All posts by LadyLively

  • Drug-Resistant Dysentery Emerging Among Gay Men

    Australian researchers are sounding the alarm over cases of a highly infectious intestinal illness that appear to be resistant to all forms of standard oral antibiotic treatment. The disease is called shigellosis, a form of dysentery. So...

    • Posted December 19, 2019
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  • Lots of Overtime Could Send Your Blood Pressure Soaring

    Long hours spent working will do no favors for your blood pressure, a new Canadian study suggests. The five-year study tracked the working hours and blood pressure readings of 3,500 white-collar workers at three public institutions in...

    • Posted December 19, 2019
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  • Unhealthy Eating Habits Cost U.S. $50 Billion a Year: Study

    Healthier eating could save the United States more than $50 billion a year in health care costs associated with heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and related illnesses, according to a new study. An unhealthy diet is...

    • Posted December 19, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 19, 2019

    Appeals Court Says Obamacare Insurance Mandate is Unconstitutional Private Care Program for U.S. Vets Gets $8.9 Billion in Budget Deal E-Cigarette Influencers to Be Banned From Instagram and Facebook

    • Posted December 19, 2019
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  • Winter Baby? Summer Baby? Birth Season Might Affect Heart Health

    Birthdays are a time of celebration. But, according to a new study, a spring or summer birth date could mean a higher risk of dying from heart disease. The reasons aren’t clear, but might include factors such...

    • Posted December 19, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Preventing Pneumonia

    Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in the lungs, says Mayo Clinic. The infection can cause cough, fever, chills and difficulty breathing. For some, especially infants and the elderly, pneumonia can be life-threatening. To...

    • Posted December 19, 2019
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  • Heart Risks in Your Genes? Be Sure to Get Your Zzzs

    Good sleep patterns can help reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke, even if you’re at high genetic risk, new research shows. In fact, the study of several hundred thousand people found that having a “healthy...

    • Posted December 18, 2019
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  • Caring for Grandkids Might Help Stave Off Loneliness

    Caring for a grandchild might be the best way to fight the isolation of old age, new research suggests. This conclusion is based on 2014 data collected as part of an ongoing German survey of older adults....

    • Posted December 18, 2019
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  • Vaping No Better Than Cigarettes for Your Lungs, Study Suggests

    If you think vaping is less likely to harm your lungs than traditional cigarettes, think again. E-cigarettes have been touted as safer than tobacco smoke, but evidence is mounting that they are both damaging to your airways,...

    • Posted December 18, 2019
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  • FDA to Allow States to Import Prescription Drugs From Other Countries

    Federal health officials have unveiled plans to allow prescription drug imports from Canada and other foreign nations. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing a rule under which states could import some prescription drugs from Canada,...

    • Posted December 18, 2019
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