All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: Dec. 10, 2019

    Man Who Inspired Ice Bucket Challenge Dies Bipartisan Bill to Control Health Care Costs Backed by White House C-Section Delivery Doesn't Increase Child's Obesity Risk: Study

    • Posted December 10, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Should I Get a Cholesterol Test?

    Cholesterol tests, also known as lipid panels and profiles, are blood tests that measure the amount of cholesterol in your blood, says Mayo Clinic. As high cholesterol is a prime risk factor for heart disease, cholesterol tests...

    • Posted December 10, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Choosing a Pediatrician

    Pediatricians are specially trained to treat children from birth through adolescence and into the patient’s young adult years, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. To find a qualified pediatrician for your child, the American Academy of...

    • Posted December 10, 2019
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  • Is Childbirth More Dangerous in Rural Areas?

    If you are pregnant and live in a rural area of the United States, new research shows that you’re at higher risk of life-threatening complications or death during or after childbirth. “Our study suggests that geographic disparities...

    • Posted December 9, 2019
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  • Playing Sports Might Sharpen Your Hearing

    Playing sports may improve the brain’s ability to process sounds, a finding that could lead to new therapies for people who struggle with hearing, researchers report. “No one would argue against the fact that sports lead to...

    • Posted December 9, 2019
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  • Is Timing Everything for SIDS Risk?

    New research suggests that a baby’s age may offer clues to sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) — formerly known as SIDS. The study identified two unique groups of babies who died from SUID — one who died...

    • Posted December 9, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 9, 2019

    Man Without Testicles Receives One From Twin Brother in Rare Surgery Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner Pate Recalled Moderate Drinking May Increase Cancer Risk in Japanese: Study

    • Posted December 9, 2019
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  • CBD Medicine May Help Ease Another Form of Seizure

    Prescription-grade CBD may help control hard-to-treat seizures caused by a rare genetic disorder, a preliminary study suggests. The study involved 224 patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) — a genetic condition that affects about one in 6,000...

    • Posted December 9, 2019
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  • Health Tip: The Importance of Hydration

    Though exercise and proper diet are essential to maintaining good health, the body’s basic need for water is often overlooked. Not drinking enough water can be dangerous and have a plethora of negative effects, says Texas Health...

    • Posted December 9, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

    Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack, says the American Heart Association. Women and men can have different symptoms, so it’s important to know the hallmarks of a heart attack for each...

    • Posted December 9, 2019
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