All posts by LadyLively

  • Abortions Rose Slightly in U.S. After Roe v. Wade Fell

    Abortion numbers increased — not decreased — slightly in the year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that legalized the procedure. Some states immediately banned access and numbers of abortions fell...

    • Posted October 26, 2023
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  • High Blood Triglycerides Could Help Ward Off Dementia

    High triglycerides, widely known as an enemy of the aging heart, may not be as threatening to older adults’ brains, new research suggests. The study, of over 80,000 older adults, found those with triglycerides in the “high-normal”...

    • Posted October 26, 2023
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  • CDC Advisors Say High-Risk Men Should Still Get MPox Vaccine

    THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) – High-risk men should still get their mpox vaccinations even after the ongoing outbreak ends, advisors to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Wednesday.  That vulnerable group includes...

    • Posted October 26, 2023
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  • Childhood Trauma Raises Odds for Adult Headaches

    Children who live through trauma may be prone to having headaches as an adult. New research found an association between headache disorders and traumatic events in childhood, such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction. “Traumatic events in...

    • Posted October 26, 2023
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  • Neighborhood Parks Could Help Your Aging Brain

    A variety of risks can make it more likely that someone develops Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Now you can add neighborhood environment to that list. A new study finds low income levels and a lack of...

    • Posted October 26, 2023
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  • Affording Health Care Now a Struggle for Half of Americans: Poll

    More than half of working-age Americans struggle to afford their health care and many forgo care, possibly risking their health, according to a new survey. The Commonwealth Fund survey queried more than 7,800 individuals aged 19 and...

    • Posted October 26, 2023
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  • Gene Discovery Could Mean Longer Lives for Golden Retrievers, Maybe Humans

    New research is shedding light on why one of man’s best friends — the golden retriever — has high odds for cancer death, although some end up living much longer than average. This popular dog breed has...

    • Posted October 26, 2023
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  • Even a Little Physical Activity Can Offset a Day Spent Sitting

    Even a little exercise can counter the harms of sitting all day, a new study suggests. Prolonged sitting raises your odds for an early death, but just 20 to 25 minutes of physical activity a day may...

    • Posted October 25, 2023
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  • Blood Test Could Speed Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder

    Researchers say they have developed a simple blood test that can spot biomarkers associated with bipolar disorder, potentially easing diagnosis. For the study, British researchers used both an online psychiatric assessment and a blood test to diagnose...

    • Posted October 25, 2023
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  • 7,500 Daily Steps Before Surgery and Complication Risks Plummet

    Getting a certain number of steps each day can help people improve their fitness, but new research shows it also can pay off in the operating room. The odds of complications within 90 days after hospital discharge...

    • Posted October 25, 2023
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