All posts by LadyLively

  • Healthy Fashion: Earrings That Track Your Wellness

    A new pair of earrings have joined the plethora of wearable technology that can help track wellness, researchers report. The Thermal Earring continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature, according to the University of Washington (UW) researchers who...

    • Posted February 12, 2024
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  • New Stool Test May Spot More Colon Cancers Sooner

    Dutch researchers have developed a new stool test that appears to detect colon polyps better than the current test does. “The current test performs well, but leaves room for improvement,” said Dr. Gerrit Meijer, principle investigator at...

    • Posted February 12, 2024
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  • Novo Nordisk Settles Lawsuits Over Copycat Versions of Ozempic, Wegovy

    Novo Nordisk has settled lawsuits against two Florida businesses that claimed to sell copycat versions of its popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. The Danish drugmaker announced the settlements Friday, according to NBC News.  The move capped...

    • Posted February 12, 2024
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  • You Probably Can’t ‘Exercise Away’ the Calories in Sodas: Study

    Don’t expect to sweat away the heart risks posed by sugary sodas and drinks, a new study warns. Canadian researchers found that even if the recommended 150 minutes of weekly physical activity protects against cardiovascular disease, it’s...

    • Posted February 12, 2024
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  • Exercise Can Be a Painkiller for Cancer Patients

    Being active may help ease ongoing cancer pain. That’s the key takeaway from a study of more 10,600 people with a history of cancer and over 51,000 without the disease. A team led by Erika Rees-Punia of...

    • Posted February 12, 2024
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  • Fast Food Wrappings May Pass on Toxic Chemicals to Pregnant Women

    Think twice if you’re pregnant and craving a packaged pastry or a take-out burger and shake. That indulgence can do more than cause unwanted weight gain. A new study shows that phthalates, chemicals associated with plastics, can...

    • Posted February 12, 2024
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  • Many Cancer Patients With Heart Issues Also Have Sleep Apnea

    Sleep apnea appears to be linked to an increased risk of heart failure among cancer patients, a new study says. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when relaxed muscles cause a blockage of the windpipe, interrupting breathing and causing...

    • Posted February 12, 2024
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  • Doctor ‘Alert’ Warnings Helped One Health System Reduce Unnecessary Tests

    The doctor tapped at his computer, ordering a routine prostate exam for an 80-year-old man, when a dramatic yellow alert popped up on the patient’s electronic health record. “You are ordering a test that no guideline recommends,”...

    • Posted February 12, 2024
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  • Even ‘White Lies’ From Parents Encourage Lying by Kids

    Kids are more likely to lie to their parents if their parents have been lying to them — even with positive “white” lies, a new study shows. But researchers found a difference between encouraging white lies and...

    • Posted February 12, 2024
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  • A Cardiologist Answers Your Questions on New Weight-Loss Meds

    Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound can lead to better heart health for people struggling with excess weight or diabetes, a University of Michigan cardiologist says. However, these medications help the heart best when combined with...

    • Posted February 12, 2024
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