All posts by LadyLively

  • Menthols Ban Would Slash U.S. Smoking Rates: Study

    A ban on menthol cigarettes would likely lead to a meaningful reduction in smoking rates, a new review argues. Almost a quarter of menthol smokers quit smoking altogether after menthol cigarettes were banned in their country or...

    • Posted February 21, 2024
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  • Cutting Out Meat Might Help Prevent Snoring: Study

    A person’s diet can influence their risk of obstructive sleep apnea, a new study says. Those who eat a healthy plant-based diet rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer sleep apnea,...

    • Posted February 21, 2024
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  • Parents Scrambling After Asthma Inhaler Flovent Removed From Market

    A popular asthma inhaler was discontinued on Jan. 1, and the business move has left families scrambling to find a replacement for their kids. Flovent was one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for childhood asthma, but...

    • Posted February 21, 2024
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  • Remains Show Prehistoric Peoples Cared for Those With Down Syndrome

    Rare gene-driven defects such as Down syndrome have occurred among human beings for many thousands of years, a new analysis of ancient DNA has revealed. Not only did the birth defects exist, but these infants were often...

    • Posted February 21, 2024
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  • Out-of-Pocket Costs Are Tough on Americans With Diabetes

    People with diabetes have to spend a ton of money to stay healthy, a new study reports. Total and out-of-pocket costs for diabetics run hundreds to thousands of dollars more than regular medical expenses for people without...

    • Posted February 21, 2024
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  • Healthy Living Can Prevent Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    Folks who follow a healthy lifestyle are less likely to wind up with a case of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a new study claims. The more healthy behaviors in which a person regularly engaged, the lower their...

    • Posted February 21, 2024
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  • Treating Vaginal Dryness Around and After Menopause

    Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024Postmenopausal or peri-menopausal women are often hampered by vaginal dryness, which can put the brakes on a healthy sex life. It doesn’t have to stay that way, experts advised. Numerous products are available to...

    • Posted February 21, 2024
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  • Which Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence Is Best for You?

    If you’re female and you lose bladder control upon exertion — sneezing, coughing, laughing, lifting something heavy — you may have stress urinary incontinence. As many women know, the condition is no joke and it may keep...

    • Posted February 21, 2024
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  • Annual Mammograms Starting at 40 Saves The Most Lives

    Researchers hope a new study will end the debate over the best age to start breast cancer screening and how often to do it. “The biggest takeaway point of our study is that annual screening beginning at...

    • Posted February 20, 2024
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  • EPA Will Spend $5.8 Billion to Help Clean Up U.S. Drinking Water

    Nearly $6 billion in funding will soon be spread through every U.S. state and territory as part of a massive, ongoing effort to clean up the nation’s water supply, the Biden Administration announced Tuesday. EPA Adminstrator Michael...

    • Posted February 20, 2024
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