All posts by LadyLively

  • For This Mom, Rare Bone Disease Is a Family Affair

    Most people expect some risk in activities like mountain biking or rollerblading, but few would expect to end up in the emergency room with a broken thigh bone from doing a squat. That’s exactly what happened to...

    • Posted September 13, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 13, 2019

    Fertility Clinic Sued by White Couple Who Had Asian Baby Clean Water Regulation Repealed by Trump Administration

    • Posted September 13, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Cleaning Reusable Water Bottles

    Reusable water bottles often have become part of our everyday gear. But because germs thrive in moist environments, it’s important to clean the bottles properly, says the Water Quality and Health Council. Here are the council’s suggested...

    • Posted September 13, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Milk and Its Sell-By Date

    The date printed on your milk carton is not an expiration date, it’s the milk’s sell-by date, says the Dairy Council of California. It may be safe to drink milk a few days after the sell-by date....

    • Posted September 13, 2019
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  • Cooking With Exotic Mushrooms

    Move over button mushrooms. Exotic varieties are becoming more and more popular, and are available at farmers markets and even local grocery stores. In ancient healing traditions, mushrooms have always been one of the top medicinal foods,...

    • Posted September 12, 2019
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  • How Your Genes Affect the Number on Your Scale

    Could your genes be keeping you from losing weight? While you shouldn’t use a family tendency toward wide hips or an apple shape as an excuse to stray from a healthy diet, acceptance can help you reassess...

    • Posted September 12, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2019

    VA May Have to Pay Billions for Veterans' Emergency Care Claims Allergy Danger Spurs Tuna Steak Recall Scientists Use Gene-Editing Tool CRISPR in Attempt to Cure HIV

    • Posted September 12, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Preventing a Hernia

    A hernia occurs when part of the body protrudes through the wall of muscle or tissue that contains it, says Cleveland Clinic. From weakened muscles to repeated strains of the abdominal and groin areas, a hernia has...

    • Posted September 12, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Avoiding Cholera

    Cholera causes 95,000 deaths around the world each year, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All travelers and residents in areas where cholera is occurring should take precautions to protect themselves and family members....

    • Posted September 12, 2019
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  • Fitter Bodies Make for Healthier Brains, Study Finds

    If you’re looking for incentives to hit the gym, new research suggests that staying in good shape may help preserve brain structure, boost memory, and improve the ability to think clearly and quickly. The finding follows an...

    • Posted September 12, 2019
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