All posts by LadyLively

  • Doctors Working With Trans Kids Oppose ‘Unsafe’ State Bans

    A new survey of U.S. doctors specializing in the care of transgender kids finds they’re alarmed by pressure to limit patient care, threats to personal and patient safety, and the possibility of legal action. “The increasing number...

    • Posted September 19, 2023
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  • Many Women May Overestimate Risks From Genes Tied to Breast Cancer

    Women who carry mutations in genes known as BRCA have an elevated risk of breast cancer. But a large, new study suggests that risk may be lower than generally believed — especially if a woman has no...

    • Posted September 19, 2023
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  • Fertility Issues? Ovulation Tests Can Help, Study Finds

    A new review of clinical trials with an eye toward successful conception affirms that timing is key when trying to get pregnant. The review found that using urine ovulation tests to time intercourse improved both birth and...

    • Posted September 19, 2023
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  • Using Meds to Manage Your Arthritis Pain: An Overview

    Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis, and many reach for medication to ease their joint pain and inflammation. The options might seem overwhelming, though. Here, the Arthritis Foundation offers some suggestions for meds that can be purchased...

    • Posted September 19, 2023
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  • Another School Sports Season: How to Lower Your Child’s Odds for Injury

    Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it’s also important to help protect them from injuries. Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helping kids play safely, according to Nemours Kids...

    • Posted September 19, 2023
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  • Heavy Drinking Tied to Dangerous Buildup of Fat Around Heart, Liver

    Before pouring another drink, consider this sobering new research: Heavy drinkers can develop fat around the heart, leading to heart failure and other cardiac problems. This so-called pericardial fat is associated with increased risk of heart disease....

    • Posted September 18, 2023
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  • Older Americans’ Finances Decline in Years Before Dementia Diagnosis

    Perhaps succumbing to fraudsters or facing mounting bills, older Americans begin losing wealth in the years preceding a definitive dementia diagnosis, new research shows. For example, the median household net worth of the seniors in the study...

    • Posted September 18, 2023
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  • Kim Kardashian Just Got a Whole-Body MRI Scan. Should You?

    Whole-body MRI scans are the latest health fad to be promoted by celebrities, with Kim Kardashian taking to Instagram last month to tout the practice. But doctors are warning that such whole-body scans, while tempting, are pricey...

    • Posted September 18, 2023
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  • ADHD Drug Errors Among Kids Have Quadrupled in 20 Years

    Over 3 million American children now take medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but new research shows medication errors have spiked nearly 300% in the past two decades for these kids. The increase in ADHD medication errors parallels...

    • Posted September 18, 2023
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  • Pediatricians’ Group Warns Against Keto Diet for Kids With Diabetes

    Low-carb diets may be all the rage, but they’re not for kids with diabetes, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In a new report, the AAP says that low-carbohydrate diets cannot be recommended for children...

    • Posted September 18, 2023
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