All posts by LadyLively

  • Stem Cell Therapy Might Repair Vision-Robbing Holes in Retinas

    Japanese researchers have successfully used a transplant of human stem cells to close a hole in a key part of a monkey’s retina. They say the achievement could pave the way for better treatment of small gaps...

    • Posted October 3, 2024
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  • CDC Warns of Fake Drug Dangers From Online Pharmacies

    Americans who turn to online pharmacies to find cheaper versions of expensive prescription medications, especially opioids, may instead be buying themselves dangerous drugs that could trigger an overdose, U.S. health officials warned Wednesday. The warning, issued by...

    • Posted October 3, 2024
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  • Record Rate of U.S. Kindergartners Failed to Get Recommended Vaccines

    In yet another sign that childhood vaccinations can’t be taken for granted, new government data shows that a record number of kindergartners were exempted from the required shots during the last school year. That leaves more than...

    • Posted October 3, 2024
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  • Sitting Less Helps Prevent Back Pain From Getting Worse

    Avoiding couches and chairs might be a good way of keeping your back pain from getting worse, new research suggests. Finnish researchers found that when people with back pain sat even a little less each day, their...

    • Posted October 3, 2024
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  • Antibodies in Mom’s Breast Milk Are Protecting Babies

    THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 (HeathDay News) — Moms-to-be have long known about breast milk’s multiple benefits. Now, a global study confirms that antibodies passed from to baby in breast milk can indeed shield against disease. Immune system...

    • Posted October 3, 2024
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  • Could Lithium Supplements Ease the Brain Fog of Long COVID?

    THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 22024A small dose of the nutritional supplement lithium asparate may not ease the fatigue and brain fog of Long COVID, a small, new trial involving 52 patients has found. Still, it’s possible that a...

    • Posted October 3, 2024
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  • Good Friendships Crucial to Young Adults’ Happiness, Study Finds

    If you’re a 20-something who is unattached, having good friends is a key to happiness, new research shows.  “The quality of your friendships is a key factor for your well-being, especially if you’re single,” a team led...

    • Posted October 3, 2024
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  • Most Americans Struggle With Poor Sleep, Daytime Drowsiness: Survey

    Nearly 8 in 10 Americans go through the day in a fog that interferes with their jobs, their moods and their relationships. Chalk it up to sleepiness: A new survey shows that 54% of Americans think they...

    • Posted October 3, 2024
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  • Reading to Your 1- and 2-Year Old Boosts Their Vocabulary, Study Finds

    Sharing a book with your baby will build her vocabulary fast, but time with screens likely won’t, Norwegian researchers report.  Their new study on shared reading and vocabulary size dovetails with a new policy statement from the...

    • Posted October 3, 2024
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  • Air Pollution Could Be Changing Children’s Brains

    Even air pollution levels considered safe by U.S. standards appear to cause differences in the brains of growing children, a new review suggests. “We’re seeing differences in brain outcomes between children with higher levels of pollution exposure...

    • Posted October 3, 2024
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