All posts by LadyLively

  • Now That Psychiatric Care Has Gone Online, Many Patients Want It to Stay There

    Only a year ago, Michigan Medicine psychiatrists were trying to recruit patients to give telepsychiatry a try, with very little success. The psychiatrists worked with people by video only 26 times in six months, while 30,000 visits...

    • Posted January 20, 2021
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  • Tips for Parents of Kids With Diabetes

    Kids with diabetes can lead full, fun lives, but they have special needs. Here’s what parents should know. Diabetes is common among American children. More than 205,000 kids and teens have the disease, and cases are rising....

    • Posted January 20, 2021
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  • AHA News: COVID-19 Registries Offer Lessons Beyond the Coronavirus

    WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — As the U.S. marks one year since the arrival of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus has made history in epic and terrible ways. But it also sparked innovative and inspiring...

    • Posted January 20, 2021
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  • Dental Practices Rebound as U.S. Dentists Look Forward to COVID Vaccine

    The coronavirus pandemic hit dental practices hard early in 2020, as COVID-19 fears kept millions of Americans from seeking routine oral health care. But as dental offices have ratcheted up their safety measures, more patients have steadily...

    • Posted January 20, 2021
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  • America Sees COVID Deaths Top 400,000, While New Variants Worry Scientists

    The tragic milestone was reached before a COVID-19 memorial service began in the nation’s capital Tuesday evening: More than 400,000 Americans have now died from the new coronavirus. “To heal, we must remember,” President-elect Joe Biden said...

    • Posted January 20, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: Jan. 20, 2021

    NYC May Run Out of COVID-19 Vaccines New York City’s COVID-19 vaccination rate has outpaced its supply of vaccine, and the city could run out of doses in the next few days, Mayor Bill de Blasio said...

    • Posted January 20, 2021
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  • Stressed Out By the News? Here’s Tips to Help Cope

    Be kind to your heart and health and turn off the news, doctors say. Northwestern University experts suggest checking in on current events a couple of times a day and no more. Constant updates can fuel anxiety...

    • Posted January 20, 2021
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  • Alcohol Plays Role in U.S. Cancer Cases, Deaths: Report

    There’s another reason to keep your tippling to a moderate level: Alcohol plays a significant role in cancer cases and deaths in the United States, researchers say. On average, drinking accounted for 4.8% of cancer cases and...

    • Posted January 20, 2021
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  • Pot Use Ups Odds for Suicide in Young People With Bipolar Disorder

    Marijuana addiction increases the risk of death by suicide, homicide and other causes (such as car crashes) in youth and young adults with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, a new study warns. For the study, the...

    • Posted January 20, 2021
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  • Getting the COVID Vaccine? A Good Night’s Sleep Will Help

    Want to get the most out of your COVID-19 vaccine? Make sure you get some good rest before you get your shot, sleep experts say. That’s because adequate sleep is an important factor in a strong immune...

    • Posted January 20, 2021
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