All posts by LadyLively

  • Spread of Democracy Is Good for World’s Health: Study

    A healthy democracy means better health for its citizens, a new study claims. Researchers analyzed political, economic and population health data from 170 countries over 46 years — 1970 to 2016. They concluded that as levels of...

    • Posted March 14, 2019
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  • Blood Test to Diagnose Heart Attacks May Not Be Foolproof

    A blood test used to detect a heart attack may often provide some misleading results, British researchers report. In a new study of patients undergoing blood tests at a hospital in England, one in 20 people had...

    • Posted March 14, 2019
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  • Rate of U.S. Deaths Tied to Dementia Has More Than Doubled

    Dementia is now one of the leading killers in the United States, with the rate of deaths linked to the disease more than doubling over the past two decades. “Overall, age-adjusted death rates for dementia increased from...

    • Posted March 14, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: March 14, 2019

    N.Y. Judge Bans 50 Unvaccinated Students From School Amazon Removes Books Making False Claims About Autism Cures

    • Posted March 14, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Risks of Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

    No amount of alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy, experts say. Even small or moderate amounts pose a risk, says the American Pregnancy Association. Risks to offspring include, but are not limited to: Physical abnormalities. Poor...

    • Posted March 14, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Treating Head Lice Safely

    More than 6 million American children aged 3 to 11 get head lice each year. Because children often play closely, lice can travel from child to child. For children with head lice, the U.S. Food and Drug...

    • Posted March 14, 2019
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  • The Saturated Fat Debate Rages On

    It’s hard to keep up with the findings from studies on the health effects of saturated fat — you know, the fat typically found in animal foods, from red meat to whole milk. But one thing’s certain....

    • Posted March 13, 2019
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  • When Can Kids Return to Play After a Concussion?

    Though coaches and parents are more alert to the need for emergency attention after young athletes suffer a concussion, many may not realize how long symptoms and other effects can linger. A study in JAMA Pediatrics found...

    • Posted March 13, 2019
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  • Newborn Heart Problems Surged After Fukushima Nuke Disaster: Study

    There was a significant increase in the number of infants in Japan who had surgery for complex congenital heart disease after the nuclear accident in Fukushima, a new study finds. The disaster happened in March 2011 after...

    • Posted March 13, 2019
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  • AI Takes Aim at Lung Cancer Screening

    The term artificial intelligence (AI) might bring to mind robots or self-driving cars. But one group of researchers is using a type of AI to improve lung cancer screening. Screening is important for early diagnosis and improved...

    • Posted March 13, 2019
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