All posts by LadyLively

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Could Put Brakes on Type 1 Diabetes

    A drug long used to curb rheumatoid arthritis may be a potent foe against another immune disorder, type 1 diabetes. Australian researchers report that baricitinib (Olumiant) appears to help patients newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes maintain...

    • Posted December 7, 2023
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  • Your Organs Are Aging Differently, and a New Test Could Pinpoint Risk

    A certain organ or organs might be growing old faster than the rest of a person’s body, placing them at increased risk for disease and death, a new study suggests. About one in every five reasonably healthy...

    • Posted December 7, 2023
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  • Acne in Adults Can Bring Stigma at Work and Socially

    Acne can be terribly embarrassing for a teenager, but a new study has found that adults’ blemishes might have even greater consequences for their social and professional reputation. People are less likely to want to be friends,...

    • Posted December 7, 2023
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  • New Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Is Now Available, Company Says

    The newly approved weight-loss medication known as Zepbound is now available for patients to take, drug maker Eli Lilly announced Tuesday. “Today opens another chapter for adults living with obesity who have been looking for a new...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • As One Spouse’s Blood Pressure Rises, So Does the Other’s: Study

    In sickness and in health — and in blood pressure, too? A new international study finds that if your blood pressure rises with time, your spouse’s might, also. “Many people know that high blood pressure is common...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • Folks at High Risk of Heart Disease May Gain From Eating Mackerel, Tuna

    Folks with a family history of heart disease might benefit from eating more oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines, a new study finds. Oily fish contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which cannot be...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • Minorities Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care, Survey Shows

    Few people look forward to doctor visits, but a new survey shows that many minorities feel a deep sense of dread. Some even try to dress especially well for their visit, to try and ward off the...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • Women Need Better Guidance on Exercise & the Menstrual Cycle, Study Shows

    “Cycle syncing” – the notion that women should adapt their diet and exercise patterns to their menstrual cycle – has become a trendy topic online. Some experts argue that it can reduce a woman’s symptoms prior to...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • State Abortion Bans Have New Doctors Staying Away

    States that ban abortion could be headed to a brain drain when it comes to up-and-coming medical professionals. Three out of four future U.S. doctors say state access to abortion is a key factor in choosing where...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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  • Mind, Body Symptoms Can Precede MS Diagnosis for Years

    Patients in the earliest stages of multiple sclerosis might develop certain symptoms that offer an early clue to the degenerative nerve disease, researchers report. Depression, constipation, urinary tract infections and sexual problems are all more likely in...

    • Posted December 6, 2023
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