All posts by LadyLively

  • FDA Gives Florida OK to Import Cheaper Drugs From Canada

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave the nod to a Florida plan to import drugs from Canada at much lower prices than in the United States. The approval could prove to be a major...

    • Posted January 5, 2024
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  • Study Shows No Sign Ozempic, Wegovy Raise Odds for Suicidal Thoughts

    Folks who take Ozempic or Wegovy for diabetes and weight loss need not worry about a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or feelings while on the medications, a new, large review finds. In the study, which was...

    • Posted January 5, 2024
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  • Seizures Could Play Role in Sudden Unexplained Deaths Among Toddlers

    Most people have heard of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), where babies die during sleep for reasons that aren’t always clear. But every year, about 400 cases of similar “sudden unexplained deaths in children” (SUDC) occur in...

    • Posted January 5, 2024
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  • Crohn’s, Colitis Vary by Race, Gender

    Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis show different patterns of incidence by race, gender and even place of birth, a new U.S. study finds. The two illnesses are each classified as an inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD) — conditions...

    • Posted January 5, 2024
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  • Better Mental Health in ’24? Try Mindfulness + Exercise

    Combining mindfulness with exercise could be the key to managing stress during a potentially turbulent 2024, a new review argues. People who exercise and practice mindfulness meditation together tend to have less worry, stress, anxiety and depression...

    • Posted January 5, 2024
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  • Tejocote Supplements Sold Online at Amazon, Etsy May Contain Fatal Poison: FDA

    Tejocote weight-loss supplements sold through online through Amazon or Etsy could contain a highly toxic substance, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning. FDA tests revealed that capsules labeled as tejocote instead contained yellow oleander, a...

    • Posted January 5, 2024
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  • Cleaning Toxins From Your Home After a Wildfire: Experts Offer Tips

    It’s easy to see the immediate health hazards of wildfire smoke, as people struggle to breathe through a sooty haze. But a new study finds that harmful chemicals found in wildfire smoke can linger in a person’s...

    • Posted January 5, 2024
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  • Obese Kids Could Be at Risk for Kidney Trouble Later

    Teenagers who’ve packed on extra pounds have a significantly increased risk of developing kidney disease as a young adult, a new study finds. Obesity increased risk of later kidney disease as much as ninefold in boys and...

    • Posted January 5, 2024
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  • Nicotine Study Shows Mind’s Power When It Comes to Drugs

    How much a person believes in the strength of a drug might influence how powerfully that drug influences brain activity, a new study has found. Smokers told to expect a low, medium or high dose of nicotine...

    • Posted January 5, 2024
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  • Migraines Could Raise Crash Risks for Older Drivers

    Migraines are not only extremely painful, but they also appear to pose a driving risk for seniors, a new study warns. Older adult drivers recently diagnosed with migraines are three times more likely to be involved in...

    • Posted January 5, 2024
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