All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: May 15, 2018

    Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Now at 19

    • Posted May 15, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Taming a Pollen Allergy

    Spring and summer may bring warmer weather, but they also bring on cases of the sneezes and sniffles for people with seasonal pollen allergies. The U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences says pollen counts typically are...

    • Posted May 15, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Identifying Asthma Triggers

    If you have asthma, the same triggers may be causing your attacks each time, so it’s important to know what those triggers are. Common triggers include: tobacco smoke, dust mites, air pollution, pets and molds, the U.S....

    • Posted May 15, 2018
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  • Backbreaking Work May Shorten Men’s Lives

    As if their work wasn’t already tough enough, new research suggests that men in physically taxing jobs may be at risk of an early death. The increase in risk can be as high as 18 percent beyond...

    • Posted May 15, 2018
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  • What Women Seek in a Mate — Or Just a Fling

    Women looking for a husband tend to rule out flashy guys, a new study reports. But if she’s just in it for sex, a dude with bling will do. The study of more than 100 women found...

    • Posted May 14, 2018
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  • More U.S. Parents Smoking Pot Around Kids

    Progress made in limiting kids’ exposure to secondhand smoke could be undermined by the increasing popularity of pot, a new study suggests. “As we are removing cigarette smoke — and that’s a major public policy achievement —...

    • Posted May 14, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: May 14, 2018

    Top Sunscreens Named by Consumer Reports More Illnesses in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs First Death Confirmed in DRC Ebola Outbreak

    • Posted May 14, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Keep Food Safer

    Your refrigerator should be kept at or slightly below 40 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggests using a thermometer to ensure that your refrigerator maintains the correct...

    • Posted May 14, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Providing End of Life Care

    End of life care is focused on easing pain and comforting a person who is dying. The focus should be on the person’s mental and emotional needs, spirituality and fulfilling everyday obligations, the National Institute on Aging...

    • Posted May 14, 2018
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  • Shield Your Kids From the Sun’s Damaging Rays

    Sun damage puts children and teens at risk for deadly melanoma, so parents need to protect their youngsters from the sun and teach them about sun safety, oncologists say. “Don’t assume children cannot get skin cancer because...

    • Posted May 13, 2018
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