All posts by LadyLively

  • U.S. Drug Supply Deeply Dependent on Chinese Ingredients

    A new analysis reveals how deeply the U.S. drug supply chain depends on China, and experts warn that a trade war could leave American patients at risk. Nearly 700 medicines used in the U.S. contain at least...

    • Posted October 17, 2025
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  • Oscar-Winning Icon Diane Keaton Died From Bacterial Pneumonia

    Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, whose decades-long career made her one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, died from primary bacterial pneumonia, according to a death certificate made public Thursday. The certificate listed no underlying causes of death, and...

    • Posted October 17, 2025
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  • Moving From Home Might Foreshadow Better Health In Old Age, Experts Say

    Moving away from a hometown can be a bittersweet experience, as people leave behind familiar comforts for a fresh start. It also might be a sign of better future health, a new study says. Americans who migrate...

    • Posted October 17, 2025
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  • Pickleball Eye Injuries Surge In U.S.

    The surging popularity of pickleball has brought with it a concerning increase in eye injuries among players. Pickleball-related eye injuries rose by more than 400 cases a year from 2021 to 2024, up from around 200 annually...

    • Posted October 17, 2025
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  • World Record Set For Fastest Genome Sequencing

    A new Guinness World Record for fastest whole human genome sequencing has been achieved, with researchers breaking down a patient’s genetic profile in less than four hours. The 3-hour 57-minute analysis surpassed the previous record of 5...

    • Posted October 17, 2025
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  • Customizable Finger Brace Eases Rehab, Arthritis Care

    Finger braces used to treat arthritis or sprains can be a pain in the neck for working people, who must take them on and off throughout the day to function. But an innovative new finger brace that...

    • Posted October 17, 2025
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  • Growing Pains? For Young Athletes, It Might Be A Sports Injury

    Volleyball player Madelyn Olympia, 14, started experiencing back pain after diving for a ball. “The first time it happened, I was just diving normally, but something sounded different,” Madelyn, of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, said in a news release....

    • Posted October 17, 2025
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  • Spinal Fusion Procedures Should Differ Based On Patient’s Sex, Experts Argue

    The placement of orthopedic screws and rods during spinal fusion surgery should vary depending on whether you’re a man or a woman, according to a new study. Sex-based anatomical differences in the pelvis make it essential that...

    • Posted October 17, 2025
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  • Testing Finds Lead in Popular Protein Powders

    Heavy metals might be hiding in your post-workout shake.  A new report from the publisher of Consumer Reports found that many popular protein powders and drinks contain measurable levels of lead. The nonprofit group tested 23 protein...

    • Posted October 16, 2025
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  • Need a Little Help Going? Science Says Grab a Kiwi

    Kiwis may be more than a healthy snack — they could also help get your digestive system moving.  New evidence-based dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association say kiwis, rye bread and certain supplements may help people...

    • Posted October 16, 2025
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