All posts by LadyLively

  • Concussion Ups Odds for Many Brain Conditions

    People with a history of concussion may face increased risks of certain psychological and neurological conditions, a large new study suggests. The study of more than 186,000 Canadians found that those who suffered a concussion were more...

    • Posted July 28, 2020
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  • Final Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Get Underway

    As the U.S. coronavirus case count passed 4.3 million on Monday, companies launched the final phase of testing for two potential COVID-19 vaccines. In one trial begun on Monday, the first of 30,000 volunteers were either given...

    • Posted July 28, 2020
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  • Health Highlights: July 28, 2020

    Rich Get Better Sleep Than the Poor FDA Warns Again About Dangers of Methanol-Based Hand Sanitizers COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Now in Final Phase of Testing U.S. National Security Adviser Infected With COVID-19 CDC to Address Inequalities in COVID-19 Reporting McDonald's...

    • Posted July 28, 2020
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  • Glaucoma Checkups Fall by the Wayside During Pandemic

    In yet another sign that the coronavirus pandemic has pushed critical medical care aside, a new survey finds many glaucoma patients have missed appointments for monitoring their eye disease. More than half (53%) of 1,051 U.S. respondents...

    • Posted July 27, 2020
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  • Could the Flu Shot Lower Your Risk for Alzheimer’s?

    Getting vaccinated to protect against pneumonia and flu may offer an unexpected benefit — a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests. Two new studies being presented Monday at a virtual conference of the Alzheimer’s Association...

    • Posted July 27, 2020
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  • States With Soaring COVID Cases Must Take Action, U.S. Health Officials Say

    Coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said Sunday that federal health officials are recommending the closing of bars, cutting indoor restaurant capacity and limiting social gatherings to 10 people in states where COVID-19 cases are climbing....

    • Posted July 27, 2020
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  • Don’t Forget Good Sleep Habits During Summer

    Summer means long, carefree days outside, but don’t let that sabotage your slumber, sleep experts say. An American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) survey found that 36% of U.S. adults said they sleep less in the summer,...

    • Posted July 26, 2020
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  • Parents: Sharpen up on Your Sunscreen Knowledge

    Most American parents know that sunscreen is important for their children, but there are gaps in their knowledge of its proper use, a new survey finds. The majority of the more than 1,100 parents of children aged...

    • Posted July 25, 2020
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  • Sports After Lockdown: Take It Slow

    If you love to play sports, it’s tough advice to follow after months of lockdown: Go easy. You may be tempted to jump right back into things as playing fields, courts, gyms and other athletic facilities reopen,...

    • Posted July 24, 2020
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  • With Safety Steps, Moms Unlikely to Pass COVID-19 to Newborns: Study

    Mothers are unlikely to pass COVID-19 to their newborns if they follow recommended precautions, a small study suggests. “We hope our study will provide some reassurance to new mothers that the risk of them passing COVID-19 to...

    • Posted July 24, 2020
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