All posts by LadyLively

  • What Happened to the Flu This Year?

    The United States has far fewer flu cases than normal, and experts say it’s probably due to measures people are taking to protect themselves from COVID-19. Flu season usually peaks between December and February. Influenza typically causes...

    • Posted January 15, 2021
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  • Shorter COVID Quarantine for College Athletes a Good Idea, Study Finds

    After SARS-CoV-2 exposure, a 14-day quarantine is standard among university athletes. But shorter quarantines for these athletes, along with mid-quarantine testing, may improve their compliance without increasing the risk that they’ll infect others, a new study suggests....

    • Posted January 15, 2021
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  • Science Reveals Top Marathon Runners’ Secrets

    What makes a marathoner great? New research pinpoints the physical attributes of top marathon runners, and could help others improve their marathon performance. Elite male distance runners were asked to run on treadmills at a range of...

    • Posted January 15, 2021
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  • Fresh Embryos Beat Frozen for IVF: Study

    When it comes to in vitro fertilization, new research suggests fresh is best. In the study, researchers analyzed data from 33,000 women who received fresh or frozen embryos derived from freshly retrieved donor eggs. The data was...

    • Posted January 15, 2021
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  • Program Helps Low-Income Women Get Needed Mammograms

    Giving low-income women mammograms when they’re hospitalized can boost their breast cancer screening rates, according to a new study. Getting cancer screening tests can be challenging for low-income women due to factors such as a lack of...

    • Posted January 15, 2021
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  • Members of Biden’s Pandemic Response Team Optimistic About Vaccine Rollout

    U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s target of 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations delivered within the first 100 days of his administration isn’t just a lofty goal, two members of his pandemic advisory board said Thursday. Rather, it’s a hard-nosed...

    • Posted January 14, 2021
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  • What Will COVID-19 Look Like Years From Now?

    The bad news? COVID-19 may be around for a long, long time. The good news? Even if it does, new research suggests it could very well end up being just another mild illness, bringing with it inconvenience...

    • Posted January 14, 2021
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  • Time to Angioplasty Is Crucial for Better Heart Attack Outcomes

    When a heart attack begins, the time it takes until the blockage in a coronary artery is cleared is critical in preventing further damage to the heart, a new study warns. The amount of damage is directly...

    • Posted January 14, 2021
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  • I’ve Already Had COVID-19, Do I Need the Vaccine?

    Folks who’ve gotten through a COVID-19 infection might naturally question whether they need to get a coronavirus vaccination when their turn comes. Experts say they really need the shot anyway, because even after having COVID they might...

    • Posted January 14, 2021
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  • ‘Mindfulness’ on Your Mind? It Has Limits, Review Finds

    Mindfulness is all the rage when it comes to boosting mental health, but new research suggests that it may not help everyone equally. Practicing mindfulness meditation — which involves paying close attention to what you are feeling...

    • Posted January 14, 2021
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