All posts by LadyLively

  • Philips Suspends U.S. Sales of CPAP, Ventilator Machines After Recall

    Following a recall of millions of its breathing machines that began in mid-2021, Philips Respironics announced Monday that it would halt sales of all such machines within the United States. The machines include continuous positive airway pressure...

    • Posted January 29, 2024
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  • Was Alzheimer’s Transmitted Through Cadaver-Sourced Growth Hormone Given to Kids?

    Five of eight British children who received human growth hormone from the pituitary glands of deceased donors went on to develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease many decades later, researchers report. Researchers at University College London (UCL) suspect that...

    • Posted January 29, 2024
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  • High School Kids Who Use Weed, Alcohol Face Higher Risks for Suicidal Thoughts

    High school students who smoke, drink or use weed are more likely to be emotionally troubled and have suicidal thoughts, a new study finds. Teens who turn to nicotine, alcohol or marijuana are more likely to think...

    • Posted January 29, 2024
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  • Leaving Pets Behind Adds to Trauma, Danger for People in Crisis

    Imagine being subjected to domestic violence in your home, wanting to escape — but there’s no place you can go that will accept a beloved pet. That’s the gut-wrenching situation facing too many victims of domestic abuse,...

    • Posted January 29, 2024
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  • Alcohol-Linked Fatty Liver Disease More Fatal for Women

    Fatty liver disease can cause liver damage and can be one health effect of long-term heavy drinking. Now, research shows that the illness can prove even more deadly for women who drink than for men. Also called...

    • Posted January 29, 2024
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  • Practice ‘Self-Compassion’ to Help Reach Your Weight Loss Goals

    It’s not easy to lose weight, especially when facing a world filled with the temptation of tasty treats and rich, delicious meals. But being kind to yourself can make the difference when it comes to sticking to...

    • Posted January 29, 2024
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  • Playing Music Hits a High Note for Brain Health

    Stuart Douglas, 78, has played the accordion all his long life. “I learned to play the accordion as a boy living in a mining village in Fife and carried on throughout my career in the police force...

    • Posted January 29, 2024
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  • Study Looks at COVID Threat to Folks With Weakened Immune Systems

    It’s long been known that people with immune deficiencies are at increased risk for severe COVID. But a new study shows the threat varies dramatically based on how severe that immune suppression is and the reason behind...

    • Posted January 29, 2024
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  • Your Brain Prefers Writing by Hand Than by Keyboard

    ‘Young folk don’t write in cursive anymore’ is a common complaint of older folks in this keyboard-obsessed age. Now, new research suggests that kids who ignore handwriting are, in fact, missing out: By the time they reach...

    • Posted January 29, 2024
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  • Marijuana Use Could Raise Asthma Risks

    Marijuana has a reputation for being harmless, but frequent tokers are more likely to suffer from asthma, a new study shows. Asthma is more common among U.S. adults who’ve used weed within the past 30 days, researchers...

    • Posted January 29, 2024
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