All posts by LadyLively

  • ‘Bone Cement’: A Non-Surgical Option for Painful Joints?

    Injecting a calcium-based cement into the bones of some people with knee or hip pain could help them avoid joint replacement surgery, Ohio State University doctors say. The calcium phosphate cement flows into the spongy inside portion...

    • Posted January 11, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Jan. 11, 2018

    Trump Policy Shift on Medicaid Work Requirement Could Affect Millions of People

    • Posted January 11, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Succeed in Toilet Training

    Potty training can be a difficult experience for parents and children, but with the right plan in place, it doesn’t have to be. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions for implementing a successful potty-training plan:...

    • Posted January 11, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Maintain Brain Health

    A healthy brain is necessary for a longer and fuller life. But increasing rates of high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity are threats to maintaining a healthy brain, the American Heart Association warns. In the United States,...

    • Posted January 11, 2018
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  • Those With ‘Obesity Genes’ May Gain Most From Healthy Eating

    Though healthy eating is good for everyone, those who have genes that put them at high risk for obesity might benefit the most. A new study suggests that even those who carry an inherited predisposition to pack...

    • Posted January 11, 2018
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  • Many Lung Cancer Patients Aren’t Getting Best Treatment: Study

    Chemotherapy and radiation are the standard of care for small-cell lung cancer that hasn’t spread to other parts of the body. But many patients don’t receive these treatments, a new study indicates. This less-than-optimal care is reducing...

    • Posted January 10, 2018
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  • Smarter, Slimmer Alcoholic Drinks

    Wine and spirits are tallied in the “empty calories” column because they lack any nutritional benefits. Add cream or soda to make a mixed drink and you can more than double the caloric damage. So how can...

    • Posted January 10, 2018
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  • Is Surgery Riskier for Black Children?

    Black children are more than twice as likely as white kids to die from surgery complications in the United States, a new study suggests. Researchers found that black kids more often had risk factors that raised their...

    • Posted January 10, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Prepare for High Winds

    High winds can occur during a thunderstorm, hurricane or other strong weather system. The National Weather Service suggests how to prepare for high winds: Trim tree branches away from your home and powerlines. Secure loose gutters and...

    • Posted January 10, 2018
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  • Vitamin D Supplements May Make Arteries Healthier

    High doses of vitamin D seem to keep arteries more flexible and pliable, potentially warding off future heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, preliminary research suggests. In just four months, vitamin D supplements reduced arterial stiffness in...

    • Posted January 10, 2018
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