All posts by LadyLively

  • Nasty Flu Season Shows More Signs of Slowing

    The brutal flu season continues to ease its grip on the United States, with the latest government data showing that doctor visits are still dropping and less severe strains of the flu are starting to account for...

    • Posted March 2, 2018
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  • For Female Soldiers, Deployment May Up Risk for Premature Birth

    American soldiers who have babies after a recent deployment are at increased risk of preterm birth, a new study suggests. The finding comes from the analysis of data on nearly 12,900 births to U.S. soldiers from 2011...

    • Posted March 2, 2018
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  • Global Gains in Life Expectancy Slow to a Creep

    People’s chances of living longer have been increasing dramatically for decades. But, that seems to have slowed recently, a new worldwide study has found. The sharpest decline has come in countries that already had the shortest life...

    • Posted March 2, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: March 2, 2018

    Jim Kelly's Cancer Returns New Uber Service Takes Patients to Medical Appointments

    • Posted March 2, 2018
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  • Helping Your Child Navigate the High School Years

    High school is a major milestone in a teen’s life. And, while kids want their independence, it’s important to stay involved at this crucial juncture, say experts from the University of Pittsburgh. The reason: good parenting has...

    • Posted March 2, 2018
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  • Calcium Supplements Tied to Higher Odds of Colon Polyps

    Could the calcium supplement you take to help your bones be harming your colon? That’s the suggestion from a new study that finds a link between the daily supplement and an increased risk for polyps in the...

    • Posted March 2, 2018
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  • Is Herbal Drug Kratom a Health Friend or Foe?

    What’s the truth about the herbal drug kratom? Is it a potentially dangerous opioid that needs to be tightly regulated, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has argued in recent months? Or is it a misunderstood...

    • Posted March 2, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Handling Workplace Emergencies

    Your workplace may expose you to tobacco smoke, allergens, germs, chemicals and other airborne contaminants. Warning signs for you and your co-workers could include a rapid onset of headaches, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness or breathing difficulties. If you...

    • Posted March 2, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Developing a Positive Body Image

    Teens who develop a negative body image and act on those feelings may wind up stunting their social, physical and mental growth, the U.S. Office on Women’s Health says. Parents can promote a positive body image among...

    • Posted March 2, 2018
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  • Step Up Your Strength Training

    Strength training is an essential part of a complete workout program. But whether you use free weights, machines or resistance bands, keep challenging your muscles by stepping up your routine as you progress. Training with eight to...

    • Posted March 1, 2018
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