All posts by LadyLively

  • HIV Is Gaining Resistance to Lifesaving Drugs

    A new study warns of a potential return to the “bad old days” when there were no effective drugs to fight HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Timed for release on Dec. 1, World AIDS Day, the...

    • Posted December 1, 2017
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  • Gum Disease Tied to Yet Another Deadly Illness

    Add one more reason to why you should brush and floss regularly: Gum disease bacteria are now tied to higher odds of esophageal cancer. The study tracked the oral health of 122,000 Americans for 10 years. It...

    • Posted December 1, 2017
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  • Lock Eyes With Your Baby, Synchronize Brain Waves?

    Gazing at your baby may do more than strengthen that bond with your newborn, a new study suggests. Eye contact between parents and their infants actually helps synchronize their brain waves, researchers report. “When the adult and...

    • Posted December 1, 2017
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  • 5 Things You Should Know About Cervical Cancer

    A little knowledge can go a long way in the fight against cervical cancer. In fact, the more women know about the disease, the greater their chances of being able to prevent it, say cancer experts from...

    • Posted December 1, 2017
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  • 3 Signs You’d Be Happier With a New Job

    Everyone has a bad day at work every now and then. But if you often wake up dreading heading to your job, it’s time to consider why you’re unhappy and if a job switch is the best...

    • Posted December 1, 2017
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 1, 2017

    Ban on Teflon Chemical Leads to Fewer Low-Weight Births in U.S. Freeze-Dried Plasma Now Used Across U.S. Military

    • Posted December 1, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Talk to Your Child About Sexting

    “Sexting” refers to sending a text message with pictures that are inappropriate, especially involving nudity. According to a recent survey by the American Academy of Pediatrics, about 20 percent of teen boys and girls have acknowledged sending...

    • Posted December 1, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Help Prevent Snoring

    Snoring is not only an annoyance, but also a potential health concern. Chronic snoring may be associated with sleep apnea, which can lead to sleep deprivation and potential heart issues. The National Sleep Foundation says certain exercises...

    • Posted December 1, 2017
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  • Time Management for Busy Families

    You want your kids to enjoy many experiences, but between afterschool programs, music lessons and team sports, your schedule can go haywire. Try these ideas from the University of Florida Extension and Michigan State University Extension to...

    • Posted November 30, 2017
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  • ‘Pill Mill’ Docs Only Partly to Blame for Opioid Epidemic

    All prescribers of opioid pain medications — not just high-volume prescribers — play a role in the U.S. epidemic of opioid abuse and overdoses, a new study says. Deaths from drug overdoses in the United States rose...

    • Posted November 30, 2017
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