All posts by LadyLively

  • Brain’s ‘Spaces’ Hold Clues to Origins of Autism

    The fluid-filled spaces around the brain’s blood vessels need proper waste “clearance” every few hours. When that fails to happen, a baby’s risk for autism appears to rise, new research shows. It’s too early to say that...

    • Posted January 4, 2024
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  • Here’s the Ideal Salad for Men on Long Spaceflights

    A tasty vegetarian salad could be the fresh meal that fuels a space flight to Mars, a new study contends. Researchers came up with the salad while searching for the optimal “space meal” that would supplement prepackaged...

    • Posted January 3, 2024
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  • Hospital Costs Soared for COVID Patients During Pandemic

    The average cost of hospital care for COVID-19 patients skyrocketed during the pandemic, outstripping what might be expected under inflation, a new study shows. Average hospital costs for COVID patients increased five times faster than the rate...

    • Posted January 3, 2024
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  • New Clues To Origins of Lower Back Pain

    Some people might be prone to low back pain because of specific cells contained in their spinal disks, a new study suggests. The research could explain why only certain people develop back pain due to the degeneration...

    • Posted January 3, 2024
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  • Could Artificial Sweeteners Alter Your Microbiome?

    You may think that artificial sweeteners can help you lose some weight, but a new study finds they are no good for your gut’s microbiome. People who use aspartame (Equal), sucralose (Splenda), saccharin (Sweet’N Low), or stevia...

    • Posted January 3, 2024
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  • Scientists Finally Figure Out Why Pee Is Yellow

    Golden news for a new year: Scientists now know why urine is yellow. It’s only taken 100 years, but researchers say they’ve pinpointed the enzyme in urine behind its buttery hue. “This enzyme discovery finally unravels the...

    • Posted January 3, 2024
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  • Lung Cancer CT Screening Can Save Lives, But Study Finds Downsides

    WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2024 — Numerous studies have confirmed that annual lung cancer screening using CT scans does save lives. However, new data has emerged showing that scans often pick up abnormalities that lead to follow-up invasive...

    • Posted January 3, 2024
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  • In Early Research, Heart Drugs Show Promise in Fighting Muscular Dystrophy

    A regularly prescribed class of heart medications might be capable of treating one of the most common forms of muscular dystrophy, a new study in mice suggests. Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is caused by abnormal RNA...

    • Posted January 3, 2024
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  • Resolve to Get a Free Memory Screening in 2024

    There are so many New Year’s resolutions from which to choose, but an important one could be to schedule a memory screening, experts say. Memory screenings consist of a series of questions that gauge memory and brain...

    • Posted January 3, 2024
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  • Healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Slow a Deadly Lung Disease

    A diet laden with omega-3 fatty acids found in nuts and oily fish might help slow the progression of pulmonary fibrosis, researchers report. Pulmonary fibrosis is a relentless, potentially fatal disease where lung tissue scars and hardens...

    • Posted January 3, 2024
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