All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: March 14, 2019

    N.Y. Judge Bans 50 Unvaccinated Students From School Amazon Removes Books Making False Claims About Autism Cures

    • Posted March 14, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Risks of Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy

    No amount of alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy, experts say. Even small or moderate amounts pose a risk, says the American Pregnancy Association. Risks to offspring include, but are not limited to: Physical abnormalities. Poor...

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  • Health Tip: Treating Head Lice Safely

    More than 6 million American children aged 3 to 11 get head lice each year. Because children often play closely, lice can travel from child to child. For children with head lice, the U.S. Food and Drug...

    • Posted March 14, 2019
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  • The Saturated Fat Debate Rages On

    It’s hard to keep up with the findings from studies on the health effects of saturated fat — you know, the fat typically found in animal foods, from red meat to whole milk. But one thing’s certain....

    • Posted March 13, 2019
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  • When Can Kids Return to Play After a Concussion?

    Though coaches and parents are more alert to the need for emergency attention after young athletes suffer a concussion, many may not realize how long symptoms and other effects can linger. A study in JAMA Pediatrics found...

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  • Newborn Heart Problems Surged After Fukushima Nuke Disaster: Study

    There was a significant increase in the number of infants in Japan who had surgery for complex congenital heart disease after the nuclear accident in Fukushima, a new study finds. The disaster happened in March 2011 after...

    • Posted March 13, 2019
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  • AI Takes Aim at Lung Cancer Screening

    The term artificial intelligence (AI) might bring to mind robots or self-driving cars. But one group of researchers is using a type of AI to improve lung cancer screening. Screening is important for early diagnosis and improved...

    • Posted March 13, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: March 13, 2019

    Head of U.S. National Cancer Institute Named Acting FDA Commissioner First Gene-Edited Food Being Used in U.S. Restaurant Mumps Causes Quarantine of More Than 2,200 Immigrant Detainees 228 U.S. Measles Cases Already in 2019: CDC

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  • Need to Be Vaccinated? Try Your Local Pharmacy

    Vaccines are big news in the United States these days. Measles outbreaks in unvaccinated clusters around the country have highlighted the importance of immunization, reviving debate over whether vaccines should be required for all children. Meanwhile, the...

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  • Health Tip: Snake Bite First-Aid

    About 8,000 of the 45,000 snake bites in the United States each year are caused by venomous snakes. But most traditional first-aid methods do more harm than good, the World Health Organization says. WHO recommends: Reassure the...

    • Posted March 13, 2019
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