All posts by LadyLively

  • Ginger May Ease Inflammation of Autoimmune Diseases

    Ginger supplements may help those with certain autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, control inflammation. New research has added evidence to support the impact of ginger on white blood cell function, particularly a type of...

    • Posted September 25, 2023
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  • How to Care for a New Body Piercing

    Piercings can be a fun way to express yourself, but they can also cause complications — particularly in areas that aren’t the earlobes — and need proper care. “The first step to caring for your piercing is...

    • Posted September 24, 2023
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  • Talking to a Loved One Battling Substance Abuse: Staying Positive Is Key

    A conversation with a family member or loved one struggling with addiction can be the catalyst for getting help. But it’s important to choose your words carefully when discussing possible addiction to controlled substances with your loved...

    • Posted September 23, 2023
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  • RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Help Shield Newborns Receives Full U.S. Approval

    Women may soon have a vaccine they can take during a pregnancy to help protect their newborn from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Following approval one month ago by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for...

    • Posted September 22, 2023
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  • Many Americans Frustrated in Search for Low-Cost COVID Boosters

    Americans seeking out the new COVID boosters are finding themselves held back by insurance entanglements and supply delays. Some insurers have balked at covering the vaccines, with people arriving at shot appointments only to be told that...

    • Posted September 22, 2023
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  • In 22 U.S. States, More Than a Third of Adults Are Now Obese

    Obesity is on the rise across the United States. In 22 states, 35% of adults or more were obese last year, new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show. Just 10 years ago,...

    • Posted September 22, 2023
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  • Kraft Cheese Slices Recalled Due to Plastic Wrap Choking Hazard

    Kraft Heinz said it is recalling over 83,000 packs of its Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because of a packaging defect in the plastic that wraps the cheese slices. A temporary issue developed on one of...

    • Posted September 22, 2023
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  • Kids’ ER Visits for Mental Health Crises Rise When School Term Begins

    While the start of the school year can give kids and teens the chance to reconnect with friends and enjoy school sports and activities, it can also trigger stressors that send many to the emergency room for...

    • Posted September 22, 2023
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  • Medicaid Reinstated for Nearly 500,000 Children and Families: CMS

    FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) – About 500,000 children and families have had their Medicaid reinstated after some states erroneously purged them because of a systems issue, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) said...

    • Posted September 22, 2023
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  • Newer Diabetes Meds Might Not Work as Well in Black Patients

    FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) – New research suggests some newer diabetes treatments may not be as beneficial for Black patients, after earlier drug trials included small numbers of non-white people. Whether the medications — called...

    • Posted September 22, 2023
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