All posts by LadyLively

  • Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying

    Acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, alopecia: Any one of these common skin ailments can render a child vulnerable to stigma and bullying at school, new research confirms. “These chronic skin conditions can be tremendously life-altering, including shaping psychosocial...

    • Posted April 24, 2024
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  • Science Reveals How Aspirin Prevents Colon Cancer

    Long-term daily use of aspirin has been known to prevent colon cancer, but up to now it’s been unclear why that is. Now, researchers think they understand how aspirin acts against colon cancer, a new study says....

    • Posted April 24, 2024
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  • Cancer Takes Tough Toll on Family Finances

    About six out of 10 working-age adults hit with a cancer diagnosis say it put real pressure on their financial survival, a new report finds. “Today’s findings reiterate the critical role access to affordable, quality care and...

    • Posted April 23, 2024
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  • You Might Fare Better If Your Doctor Is Female, Study Finds

    The gender of your doctor may play a part in your prognosis: New research shows that hospitalized patients are less likely to die if they’re treated by a female physician. About 10.15% of men and 8.2% of...

    • Posted April 23, 2024
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  • CDC Launches Online ‘Heat Forecaster’ Tool as Another Summer Looms

    Last summer was a record-breaker for heat emergencies, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday launched a new online heat forecaster to help folks better prepare as summer nears. The HeatRisk Forecast Tool...

    • Posted April 23, 2024
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  • Biden Administration Sets Nursing Home Staffing Minimums

    The first-ever minimum staffing rule has been set for nursing homes, the Biden administration announced Monday. Central to the final rule, first proposed in September, is a requirement that a registered nurse be in every skilled nursing...

    • Posted April 23, 2024
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  • Neosporin Ointment in the Nose Might Be Potent Antibiotic

    Want to prevent a respiratory infection? A fingerful of Neosporin antibiotic swabbed inside your nose might help you fight off a range of invading respiratory viruses, a new study claims. Lab animals whose noses were treated using...

    • Posted April 23, 2024
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  • Physical Ills Often Plague People With Schizophrenia, Bipolar

    Severe mental illness can contribute to a decline in a person’s physical health, with many chronic conditions slowly eroding their wellness, a new review finds. People with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are more than twice as likely...

    • Posted April 23, 2024
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  • Taking Psilocybin for Depression? Relationship With Therapist Is Key

    Many people dogged by depression are turning to the psilocybin found in “magic mushrooms” to ease the condition, and often reporting success. Now, new research suggests much of the credit for that success lies in the relationship...

    • Posted April 23, 2024
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  • Stick to Heimlich Maneuver Not ‘Anti-Choking’ Devices, FDA Says

    People should rely on the well-established Heimlich maneuver to save a choking victim, rather than newfangled “anti-choking” devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. “The safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter anti-choking devices have not been established;...

    • Posted April 23, 2024
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