All posts by LadyLively

  • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Tied to Future Heart Risks

    Pregnancy-related high blood pressure puts women at higher risk of heart disease later on, new research suggests. In the study, researchers analyzed an average of seven years of follow-up data on more than 220,000 women in the...

    • Posted November 15, 2019
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  • Flu Season Starting to Ramp Up in the South

    Whether you have caught the flu yet this season might depend on where you live. Flu levels are already climbing throughout the South, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina, and Puerto Rico, according...

    • Posted November 15, 2019
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  • These Sports Are Most Likely to Send Young Americans to the ER

    Of all sports, football sends the most U.S. males to the emergency room, while cheerleading and gymnastics most often do the same for women and girls, a new report finds. And, overall, U.S. emergency departments see about...

    • Posted November 15, 2019
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  • AHA News: Drone-Delivered AEDs Fly a Step Closer to Saving Lives

    FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — It was a race with life-or-death implications: Unmanned drones were pitted against traditional emergency responders to see which could get an automated external defibrillator to the rural site...

    • Posted November 15, 2019
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  • AHA News: Quitting Smoking Could Lead to Major Changes in Gut Bacteria

    FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Quitting smoking leads to major changes in intestinal bacteria, according to new research. But just what the changes mean will need further investigation. The small pilot study, to...

    • Posted November 15, 2019
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  • Juul Delivers More Nicotine Than Other E-Cigarettes: Study

    Juul electronic cigarettes deliver nicotine at a much higher rate than most other types of e-cigarettes, new research shows. Juul is by far the leading e-cigarette brand sold in the United States, and is particularly popular among...

    • Posted November 15, 2019
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  • Almost Half of Older Americans Fear Dementia, Try Untested Ways to Fight It

    Many Americans believe they are likely to develop dementia — and they often turn to unproven ways to try to better their odds, a new study suggests. In a survey, researchers found that almost half of Americans...

    • Posted November 15, 2019
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  • America’s Sweet Tooth Starts From Infancy

    Bad eating habits begin at a young age in American children, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from more than 1,200 babies (aged 6 to 11 months) and toddlers (12 to 23 months) between 2011 and...

    • Posted November 15, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Nov. 15, 2019

    Expand Use of Fish Oil Drug Vascepa: FDA Panel Warning Letter About OTC Drugs Sent to Dollar Store: FDA

    • Posted November 15, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Managing Financial Stress

    More than three-quarters of Americans say money is a significant cause of stress for them, says the American Psychological Association. To help manage financial stress, the association encourages people to: Remain calm and stay focused. Identify financial...

    • Posted November 15, 2019
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