All posts by LadyLively

  • Is Peanut Allergy ‘Immunotherapy’ Causing More Harm Than Good?

    The idea behind immunotherapy for peanut allergy is appealing in its simplicity: Ask a patient to eat tiny amounts of peanut every day, and over time their immune system will become desensitized to it. Unfortunately, this cure...

    • Posted April 26, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Tick Removal

    If you find a tick on your body, or that of a child or pet, remove the tick as soon as possible with a set of fine-tipped tweezers, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

    • Posted April 26, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Avoid Feeding These Foods to Pets

    As millions of pet owners in America can attest, pets can make a great addition to your family. But it’s important to know that some people foods could harm a furry friend, says the American Society for...

    • Posted April 26, 2019
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  • Ginger: A Flavorful and Healing Root

    Zesty ginger is more than just a great way to dress up your favorite recipes. It contains a potent immunity booster — its active compound gingerol is an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compound. Ginger is also a source...

    • Posted April 25, 2019
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  • Rekindling Your Sex Life After a Heart Attack

    Having sex after a heart attack is a concern not only for men, but for many women, too. Because of fear and a lack of information, many may think it’s no longer possible to enjoy a sex...

    • Posted April 25, 2019
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  • Think You Only Smell With Your Nose? You’re Wrong

    A boy who wondered if snakes flick their tongues to smell prompted a surprising new discovery about how human senses work. Turns out your tongue helps you smell, according to researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center...

    • Posted April 25, 2019
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  • After a Stroke, Your Bones Need Care

    Stroke survivors often face limited mobility, which quadruples their odds of osteoporosis, broken bones and falls. But most are never screened for these problems, new research reveals. “Our study adds to previous research that found despite an...

    • Posted April 25, 2019
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  • As U.S. Measles Cases Hit New High, Experts Warn the Disease Can Be Deadly

    Measles cases in the United States have now reached 695 — the highest since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced late Wednesday. Outbreaks are occurring across the...

    • Posted April 25, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: April 25, 2019

    America's Stress Levels Soar: Survey No More Than 1 Hour of Screen Time a Day for Young Kids: WHO

    • Posted April 25, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Joint Popping and Cracking

    Most people have popping and cracking of their joints, especially as they age. Though the reasons behind these sounds are unclear, doctors think they may be caused by ligaments stretching and releasing, or the compression of nitrogen...

    • Posted April 25, 2019
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