All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: April 19, 2019

    Researchers Get $350 Million to Fight U.S. Opioid Epidemic Bill Would Raise U.S. Minimum Age for Tobacco to 21 Wash. State Employees Poised to Be First in U.S. to Get Long-Term Care Benefit

    • Posted April 19, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding the Tetanus Shot

    A tetanus vaccine is important for people of all ages, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Though rare, people who get the disease can face serious, and possibly deadly, complications. Tetanus-causing bacteria can be...

    • Posted April 19, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Earache Home Care

    An earache is a sharp, dull, or burning pain in one or both ears. The pain can have a variety of causes, from ear infections to pressure changes, says MedlinePlus. To care for an earache at home,...

    • Posted April 19, 2019
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  • Food Allergies Can Strike at Any Age

    You might be surprised to learn that food allergies can start in adulthood and involve a food you’ve eaten without a problem for your entire life. For adults as well as kids, the top — but not...

    • Posted April 18, 2019
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  • When to Create and Update a Will

    Making a will is essential so that the court system isn’t deciding who will inherit your possessions or serve as guardians for young children if something happens to you. But don’t think of your will as static....

    • Posted April 18, 2019
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  • Timing of Meals Can Influence Heart Attack Recovery

    When you eat during the day could influence your chances of surviving a heart attack, a new study finds. Specifically, skipping breakfast and eating dinner late in the evening were associated with poorer recovery and increased risk...

    • Posted April 18, 2019
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  • Why a Knee Replacement Can Go Bad

    British researchers have pinpointed which factors put knee replacement patients at high risk for severe infection and repeat surgery. “This information provides me with the strong evidence I need to discuss the risk of infection with my...

    • Posted April 18, 2019
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  • Can’t Work Out During the Week? ‘Weekend Warriors’ Still Benefit

    Daily exercise may be the ideal, but even weekend workouts might prolong your life, a new study suggests. In a study of more than 3,400 men and women over age 40, researchers found those who exercised one...

    • Posted April 18, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: April 18, 2019

    Sixty People Charged in Massive Opioid Painkiller Investigation Enlarged Prostate Meds May Increase Diabetes Risk Stanford Faculty Members Cleared in Gene-Edited Babies Case

    • Posted April 18, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Choosing a Car Seat

    Thousands of young children face injury or death in car accidents each year. Proper use of car seats can keep children safe in the event of a crash, says American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The AAP provides...

    • Posted April 18, 2019
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