All posts by LadyLively

  • U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge

    Rates of whooping cough in the U.S. continue to climb, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Over 32,000 cases reported have been reported as of mid-December — about six times more than...

    • Posted January 6, 2025
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  • Brain Volume, Health Linked to Socioeconomic Status

    Wealth could be related to brain health, a new study says. People raised in poorer communities or nations appear to have brains more likely to shrink with age, as well as disrupted connectivity between brain regions related...

    • Posted January 6, 2025
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  • Cruise Passenger Dies Amid Norovirus Outbreak That Sickened Dozens

    A norovirus outbreak aboard the P&O Cruises’ Arcadia ship last fall left dozens of passengers confined to their cabins and is now linked to the death of a 77-year-old British passenger. Alan Forster, a retired teacher from...

    • Posted January 6, 2025
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  • Early Physical Therapy Key for Concussion Recovery, Study Shows

    Turns out, starting physical therapy earlier after a concussion may significantly improve recovery outcomes. A new study published recently in the Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal followed just over 200 adults recovering from mild traumatic brain injuries,...

    • Posted January 6, 2025
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  • Dogs Can Help Detect, Remove Spotted Lantern Flies

    The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that can ruin grape, apple and hop crops and do terrible damage to maple and walnut trees. Luckily, man’s best friend is on hand to help fight this insect foe,...

    • Posted January 6, 2025
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  • The Heart Disease, Breast Cancer Link

    Heart disease and cancer might seem completely unrelated, but these two top causes of death sometimes act in concert. Women with heart disease appear to have a greater risk of aggressive breast cancer, according to a new...

    • Posted January 6, 2025
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  • Psychedelics May Boost Mental Health of People with Cancer in Recovery

    Mind-opening psychedelic drugs can provide a needed boost to people dealing with cancer or struggling with alcoholism, according to a pair of new studies from New York University. One study found that psilocybin — the active ingredient...

    • Posted January 6, 2025
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  • Social Life Protects From Stroke, Infections, Blood Proteins Suggest

    Palling around with family and friends is more than just fun and relaxing — it also boosts health. A new study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior says that blood samples show that an active social...

    • Posted January 6, 2025
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  • About 50% of Adults Resolve to Try New Diet, Survey Says

    A new diet is on the New Year’s resolution list for nearly half of U.S. adults, according to a new survey from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. However, many plan to pick up diets with dicey...

    • Posted January 6, 2025
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  • 7 Surprising Ways to Make 2025 Healthy

    Some standard health tips are timeless, aren’t they? The basics of living a healthy life don’t really change. Get lots of sleep and rest, exercise, and nutrient rich food. Manage stressors and symptoms. But as basic as...

    • Posted January 4, 2025
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