All posts by LadyLively

  • How Severe Brain Injuries Might Trigger Dementia

    A single traumatic brain injury can raise a person’s risk of dementia, a new study suggests. “Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in young adults,” said researcher Elisa Zanier, from the Mario...

    • Posted August 1, 2018
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  • For Women Worldwide, Lung Cancers Rise as Breast Cancers Decline

    As women around the world wage war against cancer, good news on the breast cancer front is tempered by predictions that lung cancer deaths could rise more than 40 percent. Researchers in Spain reported that between 2015...

    • Posted August 1, 2018
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  • Wait Times for Obesity Surgery Are Growing

    People who want to have weight-loss surgery are facing much longer wait times now than a decade ago, a new study finds. Among weight-loss surgery patients in Michigan, the typical wait time almost doubled between 2006 and...

    • Posted August 1, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: August 1, 2018

    Man's Legs, Hands Amputated After Infection Caused by Bacteria in Dog Saliva

    • Posted August 1, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Help a New Mom With Postpartum Depression

    Postpartum depression causes symptoms including unhappiness and hopelessness among new moms. The good news is that it’s usually temporary and treatable, Postpartum Support International says. The organization offers these suggestions for the partner of a woman with...

    • Posted August 1, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Recognize Signs of a Urinary Tract Infection

    The urinary system is the body’s way to rid itself of wastes and extra water. But the urinary tract also is a common spot for infection (UTI). While anyone can develop a UTI, about four times as...

    • Posted August 1, 2018
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  • How to Decipher Those Food ‘Sell-By’ Dates

    Did you know that a store can sell food past the expiration date printed on the label? Or that manufacturers only voluntarily stamp dates on foods? While the law states that foods must be wholesome and safe...

    • Posted July 31, 2018
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  • Caffeine Not a Dieter’s Friend

    If you’re trying to control your weight, don’t look to caffeine for help. Caffeine is not an effective appetite suppressant or weight-loss aid, researchers report in a small, new study. The study involved 50 healthy adults, aged...

    • Posted July 31, 2018
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  • Most Seniors Uninformed on Opioid Use

    A new survey suggests health care professionals are giving short shrift to their older patients when it comes to explaining the risks of opioid painkillers. Researchers found that most older Americans who are prescribed opioids aren’t advised...

    • Posted July 31, 2018
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  • Could a Blood Test Help Spot Severe Depression?

    People with severe depression may have particularly low blood levels of an amino acid involved in brain function, a new study suggests. The substance, called acetyl-L-carnitine (LAC), is naturally produced in the body. It aids in metabolism,...

    • Posted July 31, 2018
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