All posts by LadyLively

  • FDA Warns WananBana Fruit Puree Pouches May Contain Lead

    TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Certain pureed fruit pouches from WanaBana may contain dangerous levels of lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned. Parents and caregivers should not buy or serve WanaBana apple...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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  • Tai Chi Might Help Seniors Counter Mild Cognitive Decline

    The ancient art of tai chi, plus a modern twist, may help older adults reverse mild declines in brain power, a new clinical trial reveals.  Researchers found that tai chi classes helped older adults improve their subtle...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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  • Get Active: Study Finds Most Forms of Exercise Are Very Safe

    Working out offers a lot of health benefits, and the risks are astonishingly small, according to a new study from the United Kingdom. “This work demonstrates that engaging in fitness activities is overwhelmingly a safe and beneficial...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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  • Endometriosis Can Complicate a Hysterectomy

    Patients living with endometriosis are more likely to have complications during and after a hysterectomy, new research indicates. Knowing that, surgeons should be prepared for these problems from the outset, the researchers from University of Texas Southwestern Medical...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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  • Metformin May Help Young Patients With Bipolar Disorder Avoid Weight Gain

    Taking the drug metformin – typically used for type 2 diabetes – can help counter weight gain in young people who are taking medication for bipolar disorder, according to a new trial. While second-generation antipsychotic medications (SGAs)...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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  • Youngest Kids With ADHD in Class No Less Likely to See Diagnosis Fade

    Experts have long wondered whether diagnoses for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the youngest children in a class would hold. A new study suggests that being the youngest, and possibly most immature, did not appear to...

    • Posted October 31, 2023
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  • Fasting Diets Beat Low-Cal Regimens for Folks With Diabetes

    Time-restricted dieting may be a better way for people with type 2 diabetes to lose weight than counting calories, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people who only ate between noon and 8 p.m. each day...

    • Posted October 30, 2023
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  • FDA Warns Eyedrops From Major Brands May Cause Infection

    Federal regulators are warning consumers to stop using eyedrops and gels from several major brands after finding unsanitary conditions in a manufacturing plant. Twenty-six eye care products are part of the alert. Contaminated products have the potential...

    • Posted October 30, 2023
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  • Could a Cheap, DIY Air Filter Help Rid Your Home of Viruses?

    A cheap, do-it-yourself air purifier is powerful enough to effectively protect a home from free-floating flu and COVID-19 viruses, according to test results from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The filter, crafted with common hardware store supplies...

    • Posted October 30, 2023
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  • 1 in 5 U.S. Parents Worry Their Teen Is Addicted to the Internet

    American parents fear their teens’ internet use could expose them to cyberbullying, harmful content and set them up for addiction, a new study shows. A survey of about 1,000 moms and dads found more than 22% were...

    • Posted October 30, 2023
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