All posts by LadyLively

  • Study Affirms What Many Know: Antidepressants May Lead to Weight Gain

    If you’re taking an antidepressant, you’re likely to gain weight, a new study out of Britain reports. That’s a finding that generated little surprise among mental health experts. “Psychiatrists have known about it, written about it and...

    • Posted May 24, 2018
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  • Heavier Women May Face Higher Cancer Risks, Study Finds

    Excessive weight gain is never a good idea for health. Now, new research supports the notion that putting on pounds raises cancer risks for middle-aged women. The study, which tracked more than 137,000 Norwegian women for 18...

    • Posted May 24, 2018
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  • Health Tip: How to Get Rid of an Embedded Tick

    Many ticks carry disease, so it’s important to remove a tick if it bites you and becomes embedded in your skin. The U.S. National Institutes of Health suggests how to safely remove a tick: Use fine-tipped tweezers....

    • Posted May 24, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Avoid Poison Ivy

    Poison ivy rash can range from mild to severe. It typically appears 1 to 2 days after contact with the plant, and is caused by an oil called urushiol, to which most people are allergic. The American...

    • Posted May 24, 2018
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  • Is Fasting a Diet Solution?

    Research shows that fasting on alternate days has health benefits, including lowering the amount of inflammation in the body. That’s important because inflammation has been linked to many chronic diseases and keeping it under control can increase...

    • Posted May 23, 2018
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  • Toxins in BBQ Fumes May Be Absorbed Through the Skin

    When you fire up the grill for your Memorial Day cookout, beware: Those tantalizing aromas hold an underestimated health risk. Grilling meats at a high temperature can produce cancer-causing compounds called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). You can...

    • Posted May 23, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: May 23, 2018

    Some Media Barred from EPA Water Contaminants Summit Congo Ebola Death Toll at 27, Vaccination Campaign Begins

    • Posted May 23, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Treating a Black Eye

    Black eyes are common among kids who play sports. Most cases can be treated with self-care at home. The American Academy of Ophthalmology suggests how to safely treat a black eye: Use an ice pack for 20...

    • Posted May 23, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Risk Factors for an Ectopic Pregnancy

    An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg grows outside theuterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube. The growing fetus eventually will cause the fallopian tube to burst, which can lead to life-threatening bleeding that could require...

    • Posted May 23, 2018
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  • ‘Pizza Challenge’ Suggests Food Is Just More Tempting to Some

    For some people who struggle with weight gain, their body’s responses to delicious food may be working against them. In a new study, obese people who had trouble keeping weight loss at bay salivated more and had...

    • Posted May 23, 2018
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