All posts by LadyLively

  • New Technology Could Predict Your Teen Driver’s Risk for a Crash

    When your teen gets a driver’s license, you’ll likely have mixed emotions. While you’re off the hook for carpools, it’s scary to think about your baby behind the wheel. Now, a new video game technology that exposes...

    • Posted October 16, 2023
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  • Think You’re Not a ‘Helicopter’ Parent? New Poll Finds Many Are

    As kids grow up, their desire to venture out on their own and gain some independence is natural. And a new national poll suggests that most parents say they’re fine with that. The problem? The poll highlights...

    • Posted October 16, 2023
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  • Scientists Spot Genes Linked to Raynaud’s Phenomenon

    Scientists have discovered two genes that may trigger Raynaud’s phenomenon, a condition that can cause fingers and toes to go cold and numb because of the constriction of tiny blood vessels under the skin. “We identify two...

    • Posted October 16, 2023
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  • ‘Three’s Company’ Star Suzanne Somers Dies From Cancer at 76

    Actress Suzanne Somers died “peacefully at home” Sunday morning after a return of breast cancer, her publicist announced. Best known for her roles on “Three’s Company” and “Step by Step,” Somers was 76. “She survived an aggressive...

    • Posted October 16, 2023
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  • In Study, Diabetes Drug Mounjaro Helped Dieters Shed an Average of 60 Pounds

    A new trial demonstrates the power of the diabetes drug Mounjaro in fighting obesity, helping folks who used the medication lose about 60 pounds. “In this study, people who added tirzepatide to diet and exercise saw...

    • Posted October 16, 2023
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  • Aging, Mental Health in Dogs: Size Matters

    For dogs, body size matters. That’s true in terms of how quickly they age, but also in their mental health, according to a new study comparing big and little canines. Age-related decline starts at 7 to 8...

    • Posted October 16, 2023
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  • Car Exhaust Could Harm a Woman’s Pregnancy

    Air pollution from heavy traffic may be driving pregnancy complications and health concerns for infants. Researchers who matched more than 60,000 birth records with air-monitoring data found that pregnant patients living in an urban area with elevated...

    • Posted October 16, 2023
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  • Pickleball Is All the Rage, Here’s Tips on Preventing Injuries

    Pickleball has become wildly popular, but that may be fueling a rise in pickleball-related injuries. “It’s quickly becoming a sport of choice for adults over the age of 50,” said Dr. Brian Cole, an orthopedic surgeon and...

    • Posted October 16, 2023
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  • Not Just a Lump: Many Women Miss Subtle Signs of Breast Cancer

    The vast majority of women know a lump in their breast likely signals the presence of cancer, a new survey finds, but that’s not the only sign of the disease. “Screening mammography is our No. 1 defense...

    • Posted October 16, 2023
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  • Inflammatory Breast Cancer Is Rare But Aggressive: Know the Signs

    Inflammatory breast cancer is rare, but it’s aggressive, fast-growing and hard to detect early, so it’s important to know the warning signs. The American Cancer Society is working to raise awareness about this form of breast cancer,...

    • Posted October 15, 2023
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