All posts by LadyLively

  • Americans Who Are Deaf Can Now Use 988 Suicide Helpline

    MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. government’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is expanding its reach to help more people. The crisis line has now launched services in American Sign Language (ASL) to help...

    • Posted September 11, 2023
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  • In Good News for U.S., Flu Vaccine Working Well in South America

    MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) – In a finding that should ease the minds of Americans ahead of another flu season, this year’s vaccines have already cut the risk of hospitalization in half during the South...

    • Posted September 11, 2023
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  • City Living Means More Coughs, Colds for Kids

    Two new studies looked to explain an increased risk of respiratory infections like coughs and colds in babies and young children, finding city living to be among the culprits. Young children who grow up in towns and...

    • Posted September 11, 2023
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  • Healthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma

    Babies who have more mature microbes in their gut are less likely to have allergy-related wheezing and asthma in early childhood, according to new research. “Our studies on the Barwon Infant Study showed that a more mature...

    • Posted September 11, 2023
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  • People Infected With Hepatitis C May Need the Hepatitis B Shot

    Patients with hepatitis C should consider being vaccinated again for hepatitis B, because their immune response to the initial shot may be inadequate, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School urge those...

    • Posted September 11, 2023
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  • Old Age & Heat Can Be Deadly Combo: Tips to Stay Safe

    Hot weather can pose serious health risks for older adults. Existing medical conditions, problems moving around and medications raise the risk of heatstroke, according to an expert at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Being prepared can...

    • Posted September 11, 2023
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  • Surgery Soon? Use These 3 Tips to Manage Post-Surgical Pain

    When someone has surgery, pain may be top of mind. An expert in managing post-op pain offers three tips for keeping it under control, safely. “Pain can inhibit recovery, but good pain control can be an accelerator...

    • Posted September 10, 2023
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  • Melatonin for Kids: Is it Safe? How to Help School Children Get Good Sleep

    SATURDAY, Sept. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Lots of parents are giving their children the supplement melatonin to help with sleep, but is it safe? In a new survey, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found...

    • Posted September 9, 2023
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  • Opposites May Not Attract After All, Study of Millions of Couples Finds

    There’s an adage that in romantic relationships, opposites attract. Now, a large, new study confirms that just like many old sayings, it’s wrong. In an analysis of about 200 studies involving millions of couples, researchers came to...

    • Posted September 8, 2023
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  • An Exercise-Induced Hormone Might Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s

    Therapies based on a hormone people make while exercising may be the next frontier in treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers have found that the exercise-induced hormone irisin may reduce both the plaque and...

    • Posted September 8, 2023
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