All posts by LadyLively

  • Deadly Diarrhea Germ Targets White Patients, Study Says

    An opportunistic bacterial infection that causes deadly diarrhea is more likely to kill white patients than Black or Hispanic people, a new study says. About 84% of deaths caused by Clostridioides difficile infections occur among white people,...

    • Posted October 20, 2025
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  • RSV Antibody Shot Safe For Infants Even If Mom Was Vaccinated During Pregnancy, Experts Say

    Babies can be safely administered antibody protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) after birth even if their moms had RSV vaccination while pregnant, a new study says. An antibody shot called nirsevimab (Beyfortus) is available after delivery...

    • Posted October 20, 2025
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  • 1 In 10 Kids Rarely Venture Outside To Play, Poll Finds

    Some young children are virtual shut-ins, rarely leaving their homes to play, a new poll shows. About 1 in 10 preschoolers and toddlers go outside to play once a week or less, according to results from the...

    • Posted October 20, 2025
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  • Shingles Vax Protects Against Heart Disease, Dementia, Death

    The shingles vaccine does more than just protect middle-aged folks and seniors against maddening rashes, a new study says. The vaccine also lowers their risk of heart disease, dementia and death, researchers reported in Atlanta Sunday at...

    • Posted October 20, 2025
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  • AI Counts Kids’ Bites In Fight Against Obesity

    A new AI-driven bite counter is in development to help counter childhood obesity – potentially even tracking kids while they eat and urging them to slow down. The faster a child takes bites during a meal or...

    • Posted October 20, 2025
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  • Mental Health Distress Increasing Among LGBTQ+ Youth

    Mental health distress is rising among America’s LGBTQ+ teenagers and young adults as they’ve increasingly become targets of discrimination and cruelty, a new report says. Anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts all rose among young LGBTQ+ people between...

    • Posted October 20, 2025
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  • Why Lending a Hand Can Boost Happiness as You Age

    For older adults, friendship might be the best medicine. Researchers say that doing small favors for close friends — like offering a ride or lending a hand — can boost happiness and give people a greater sense...

    • Posted October 19, 2025
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  • Halloween Fun Can Turn Dangerous Fast — Here’s How to Stay Safe

    Trick-or-treating is one of Halloween’s favorite traditions, but the excitement of the night can quickly lead to injuries if families aren’t careful. Each year, about 3,200 Halloween-related injuries are treated in U.S. emergency rooms, according to the...

    • Posted October 18, 2025
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  • Florida Confirms Second Case of ‘Zombie Deer Disease’

    Florida wildlife officials have confirmed the state’s second case of a deadly and highly contagious infection known as “zombie deer disease” in a wild deer. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected in a young white-tailed doe found...

    • Posted October 17, 2025
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  • Young Adults Are Using Cannabis to Sleep — Here’s Why That’s Risky

    A growing number of young adults use cannabis and alcohol as sleep aids, but experts warn the habit could make catching zzz’s harder, not easier. A new study from the University of Michigan, published in JAMA Pediatrics,...

    • Posted October 17, 2025
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