All posts by LadyLively

  • Number of Measles Cases Now 58 in West Texas Outbreak

    Four cases identified in self-reported vaccinated individuals; 13 patients have required hospitalization

    • Posted February 20, 2025
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  • Raw Pet Food Recalled After Bird Flu Sickens, Then Kills Two Cats

    Two indoor cats in Oregon were euthanized after contracting bird flu, leading to a recall of raw pet food sold in both Oregon and Washington, health officials have announced. The cats were from separate households and had...

    • Posted February 20, 2025
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  • Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Body Image Disorder in Young Adults

    Protein shakes and pre-workout mixes are popular among gym-goers, but they might signal a deeper issue for some young adults. A study published Feb. 19 in the journal PLOS Mental Health linked use of multiple muscle-building supplements to...

    • Posted February 20, 2025
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  • Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds

    The highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus may be spreading through the air under certain conditions, according to a new study from the Czech Republic. Government veterinarians made the discovery while investigating a mysterious outbreak at a...

    • Posted February 20, 2025
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  • Should Your Teen Receive Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments?

    Social media often tempts teenagers with non-surgical ways to improve their appearance, such as laser hair removal, skin and teeth whitening, chemical peels, botox, and face and lip fillers. And a new poll finds that a substantial...

    • Posted February 20, 2025
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  • U.S. Facing Critical Hospital Bed Shortage

    U.S. hospitals could face a bed shortage as early as 2032, with occupancy remaining elevated even as the country recovers from the COVID pandemic, a new study suggests. Average hospital occupancy following the pandemic has been about...

    • Posted February 20, 2025
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  • Unexplained Stroke Risk Doubled Among Young Smokers

    Smoking more than doubles the risk of unexplained strokes among younger adults, a new study warns. And heavy smoking is even worse, with stroke risk more than quadrupled among adults who smoke more than a pack of...

    • Posted February 20, 2025
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  • Radon Exposure Linked to Increased Asthma Symptoms in Children

    A radioactive gas could be contributing to asthma among schoolkids, researchers have found. Children exposed to elevated levels of radon gas tended to have more asthma symptoms, results show. “Residential radon has not previously been described as...

    • Posted February 20, 2025
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  • U.K. Kids Help Improve Treatment, Rehab For Traumatic Brain Injury

    Mia Jack was stealing a glance backward when she lost control of the quadbike she’d been motoring around a family gathering. Jack, then 12, flew over the handlebars and slammed headfirst into a tree.  “I was wearing...

    • Posted February 20, 2025
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  • LGBTQ+ Stress and Stigma Increase Risk of Mental Health Problems

    The societal stress and stigma of being LGBTQ+ can increase a person’s risk of mental health problems, a new study suggests. People in sexual and gender minorities are more likely than heterosexuals to suffer from problems like...

    • Posted February 20, 2025
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