All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Your Changing Voice

    Puberty can be a confusing and frustrating time for boys as their voices change. The larynx, also known as the voice box, grows during puberty because of bursts in testosterone. The growth and strengthening of the vocal...

    • Posted September 17, 2019
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  • Purdue Files for Bankruptcy Over Opioid Crisis Suits, With Many States Objecting

    OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, touching off what could be a fierce battle by dozens of states hoping to recoup billions spent fighting the opioid crisis. As reported by The New York...

    • Posted September 16, 2019
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  • Even Dolphins Are Threatened by Antibiotic-Resistant ‘Superbugs’

    Scientists have found one more way Flipper is a lot like people: The sharp rise in antibiotic resistance affecting humans is also happening to dolphins. The discovery stems from a 13-year study of bottlenose dolphins in Florida’s...

    • Posted September 16, 2019
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  • Kids Often Prescribed Drugs ‘Off-Label,’ Raising Concerns

    When a child gets sick, doctors are increasingly relying on what’s known as “off-label” use of medications, a new study says. Off-label use of a drug means that it hasn’t been specifically studied and approved for the...

    • Posted September 16, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Relieving Itchy Skin

    From skin conditions like eczema to contagious diseases like ringworm, there are many reasons for itchy skin. Regardless of the cause, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says it’s important to avoid scratching, which will irritate the...

    • Posted September 16, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Helping Children Adjust to a Move

    Job loss, promotion, a transfer and other life changes can force families to move. For children, a move can be stressful and accentuate negative aspects of their personalities, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. To help a...

    • Posted September 16, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 16, 2019

    New York State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes

    • Posted September 16, 2019
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  • Experts’ Guide to Trampoline Safety

    If you own or use trampolines, you need to take steps to prevent injuries, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) says. While trampolines are fun and can help improve coordination and strengthen the musculoskeletal system, serious...

    • Posted September 15, 2019
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  • How to Keep Your Feet on a Sound, Pain-Free Footing

    Don’t let foot problems hobble your autumn activities, a foot surgeon says. “Foot health contributes to your overall health. From beginners to advanced athletes, proper foot care is important to keep your body healthy,” said Dr. John...

    • Posted September 14, 2019
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  • What’s the Right Balance of Fats and Carbs?

    What is the perfect amount of fats and carbohydrates for a healthy diet? Scientists from McMaster University in Canada analyzed food diaries from more than 135,000 people in 18 countries around the world to find out. The...

    • Posted September 13, 2019
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