All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Foods With Lactose

    Intolerance to lactose, if present at all, varies from person to person, the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases says. For many, symptoms can be avoided by reducing the amount of lactose consumed...

    • Posted July 11, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Living With Celiac Disease

    Celiac disease is an overactive immune system disorder affecting about 1 in 100 people worldwide, says the Celiac Disease Foundation. People with celiac disease may well damage their intestines by eating foods that contain gluten. Currently, the...

    • Posted July 11, 2019
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  • Sugary Sodas, Juices Tied to Higher Cancer Risk

    It’s long been known that sugary drinks help people pack on unwanted pounds. But new research suggests that sweetened sodas, sports drinks and even 100% fruit juice might raise your risk for some cancers. The study couldn’t...

    • Posted July 11, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Make Traveling Easier on Your Pet

    Taking your dog or cat on a flight may be no cakewalk, depending on the differing requirements of the airlines and various destinations. That’s why it’s best to research these things before you leave, says the U.S....

    • Posted July 10, 2019
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  • Should You Try Allergen Immunotherapy?

    If you’re constantly sneezing and sniffling even though you take allergy medication to relieve symptoms, you may want to consider immunotherapy. This treatment is aimed at desensitizing you to your allergy triggers, providing long-term relief from allergies...

    • Posted July 9, 2019
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  • A Guide to Gift Shopping That’s Good for Your Health

    Shopping for a gift for a friend or loved one? Instead of wracking your brain over which sweater to buy, keep in mind that gifts for good health are always the right size. You can be extravagant...

    • Posted July 9, 2019
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  • In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests May Be a ‘Major Public Health Problem’

    Many more U.S. hospital patients suffer cardiac arrest than previously thought, a new study reveals. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating. It differs from a heart attack, in which blood flow to the heart is...

    • Posted July 9, 2019
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  • Dangerous UTIs Can Follow Hospital Patients Home

    For the sick or elderly, a urinary tract infection (UTI) can prove deadly. With many vulnerable patients developing UTIs post-discharge, a new study suggests that better monitoring is needed after leaving the hospital. Researchers at Oregon State...

    • Posted July 9, 2019
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  • Parent Who Listens Can Help Kids Thrive Despite Trauma

    Heartfelt talks between parent and child are essential to help kids overcome tough times and do their best at school, a new study says. Traumatic events in a kid’s life can cause the child to neglect school...

    • Posted July 9, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 9, 2019

    Rule Requiring Drug Prices in TV Ads Blocked by Judge Fewer New Measles Cases in U.S. Last Week

    • Posted July 9, 2019
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