All posts by LadyLively

  • U.S. Deaths From Liver Disease Rising Rapidly

    The Great Recession continues to take a grim toll: Since 2009, a growing number of Americans have died from liver disease and liver cancer. The increase among 25- to 34-year-olds is especially troubling because the deaths are...

    • Posted July 19, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: July 18, 2018

    Controversial New Arizona Law OKs Use of Frozen Embryos After Divorce Novartis Freezes U.S. Drug Prices EPA Revises Coal Ash Handling Rules Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad

    • Posted July 19, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Prevent Bed Bugs at Home

    Bed bugs are excellent at hiding in the seams of chairs, in and around the bed and in the folds of cushions, the U.S. National Library of Medicine says. The agency suggests how to prevent bed bug...

    • Posted July 19, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Treating Heat-Related Illness

    High summer temperatures pose a particular risk for the elderly, the National Institute on Aging says. Because of poor circulation and other factors, older people typically are at greater risk of heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke,...

    • Posted July 19, 2018
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  • The Latest on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    Illnesses that lack exact testing methods can be difficult to diagnose, treat and live with, both physically and emotionally. Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, is one such disease. Until recently, it was very poorly understood or even...

    • Posted July 18, 2018
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  • Nitrates in Meat May Be Tied to Mania: Study

    Chemicals used to cure meats like salami and hot dogs may be linked to a mood disorder called mania, researchers report. Those chemicals, known as nitrates, are frequently added to processed meats to prevent bacteria growth. “There’s...

    • Posted July 18, 2018
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  • It’s Called Kombucha. But Is It Good for You?

    Fizzy, fermented kombucha tea is the hot new health drink. But experts say it’s not clear whether the bacteria-laden beverage lives up to all of its health claims. Proponents say kombucha’s powerful probiotics can help improve digestion,...

    • Posted July 18, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: July 18, 2018

    First Blood Test for Melanoma Bill Gates Pushes Effort to Improve Alzheimer's Diagnosis States Find Workaround to Health Insurance Subsidy Cuts

    • Posted July 18, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Performing the Heimlich Maneuver

    Choking is the 4th-leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States, the National Safety Council says. The Heimlich maneuver is an effective way to help a person who is choking, but is not recommended for...

    • Posted July 18, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Use Tampons Safely

    Tampons — cylindrical devices used to stem a woman’s menstrual flow — are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as medical devices. The FDA offers these tips for safe tampon use: Follow all directions on...

    • Posted July 18, 2018
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