All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: March 27, 2019

    Trump Administration Wants to Scrap Affordable Care Act Rockland County, N.Y., Declares Start of Emergency During Measles OutbreakPurdue Pharma Reaches $270 Million Settlement With Oklahoma Over OxyContin $775 Million Settlement Reached in Xarelto Lawsuits

    • Posted March 27, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Nail Abnormalities

    Fingernails and toenails may be good indicators of health. Abnormalities of the nail are the distortions of color, shape, texture or thickness, says MedlinePlus. From injury to infection to disease, abnormalities have a range of causes. Although...

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  • Health Tip: Dealing with Tendinitis Pain

    Tendinitis is an inflammation or irritation of a tendon. Immediately after injury, those with tendinitis should apply ice to the spot, says Mayo Clinic. Icing the area for 15 to 20 minutes will numb pain and constrict...

    • Posted March 27, 2019
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  • Pregnant Women Who Work at Night Face Miscarriage Risk

    Pregnant women who work at least two night shifts in a week may increase their risk of miscarriage in the next seven days, a new European study finds. Danish researchers led by Dr. Luise Moelenberg Begtrup, from...

    • Posted March 26, 2019
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  • Tone Your Upper Arms With These Effective Bicep Curls

    Toned biceps not only give your upper body a sleek look, but they’re also vital for improving the upper body strength needed for daily living. The Single Biceps Curl is a simple classic and the perfect first...

    • Posted March 26, 2019
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  • How to Pick the Best Produce at the Farmers’ Market

    Fresh vegetables are nutrient-rich diet mainstays and can be inexpensive when bought in season. Simple selection tips will enable you to choose the best produce to turn into delectable meals and, just as important, to store your...

    • Posted March 26, 2019
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  • Less Invasive Fibroid Treatment May Work as Well as Surgery

    A minimally invasive procedure called uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) was as effective as the recommended surgery for treating fibroids in the uterus, a new study says. In UFE, the fibroid growths’ blood supply is cut off using...

    • Posted March 26, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: March 26, 2019

    Too Early To Ban Breast Implant Linked With Cancer: FDA Panel $775 Million Settlement Reached in Xarelto Lawsuits U.S. Measles Cases Hit 314 This Year Avocados Recalled by California Company

    • Posted March 26, 2019
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  • For One Woman, Popular Red Yeast Supplement Brought on Liver Damage

    She thought red yeast supplements would be a natural way to lower her cholesterol. What could be easier? Instead, the 64-year-old woman landed in the hospital with acute liver damage that her doctors say was likely caused...

    • Posted March 26, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Safety Risks for People With Autism

    Some 1.5 million people in the United States have an autism spectrum disorder. People with autism need family and friends to help evaluate what they need to be safe and protected, says Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks mentions...

    • Posted March 26, 2019
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