All posts by LadyLively

  • AHA News: Transgender Men and Women May Have Higher Heart Attack Risk

    FRIDAY, April 5, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — A new study indicates transgender men and women have a higher risk of heart attack — more than four times in some instances — than people who identify...

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  • Blacks Live Longer, Not Necessarily Better, With ALS

    Black Americans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) tend to live longer than whites with the disease because blacks are more likely to have a procedure called a tracheostomy, a new study shows. But that may not always...

    • Posted April 5, 2019
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  • Heart Deaths Declined After Obamacare Began

    Medicaid expansion under “Obamacare” may have quickly translated into fewer heart disease deaths among middle-aged Americans, a new study suggests. In 2014, many U.S. states began expanding their Medicaid programs under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) —...

    • Posted April 5, 2019
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  • Mick Jagger in Recovery After Heart Valve Procedure

    Giving millions of fans some “Satisfaction,” Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is recovering and in good health after undergoing a heart valve procedure in New York City on Thursday. Jagger is being monitored for any complications that...

    • Posted April 5, 2019
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  • The 7-Minute Workout

    Are you in a time crunch for even a short workout? Experts at the American College of Sports Medicine created a 7-minute plan that can fit into almost anyone’s schedule. The program uses high-intensity training in an...

    • Posted April 5, 2019
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  • Baby-Led Eating: A Healthier Approach

    With childhood obesity rates soaring, prevention should start at a very early age. One approach gaining in popularity is baby-led weaning. This means that, when solid foods are introduced, ideally at 6 months, parents let the baby...

    • Posted April 5, 2019
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  • FDA Says Patients Can Take Tainted Blood Pressure Meds Until Shortages End

    As Americans face shortages of widely used blood pressure drugs due to contamination with potentially cancer-causing impurities, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said patients can safely take the tainted drugs in the short term....

    • Posted April 5, 2019
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  • Does Cancer Battle Bring Personal Growth? Yes and No, Survivors Say

    Breast cancer survivor Jessica Sidener is adamant that her illness brought real benefits to her life. “I am incredibly grateful for all of the hardships I’ve gone through in my young life, including my cancer journey,” said...

    • Posted April 5, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: April 5, 2019

    Mick Jagger Recovering After Heart Valve Procedure Moderate Drinking Increases Stroke Risk: Study Hundreds of Patients at California Hospital May Have Been Exposed to Measles FDA Issues Warning on E-Cig Liquids Resembling Cough Syrup

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  • Health Tip: When to Cut Down on Caffeine

    Millions of Americans rely on caffeine for a morning or afternoon energy boost. However, relying too much on caffeine can cause unpleasant side effects such as migraines, stomach aches and irritability, says Mayo Clinic. Signs you should...

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