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• Over 40? Get Fitter and Live 5 Extra Years
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• More Evidence That GLP-1 Meds Curb Alcohol Abuse
• Breathing Dirty Air Might Raise Eczema Risks
• Chlamydia Vaccine Shows Early Promise in Mice

All posts by LadyLively

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  Vegetarian Diet May Help Lower Blood Pressure, Research Suggests

  Japanese review of 39 studies shows a meatless menu might boost cardiovascular health, but the findings are preliminary

  • Posted February 24, 2014
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  Use of Tylenol in Pregnancy Tied to Higher ADHD Risk in Child

  Risk increases with longer use, researchers say; experts caution the finding needs verification

  • Posted February 24, 2014
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  Ovarian Cancer Gene May Point to Early Removal of Ovaries: Study

  In particular, women with BRCA1 mutation should have surgery by age 35, researchers say

  • Posted February 24, 2014
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  Blood Pressure Meds May Raise Risk of Serious Falls for Seniors

  Study found those over 70 who took medications were up to 40 percent more likely to be injured

  • Posted February 24, 2014
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  Chemicals in ‘Western’ Diet Show Alzheimer’s-Like Effects in Mice

  Whether findings might apply to humans remains to be seen

  • Posted February 24, 2014
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  Blood Thinners Now Recommended for People With Irregular Heartbeat

  Updated guideline from American Academy of Neurology aims to reduce stroke risk

  • Posted February 24, 2014
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  Doctors Slower to Prescribe High Blood Pressure Meds to Younger Patients

  Study found age was a factor in how quickly patients got treatment

  • Posted February 24, 2014
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  Many Patients Have Pain After Heart Surgery, Study Finds

  40 percent suffered pain three months later, and 10 percent did after two years

  • Posted February 24, 2014
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  Health Highlights: Feb. 24, 2014

  More Than 1 in 4 U.S. Employees Work When Sick: Survey

  • Posted February 24, 2014
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  Kids’ Checkups Should Include Cholesterol, Depression Tests, Doctors Say

  HIV screening also recommended under revised American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines

  • Posted February 24, 2014
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