All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Care Workers Mixed on Using Medical Marijuana in Kids

    When it comes to kids with cancer, most health care providers who care for them say they’d help their patients get medical marijuana. That finding stems from an analysis of survey responses from 288 doctors, nurse practitioners,...

    • Posted December 12, 2017
    • 1
  • New Hope for Kids With Multiple Food Allergies

    A treatment for kids with more than one dangerous food allergy shows promise in early trials, researchers say. Almost one-third of people with a food allergy have reactions to more than one type of food. This can...

    • Posted December 12, 2017
    • 5
  • Health Highlights: Dec. 12, 2017

    Next Flu Pandemic Could Appear in Spring or Summer: Study

    • Posted December 12, 2017
    • 14
  • Health Tip: Recognize Warning Signs of Hypothermia

    Hypothermia — abnormally low body temperature — is an ever-present danger during winter. It occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can be produced. The U.S. National Weather Service says warning signs of the dangerous...

    • Posted December 12, 2017
    • 6
  • Health Tip: If You Get the Flu While Pregnant

    The flu may be dangerous enough, but it’s even more of a threat for women who are pregnant. All women should get the annual flu vaccine, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises. If you...

    • Posted December 12, 2017
    • 1
  • Is There a Best Time of Day for Exercise?

    Many studies have tried to pinpoint the best time of day to exercise for peak performance and best results. But most of these studies were designed for elite athletes. For general fitness, exercise can be whenever it’s...

    • Posted December 11, 2017
    • 10
  • With A-Fib, Urban Hospitals May Be a Better Bet

    The chance of dying from a common heart rhythm disorder is higher for people treated at rural rather than urban hospitals, a new study finds. The researchers analyzed data from hospitalizations for the heart ailment known as...

    • Posted December 11, 2017
    • 0
  • If Mom Has Rheumatoid Arthritis, Baby May Develop It, Too

    Children born to mothers with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk for the disease and other chronic health problems, a new study suggests. The finding comes from an analysis of long-term follow-up data on all children born...

    • Posted December 11, 2017
    • 15
  • Health Tip: Prevent Food Contamination

    Storing edibles in the refrigerator may help prevent food poisoning, but it doesn’t eliminate the possibility. Foodsafety.gov suggests how to keep refrigerated foods safe: Do not overpack your fridge. Cold air must be allowed to circulate to...

    • Posted December 11, 2017
    • 11
  • Heath Tip: Give Age-Appropriate Toys

    Holiday toys should be age-appropriate and safe, to avoid injury. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these safety suggestions: Select toys that match the age, abilities, skills and interests of the child. For babies and toddlers, consider...

    • Posted December 11, 2017
    • 5