All posts by LadyLively

  • Cheap Steroid Could Slash COVID-19 Death Risk

    With U.S. fatalities from COVID-19 now past 115,000, British scientists delivered some welcome news on Tuesday: A drug that appears to cut the odds of death in ventilated patients by one-third. The drug is a low-cost steroid...

    • Posted June 17, 2020
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  • Record-High Spikes in New Coronavirus Cases in Arizona, Florida, Texas

    After reopening, states such as Arizona, Florida and Texas are all seeing record-high one-day increases in new coronavirus cases. According to The New York Times, on Tuesday, Florida reported 2,783 new cases, Texas 2,622 and Arizona 2,392....

    • Posted June 17, 2020
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  • Health Highlights: June 17, 2020

    Some U.S. Restaurants Closing Again Due to Coronavirus Resurgence Children, Teens Half as Likely as Adults to Develop COVID-19 Health Insurers Shouldn't Charge Copays for Coronavirus Vaccine: U.S. Officials

    • Posted June 17, 2020
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  • How Might Hot Summer Days Affect COVID Spread?

    Sunny days are associated with higher rates of COVID-19, likely because they tempt more people outdoors, putting them at increased risk of infection, researchers say. But they also found that higher heat and humidity may slow the...

    • Posted June 16, 2020
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  • Adult Life Tougher for Teens Who Had Controlling Parents: Study

    Back off, Mom and Dad: Teens who feel their parents are overly controlling may have more difficulty with romantic relationships as adults, a new study suggests. The study, which followed 184 teens, found that those with domineering...

    • Posted June 16, 2020
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  • COVID-19 Death Risk 12 Times Higher for Those With Chronic Health Conditions

    With U.S. coronavirus cases now past 2 million, a new report finds that COVID-19 is much more lethal for Americans with underlying health issues — illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes or lung ailments. In fact, “deaths...

    • Posted June 16, 2020
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  • Health Highlights: June 16, 2020

    Black Americans Much More Likely to Have Lost Loved Ones to COVID-19

    • Posted June 16, 2020
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  • Health Highlights: June 12, 2020

    Proposed Trump Rally 'Extraordinarily Dangerous' for Coronavirus Spread, Expert Says Nearly 43,000 Lbs. of Ground Beef Products Recalled

    • Posted June 15, 2020
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  • COVID-19 Can Start With Neurological Symptoms

    While a fever and cough have seemed to be the early warning signs of COVID-19, new research shows almost half of hospitalized patients experience a host of neurological problems. In fact, headaches, dizziness, strokes, weakness, decreased alertness...

    • Posted June 15, 2020
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  • About 1 in 15 Parents ‘Hesitant’ About Child Vaccines: Survey

    One-quarter of U.S. parents are hesitant about seasonal flu shots for their kids, and roughly 1 in 15 feel the same way about routine childhood vaccinations, a nationwide study finds. The issue has gained added urgency this...

    • Posted June 15, 2020
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