All posts by LadyLively

  • No Proof At-Home ‘Cranial Stimulation’ Eases Depression

    Devices that send electrical pulses to the brain — in the comfort of your own home — are a treatment option for depression and certain other conditions. But a new research review finds little evidence they work....

    • Posted February 13, 2018
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  • Heart Defects May Raise Odds for Dementia

    If you were born with a heart defect, you might have to worry more about developing dementia as you age, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed the medical records of more than 10,600 people in Denmark born...

    • Posted February 12, 2018
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  • Shining a Deadly New Light on Airborne Flu Virus

    As a particularly nasty flu season rages across the United States, scientists have found a powerful new disinfectant that makes “light” work of the virus. Researchers say a certain spectrum of ultraviolet light — called far-UVC —...

    • Posted February 12, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Feb. 12, 2018

    Opioid Maker Stops Marketing the Painkillers to Doctors

    • Posted February 12, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Prevent Exposure to Lead

    Lead exposure has been linked to problems including reduced IQ, focus and academic performance. So every effort should be made to prevent lead exposure in the home, particularly among children. Lead-based paint was banned for use in...

    • Posted February 12, 2018
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  • The Purrfect Diet for Your Fat Cat

    Has your favorite tabby gotten a tad tubby? You can help that fat cat slim down safely. But be forewarned: It won’t happen overnight. Researchers at the University of Illinois put eight overweight neutered male cats on...

    • Posted February 11, 2018
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  • It May Be Winter, But Keep That Sunscreen Handy

    Just because it’s not summer doesn’t mean you’re safe from sun-related skin damage. “The highest level of concern is usually during the summer months, but sun damage can occur year-round, even on cloudy or rainy days,” said...

    • Posted February 10, 2018
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  • Making Food Less Important in Your Life

    Does it seem as though the second you try to cut back on calories all you can think about is food? It’s even harder to minimize the role of food in your life if you’re using tasty...

    • Posted February 9, 2018
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  • Make a Bucket List — Then Share It With Your Doc

    Do you have things you want to do before your time’s up? If so, consider sharing that so-called “bucket list” with your doctors. Those discussions could help your doctors provide health care that fits your life plans,...

    • Posted February 9, 2018
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  • Head Injuries Hit 1 in 14 Kids, CDC Reports

    Given the news of the devastating effects of head injuries among professional football players, parents may wonder if their mini athletes are at risk, too. Some very well might be, new research suggests. About 7 percent of...

    • Posted February 9, 2018
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