All posts by LadyLively

  • Johnson & Johnson’s One-Dose COVID Vaccine Promising in Early Trial

    WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13, 2021 — A single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson has shown very strong results in early clinical trials, potentially providing a significant boost to U.S. vaccination efforts. The vaccine produced an immune response...

    • Posted January 13, 2021
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  • Aphasia Affects Brain Similar to Alzheimer’s, But Without Memory Loss

    A rare brain disease that causes loss of language skills doesn’t lead to memory loss, a new study finds. The condition is called primary progressive aphasia and about 40% of people who have it have underlying Alzheimer’s...

    • Posted January 13, 2021
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  • People’s ‘Microbiomes’ Might Influence COVID-19 Severity: Study

    The bacteria in your gut may play a role in the severity of COVID-19 infection and the strength of your immune system response, a new study suggests. Not only that, imbalances in the microbiome may cause continued...

    • Posted January 13, 2021
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  • Lockdowns’ Benefits for Air Quality Weren’t as Big as Thought: Study

    Two types of air pollution declined in cities around the world during initial COVID-19 lockdowns, but one type increased, a new study finds. Researchers assessed changes in levels of nitrogen dioxide, ozone and fine particulate (PM2.5) air...

    • Posted January 13, 2021
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  • What Shoes Work Best With Arthritic Knees?

    Lots of Americans suffer from painful arthritic knees, but a new study finds that wearing the right type of shoe may help ease discomfort. Patients with knee arthritis will achieve greater pain relief by opting for sturdy...

    • Posted January 13, 2021
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  • Pot Might Impair a Woman’s Fertility: Study

    Though using marijuana for medical or recreational reasons is legal in a growing number of U.S. states, it may come with some unexpected side effects. A new study found that women who use cannabis may be reducing...

    • Posted January 13, 2021
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  • AHA News: Is It OK to Exercise When You’re Sick?

    WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — If you are sick and plan to exercise this cold and flu season, experts say to use your head – and recognize the body’s warnings signs. It’s especially...

    • Posted January 13, 2021
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  • ‘Awareness’ Under C-Section Anesthesia May Be Less Rare Than Thought

    It’s a woman’s worst nightmare: You’re having a C-section under anesthesia, but you suddenly become aware of what is happening during your surgery. Now, a new study shows that phenomenon, known as “accidental awareness,” is more common...

    • Posted January 13, 2021
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  • COVID Daily Death Toll Sets New U.S. Record, Soars Past 4,400

    Coronavirus deaths in the United States hit another daily record on Tuesday, with 4,400 Americans succumbing to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The United States already has the world’s highest death tally by a wide margin,...

    • Posted January 13, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: Jan. 13, 2021

    Negative COVID-19 Test to be Required For People Flying to U.S. People flying to the United States will soon need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

    • Posted January 13, 2021
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