All posts by LadyLively

  • Could a Warming Climate Bring Yellow Fever to America?

    Yellow fever may be resurfacing in the United States, thanks to climate change. The mosquito-borne viral illness decimated southern U.S. cities from 1820 to 1905, and now a new report says it could return to those areas....

    • Posted October 18, 2023
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  • Commonly Used Drug Might Be New Treatment Option for IBS

    An inexpensive medication long used for depression and migraines now has a clinical trial to back up its off-label use for another condition that lowers quality of life: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In the study, British researchers...

    • Posted October 18, 2023
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  • Obesity Raises Odds for Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors

    Many breast cancer survivors take a hormonal drug after cancer treatment to stave off a recurrence, but new research suggests these drugs may be less effective in women who are obese. Breast cancer cells in hormone-positive breast...

    • Posted October 18, 2023
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  • Seniors, 18 Holes of Golf Might Make You Smarter

    Want to do something to protect your thinking skills as you age? Swing that golf club or go for a walk. A new study found that walking about 3.7 miles or playing 18 holes of golf improved...

    • Posted October 18, 2023
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  • Blood Pressure’s Ups & Downs Could Harm Heart, Brain

    Fluctuating blood pressure can be a harbinger for both dementia and heart disease, a new study finds. Ups and downs within 24 hours or even over several days or weeks were linked with impaired thinking, researchers from...

    • Posted October 18, 2023
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  • U.S. Injuries From E-Bikes, E-Scooters Jumped 21% in One Year

    E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards are everywhere — and injuries related to their use are soaring. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a new report on Tuesday showing that injuries associated with these so-called micro-mobility devices...

    • Posted October 18, 2023
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  • Serotonin May Play Big Role in Long COVID

    New research has uncovered evidence that remnants of the COVID-19 virus may remain in some patients’ guts for months, contributing to the lingering symptoms known as long COVID. The remnants appear to trigger a drop in levels...

    • Posted October 18, 2023
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  • A Doctor’s Empathy Can Be Key to Breast Cancer Care

    A breast cancer diagnosis often causes anxiety and depression, but an empathetic doctor can help. Supportive communication is key to reducing patient uncertainty and promoting mental well-being, Rutgers University researchers have found. “Our findings suggest that provider...

    • Posted October 18, 2023
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  • Adults With ADHD May Face Higher Dementia Risk

    Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than other adults, a new study suggests. The results also indicate that treatment with ADHD medication may help reduce their dementia risk. No...

    • Posted October 17, 2023
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  • Are Trigger Warnings Useless? New Study Says Yes

    “Trigger warnings” are now widely accepted as away to help people avoid harm from disturbing content. Trouble is, they just don’t work, according to new research. Trigger warnings seem like an obvious good: They alert people that...

    • Posted October 17, 2023
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