All posts by LadyLively

  • Seeking Cheaper Plastic Surgery Abroad? Buyer Beware

    In search of a cosmetic surgery procedure that might be less costly than the going rate in the United States, a 43-year-old woman traveled to the Dominican Republic for a “tummy tuck.” What she got, instead, were...

    • Posted April 5, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: April 5, 2018

    More People Need to Carry Opioid OD Antidote: U.S. Surgeon General Staying Off Facebook Lowers Stress Hormone Levels: Study

    • Posted April 5, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Coping With Polluted Water

    Drinking polluted water can trigger vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, reproductive problems and developmental problems, the website girlshealth.gov says. Here are the site’s suggestions to help curb water pollution: Recycle batteries and other harmful trash, such as paint....

    • Posted April 5, 2018
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  • Health Tip: When to See a Doctor for Cradle Cap

    Cradle cap, medically called infantile seborrheic dermatitis, is a relatively harmless condition that leads to rough and scaly skin patches on a newborn’s scalp. The condition isn’t contagious and typically goes away without treatment. The website kidsHealth.org...

    • Posted April 5, 2018
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  • It’s Crunch Time

    Toned abs don’t just look great, they’re also vital for good posture and avoiding lower back pain. But there’s a limit to how far the exercises known as crunches will go toward getting you those six-pack abs....

    • Posted April 4, 2018
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  • AHA: ‘No Excuses’ for 3 Heart Disease Survivors Walking to Stay Fit

    WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Jerry McCann, Ray Rivera and Taunya Stewart are living proof that there’s no good excuse to avoid physical activity, especially during Move More Month in April. For each of...

    • Posted April 4, 2018
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  • Obesity Can Lead to Liver Damage by Age 8: Study

    Obesity can lead to liver disease in kids as young as 8 years old, a new study warns. The long-term study of 635 children in Massachusetts found that a bigger waist size at age 3 increases the...

    • Posted April 4, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: April 4, 2018

    'Condom Snorting Challenge' Another Dangerous Internet Fad: Doctors

    • Posted April 4, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Don’t Get Burned by Kitchen Accidents

    More than 450,000 burn injuries occur each year in the United States, the American Burn Association says. The Federal Emergency Management Agency suggests how to help prevent burns and scalds in the kitchen: Place objects on the...

    • Posted April 4, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Watch a Birthmark Over Time

    Small moles, medically called nevi, appear at birth in about one of every 100 newborns. They usually don’t cause problems, but can rarely develop into a melanoma, a type of deadly skin cancer, the American Academy of...

    • Posted April 4, 2018
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