All posts by LadyLively

  • Study Spots Ties Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, Other Diseases

    People with inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes or blood clots may be at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis — and people with rheumatoid arthritis are at added risk for heart disease, blood clots and sleep apnea,...

    • Posted November 20, 2019
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  • It’s Not Just Menopause to Blame for Older Women’s Flagging Sex Drive

    It’s not uncommon for a woman’s sex life to slow down with age, but hormones aren’t the only reason she might not be in the mood, a new study suggests. Postmenopausal issues, such as vaginal dryness or...

    • Posted November 20, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Nov.20, 2019

    Juul Sued by California for Targeting Teens Feather Bedding Caused Man's Serious Respiratory Condition

    • Posted November 20, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Identifying Melanoma

    About 75 percent of melanomas emerge as new spots that appear in normal skin, says DermNet New Zealand. Because melanoma can quickly become life-threatening, it’s important to know early signs of the disease. DermNet mentions these symptoms...

    • Posted November 20, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Preventing and Treating Chickenpox

    The chickenpox vaccine is the best way to prevent chickenpox, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since the start of the U.S. chickenpox vaccination program, there has been a 90 percent drop in cases...

    • Posted November 20, 2019
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  • Most Parents Struggle to Spot Depression in Teens

    Most American parents say they might have trouble distinguishing between a teen’s typical mood swings and possible signs of depression, a new survey finds. The nationwide poll of 819 parents with at least one child in middle...

    • Posted November 19, 2019
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  • ‘Don’t Give Up:’ Parents’ Intuition Spots a Rare Illness Before Doctors Do

    Parents usually know their child better than anyone, and if a parent suspects something is wrong, it probably is. That was the case for Dan and Laura Wallenberg from Columbus, Ohio. EV Wallenberg was just 5 months...

    • Posted November 19, 2019
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  • Could Short People Have an Advantage When It Comes to A-Fib?

    Tall folks might be able to reach that high top shelf, but there’s a price — they may be more likely to develop a potentially dangerous abnormal heart rhythm than shorter folks. New research finds that a...

    • Posted November 19, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2019

    Juul Sued by California for Targeting Teens Feather Bedding Caused Man's Serious Respiratory Condition

    • Posted November 19, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Help Children Manage Stress After a Shooting

    In light of the more than 250 mass shootings in the United States in 2019, the American Psychological Association encourages parents to help their kids feel safe. The association offers this advice: Talk with your children about...

    • Posted November 19, 2019
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