All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: Dec. 18, 2019

    Chili Peppers May Reduce Heart Attack, Stroke Death Risk New Rules Seek to Increase Organ Transplants in U.S.

    • Posted December 18, 2019
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  • Puppies: They’re Cute, Cuddly and Making People Ill, CDC Says

    Puppies in pet stores appear to have transmitted a dangerous, antibiotic-resistant germ that’s sickened 30 people across 13 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned on Tuesday. The infection in question is a multidrug-resistant...

    • Posted December 18, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Do’s and Don’ts While Waiting for an Ambulance

    Calling 911 for a friend or family member in need can be a scary experience. But being prepared for a medical emergency can help both you and the person in need, says StrokeSmart. It mentions these do’s...

    • Posted December 18, 2019
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  • Health Tip: 7 Ways to Keep Your Pet Healthy

    For the 85 million families who own pets in the United States, your furry friends can feel like family. An important part of ownership is investing in your pet’s health, says the American Veterinary Medical Association. The...

    • Posted December 18, 2019
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  • She Never Smoked — And Got Lung Cancer in Her 40s

    Nikki Moreno had spent nearly a year struggling for breath, and nothing seemed to help. Not the inhalers, not the antibiotics and other drugs. Nothing seemed to help her breathe, and nothing got rid of her constant...

    • Posted December 17, 2019
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  • Shedding Pounds May Shrink Breast Cancer Risk

    Losing weight might be a powerful weapon against breast cancer, a new study suggests. “Our results suggest that even a modest amount of sustained weight loss is associated with lower breast cancer risk for women over 50,”...

    • Posted December 17, 2019
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  • Out-of-Pocket Costs for Medicare Recipients Will Rise in New Year

    Seniors on Medicare are going to take a hit to the pocketbook in 2020, with premiums and deductibles set to increase on coverage for medical services and prescription drugs. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B...

    • Posted December 17, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 17, 2019

    Epilepsy Foundation Goes After Twitter Users Sending GIFs That Trigger Seizures Deadline to Sign Up for Obamacare Extended Possible Measles Exposures at LA International Airport Congress Could Raise Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21

    • Posted December 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Before You Run a Marathon

    Before you accept the challenge of running a marathon, it’s important to make sure you and your body are prepared, says Rush University Medical Center. The school provides eight marathon training tips for the prospective runner: Get...

    • Posted December 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Managing Hearing Loss in Children

    Treating hearing loss early can ward off problems with a child’s speech and language development, says the University of Rochester Medical Center. A health care team, including an audiologist, otolaryngologist and speech pathologist, can help your child....

    • Posted December 17, 2019
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