All posts by LadyLively

  • Does Your Medication Make You a Worse Driver?

    Is that sleeping pill you took last night making it tougher for you to drive in the daytime? What about a heart medication? Or a new antidepressant? New research shows that many people taking prescription drugs aren’t...

    • Posted November 1, 2017
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  • A Teen Mom’s Stress May Harm Her Heart

    Women who give birth in their teens may face hardships, and new research suggests that stress might take a toll on the heart. The study found that in a group of women over 65, those who gave...

    • Posted November 1, 2017
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  • Health Highlights: Nov. 1, 2017

    Assaults Rise When Clocks Turned Back: Study Nutrient Drink Doesn't Slow Alzheimer's: Study Companies Warned Over Potentially Dangerous Body-Building Products: FDA

    • Posted November 1, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Sled Safer

    Help keep your child from getting hurt

    • Posted November 1, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Eating Healthier as You Age

    Make sure your diet is age-appropriate

    • Posted November 1, 2017
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  • Taking Four or More Prescription Meds? Consider Scaling Back

    More than half of Americans regularly take about four prescription medications, increasing the likelihood that mistakes could occur, according to Consumer Reports. People taking multiple prescription medications should visit their doctor for a “medication checkup.” By showing...

    • Posted November 1, 2017
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  • Are Some Heartburn Meds Tied to Stomach Cancer?

    Popping certain heartburn drugs like they’re candy might up your odds for stomach cancer, new research suggests. The risk was proportionate to how long and how often these drugs, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), were taken. That...

    • Posted November 1, 2017
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  • Speed Up the ‘Cancer Moonshot,’ Doctors Urge

    The Cancer Moonshot Initiative now has a detailed road map designed to cram a decade’s worth of medical advancement into half that time. A new report, authored by more than 50 leading U.S. cancer doctors, highlights 13...

    • Posted November 1, 2017
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  • Want a Pet But Can’t Have a Dog?

    Want a family pet, but can’t have a dog? There are plenty of other great pet options. A first choice for many families is a cat. As with dogs, there are different breeds and personalities as well...

    • Posted October 31, 2017
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  • Helmets Too Rarely Used in Baseball and Softball

    Despite a significant risk of head injuries in baseball and softball, helmet use in those sports is low, a new review says. “Our review demonstrates that traumatic brain injury in baseball and softball affects players of all...

    • Posted October 31, 2017
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