All posts by LadyLively

  • California Farm Tied to E. coli Outbreak Expands Recall Beyond Romaine Lettuce

    TUESDAY, Dec. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The California farm where romaine lettuce was implicated in the recent nationwide E. coli outbreak said it is expanding its recall to include other forms of produce. According to a...

    • Posted December 18, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Prevent Injuries at Work

    Staying safe on the job means lowering your risks of injury and illness, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says. Here are the agency’s suggestions for what you can do — both at work and...

    • Posted December 18, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Recognizing a Panic Attack

    A panic attack is the sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes, the Anxiety and Depression Association of America says. The association says since symptoms of a panic attack are so...

    • Posted December 18, 2018
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  • Practice Patience for a Happier, Healthier You

    You’ve no doubt heard the expression “patience is a virtue.” Now researchers are learning that this virtue can be good for your health and well-being. Any given day can be filled with a series of frustrations that...

    • Posted December 17, 2018
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  • Fast Facts for Men (and Women) About High Cholesterol

    High cholesterol, a serious risk factor for heart disease, can affect both men and women, and it’s common for cholesterol levels to rise with age. But it’s often a problem for men earlier in life than for...

    • Posted December 17, 2018
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  • Parents, Think Before You Drink This Holiday

    One in 4 American parents who drink over the holidays don’t think about whether they’ll be able to take care of their children the day after, a new survey shows. “Most parents planning to drink alcoholic beverages...

    • Posted December 17, 2018
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  • Docs Should Screen for Depression During, After Pregnancy

    Doctors should screen women for depression during and after pregnancy, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says in an updated policy statement. Undiagnosed and untreated depression among pregnant women and new mothers can put a baby’s health...

    • Posted December 17, 2018
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  • Do Paramedics Shortchange Women With Heart Trouble?

    Women who call 911 for a possible heart attack may get different treatment from paramedics than men do, a new U.S. study suggests. Researchers found that ambulance crews were less likely to give recommended treatments, such as...

    • Posted December 17, 2018
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  • More U.S. Teens Are Vaping, But Use of Opioids, Alcohol Falls

    Vaping among American teenagers increased dramatically in 2018, with nearly two of every five high school seniors reporting they’ve tried an e-cigarette during the past year, a new survey reveals. There was a bit of good news...

    • Posted December 17, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 17, 2018

    Texas Ruling Striking Down Affordable Care Act Likely Headed to Supreme Court Congo Newborn Survives Ebola Infection

    • Posted December 17, 2018
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