All posts by LadyLively

  • You Can Safely Avoid Addictive Long-Acting Opioids After Knee Replacement

    It’s well known that long-acting opioid meds raise the odds for addiction in users — including folks dealing with pain after an orthopedic surgery. Now, new research suggests that patients fare just as well if doctors prescribe...

    • Posted March 8, 2024
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  • Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata: What Are the ‘Z Meds’ for Sleep?

    Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata: Millions of bleary-eyed Americans turn to this class of so-called “Z-drugs” to get restful sleep. But how do these drugs work, and do they come with risks? Experts at the U.S. Food and Drug...

    • Posted March 8, 2024
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  • ER Visits for Infant, Child Melatonin Poisonings Are Soaring

    As more Americans pop over-the-counter melatonin to help them sleep, their young children are increasingly showing up in ERs after accidentally ingesting the supplements. A new report of data from 2012 through 2021 finds a 420% rise...

    • Posted March 7, 2024
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  • Carcinogen Benzene Can Form in Some Acne Treatments: Report

    Some acne treatments may banish blemishes but carry hidden dangers: A new report reveals high levels of the carcinogen benzene can form in products that contain the zit-fighting ingredient benzoyl peroxide. According to the new report from the...

    • Posted March 7, 2024
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  • Analysis Showed Maine Mass Shooter Had Blast-Related Brain Damage

    The perpetrator of a mass shooting in Maine last fall had extensive brain damage from “thousands of low-level blasts” tied to his work at an Army Reserve hand grenade training range, a new report shows. On Oct....

    • Posted March 7, 2024
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  • Alabama Passes Law Protecting IVF Following Frozen Embryo Ruling

    Just three weeks after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos should be considered children, lawmakers in that state passed legislation that shields both patients and providers who use in vitro fertilization (IVF) from civil and...

    • Posted March 7, 2024
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  • One in 8 Voters Cite Abortion as Most Important Issue: Poll

    Abortion rights will play a pivotal role in determining how people will vote in the 2024 election, a new KFF poll has found. About one in eight voters (12%) now say abortion is the most important issue...

    • Posted March 7, 2024
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  • Sport Coach’s Style Can Boost a Player’s Mental Health

    Athletes whose coaches are open, authentic and positive are more likely to have better mental health, a new study says. Athletes feel happier and deal with problems more easily if their coaches adopt an “authentic leadership” style,...

    • Posted March 7, 2024
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  • Even a Little Daily Exercise Cuts Your Stroke Risk

    Even a little physical activity can cut a person’s stroke risk compared to being a complete couch potato, a new review shows. Folks whose physical activity levels fell short of recommended guidelines still had a lower risk...

    • Posted March 7, 2024
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  • Living Near Green Spaces Could Strengthen Your Bones

    Living close to trees and other greenery could be keeping your bones strong, a new 12-year study suggests. Folks whose residences were near spots deemed “green” by satellite imagery tended to have better bone density than those...

    • Posted March 7, 2024
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