All posts by LadyLively

  • Can Arthritic Dogs (and Their Owners) Benefit From Stem Cell Injections?

    If dogs with arthritis can gain benefit from stem cell injections, maybe people can, too. That’s the opinion of an Italian veterinarian who oversaw the stem cell procedures in 130 arthritic dogs. “For at least six months,...

    • Posted August 2, 2018
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  • Naked Mole-Rats May Give Clues to Human Longevity

    In their quest to unravel the secrets of human puberty and health, scientists are betting naked mole-rats can help. The hairless rodents reportedly have a lifespan of more than 30 years — nearly eight times that of...

    • Posted August 2, 2018
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  • Steer Clear of Obese Friends With the Flu

    Excess weight boosts the odds of flu complications, but that’s not all. Obese adults are contagious for much longer than their slim peers, researchers report. It’s known that obesity increases a person’s risk of hospitalization and death...

    • Posted August 2, 2018
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  • ‘Moderate’ Drinking May Be a Brain Buffer

    Middle-aged people who drink moderately — no more than a glass of wine a day — may have a relatively lower risk of developing dementia later in life, researchers report. The study, which followed 9,000 British adults...

    • Posted August 2, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: August 2, 2018

    New Ebola Outbreak in Congo Possible Cyclospora Contamination Triggers Food Recall

    • Posted August 2, 2018
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  • As Opioid Epidemic Rages, Painkiller Prescriptions Don’t Drop

    In a sign that the U.S. opioid epidemic is still not under control, a new report shows that prescriptions for the highly addictive painkillers haven’t declined in the last decade. After peaking in 2012-2013, opioid use and...

    • Posted August 2, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Warmer Weather Triggers Rashes

    Hot summer weather can lead to itchy skin rashes, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Clogged sweat glands, bug bites and exposure to certain plants, chlorine and fungi are just a few of the common triggers for...

    • Posted August 2, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Ear Tubes May Help Prevent Ear Infections

    By the age of 5, the majority of young children will have an ear infection, the American Academy of Otolaryngology says. Most ear infections will resolve without medical intervention or with a dose of antibiotics. But in...

    • Posted August 2, 2018
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  • Quick Fixes: 3 Ways to Combat Food Cravings

    If you think your inability to control food cravings is all in your head, you’re right. Losing weight is about more than cutting calories — you also have to resist food urges. And while behavior modification is...

    • Posted August 1, 2018
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  • More Research Links Sunscreens to Marine-life Damage

    Sunscreen washing off swimmers may pose a threat to fish and other aquatic life, a new study suggests. Ultraviolet (UV) filters have been added to many personal care products, including sunscreens, moisturizers and makeup. And swimmers, in...

    • Posted August 1, 2018
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