All posts by LadyLively

  • It’s Tougher for Non-White Americans to Get Opioid Addiction Drug

    Americans addicted to opioids who need the anti-addiction med buprenorphine are far more likely to find it if they live in a predominantly white neighborhood, new research finds. “Access is substantially better in areas that are very...

    • Posted February 20, 2024
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  • Too Much Niacin May Be Bad for the Heart

    Niacin is an essential B vitamin, but new research reveals that too much of it may harm your heart. Found in many foods that millions of Americans eat, excessive amounts of niacin can trigger inflammation and damage...

    • Posted February 20, 2024
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  • Preventive Mastectomies May Save Lives of Women With Breast Cancer Genes

    Women who carry certain mutations in their BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes know they are at heightened odds for breast cancer. Now, Canadian research suggests that for some patients a “risk-reducing” preventive mastectomy may cut the odds of...

    • Posted February 20, 2024
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  • Anger Won’t Help You Get Ahead in the Workplace

    Being an angry hard-charger won’t win you any points in the workplace, new research has found. Prior evidence had suggested that workers who express anger are judged to be competent and hold a higher status, the researchers...

    • Posted February 20, 2024
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  • Gene-Based Tests Could Predict Your Odds for Common Illnesses

    Accurate genetic tests for 10 common diseases are nearly ready for everyday use in doctor’s offices, a new study says. Gene scans for 10 common illnesses have been honed to the point that they now are being...

    • Posted February 20, 2024
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  • Can’t Exercise Every Day? Weight Loss Is Still Possible

    Folks can lose weight even if they pack all their weekly exercise into one or two days, a new study finds. Guidelines recommend that people get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity or...

    • Posted February 20, 2024
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  • Patients With Depression Face Highest Risk for Suicide in Days After Hospital Discharge

    People treated at psychiatric hospitals are at highest risk of committing suicide immediately after their discharge if they suffer from depression, a new study reports. Patients hospitalized for depression are hundreds of times more likely to commit...

    • Posted February 20, 2024
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  • Anorexia Can Hit Boys and Men, Too

    Anorexia isn’t solely a disease that strikes women and girls, Canadian experts say, so they want to raise awareness that the illness can also be serious for boys and men. “Early identification and prompt treatment are essential,”...

    • Posted February 20, 2024
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  • Political Changes Are Stressing Hispanic Americans: Study

    Immigration has become a contentious topic in America, but new research shows the heated debate on the issue may be stressing out Hispanics across the country, whether they are citizens or not. After analyzing data from 2011-2018,...

    • Posted February 20, 2024
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  • Women Get More Health Gains From Exercise Compared to Men

    There’s good news for females who think that men shed pounds faster than women do: New research shows women get more health benefits from exercise than men, even if they put in less effort. When exercising regularly,...

    • Posted February 19, 2024
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