potheads of the old movie “Reefer Madness” have prompted eye rolls and chuckles over the years, but a new study argues that the cult classic might contain a kernel of truth. Smoking pot every...

    • Posted March 20, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Six Steps to a Healthier Life

    Any person can make modest changes to live a healthier life, the American Heart Association (AHA) says. The six tips the AHA suggests are: Control cholesterol. Reduce blood sugar. Get active. Eat better. Lose weight. Stop smoking....

    • Posted March 20, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Diet Myths and Facts

    Navigating weight loss information can be daunting. Many popular beliefs are only partly true, MedlinePlus says. MedlinePlus debunked a few common myths: MYTH: “No-fat” or “low-fat” foods help you lose weight. FACT: Many no-fat and low-fat foods...

    • Posted March 20, 2019
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  • The Benefits of a Home Rowing Machine

    Rowing is often called the best aerobic exercise because it offers a total body workout and is low-impact. Rowing involves performing a continuous motion with focused coordination between the arms and the legs. If you’ve never rowed...

    • Posted March 19, 2019
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  • Drinks to Help You Kick Your Soda Habit

    Are you a sugary soda junkie? If you’re ready to kick the habit, know that the answer isn’t diet sodas. Following up on research that calls the safety of these artificially sweetened drinks into question is a...

    • Posted March 19, 2019
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  • Nix That TV in Your 4-Year-Old’s Bedroom

    Thinking about a TV for your young child? Based on new evidence, you might want to reconsider that. Preschoolers who had a TV in their bedroom were at increased risk for poor eating habits, overweight/obesity and social/emotional...

    • Posted March 19, 2019
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