All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: Oct. 1, 2018

    First Human Case of Rat Strain of Hepatitis E 'Very High Risk' That Ebola Will Spread From Congo: WHO U.S. and Japanese Researchers Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine

    • Posted October 1, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Dogs May Harbor Disease

    Even man’s best friend isn’t immune to diseases that can make their way to people, the American Veterinary Medical Association says. The association mentions some examples: Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a microscopic parasite that lives in the...

    • Posted October 1, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Wearing Colored Contacts

    Colored contacts — also known as costume, decorative or fashion contact lenses — can change the way your eyes look. Although colored contacts may not change your vision, it is important to get a doctor’s prescription to...

    • Posted October 1, 2018
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  • Doctors Use Bacteria as Weapon Against Cancer

    It’s a perfect case of the enemy of my enemy is my friend. A potentially dangerous bacteria appears to target malignant cells and could provide a new means of fighting cancer, a small, preliminary study reports. The...

    • Posted September 30, 2018
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  • Diet Tips That Go Beyond Calorie Cutting

    Calories in must be less than calories out — that’s the basic rule of dieting. But there’s more to losing weight because more than hunger often motivates people to eat. So how can you find effective motivation...

    • Posted September 28, 2018
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  • ‘Hangry’ May Be More Than Just a State of Mind

    When you’re hungry, everything’s annoying and tempers can get short. Now, animal research might help explain why. Researchers working with rats found that the sudden drops in blood sugar that occur with hunger make people “hangry.” That...

    • Posted September 28, 2018
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  • For Many With MS, Well-Being Increases With Age

    Living with a potentially disabling condition like multiple sclerosis (MS) can be difficult, but new research suggests patients get better at dealing with it over time. “There’s an aging paradox in healthy adults. We expect people who...

    • Posted September 28, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Help Your Child Deal With Night Terrors

    If your child has night terrors, it may help to put your child on a stricter sleep schedule, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Night terrors are often triggered on by inadequate sleep. Stress can also contribute...

    • Posted September 28, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Hip Replacement Surgery

    During hip replacement surgery, a surgeon will remove damaged or diseased parts of the joint and replace them with man-made parts. The replaced hip should last about 15 to 20 years, the US. National Institute of Arthritis...

    • Posted September 28, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 28, 2018

    Opioid Bill Gets Bipartisan Support

    • Posted September 28, 2018
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