All posts by LadyLively

  • Spike in Measles Cases Could Threaten Elimination Status in U.S.: CDC

    More than 100 measles cases have already been reported in the United States this year, a significant increase over previous years that threatens the country’s attempts to eliminate the illness, federal health officials warned Thursday. A total...

    • Posted April 12, 2024
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  • Pandemic’s Effect in Isolating Older Americans May Not Be Over

    COVID-19 lockdowns prompted countless American seniors to become socially isolated. Now, new research finds that many have still not fully rejoined society. More than half of older adults still spend more time at home and less time...

    • Posted April 12, 2024
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  • ‘Virtual Biopsy’ Tests Skin Lesions Without a Scalpel

    Folks with a suspicious-looking mole or questionable skin lesion often have to endure a scalpel or shaver so their doctor can cut off a sample to send in for biopsy. But a new, noninvasive “virtual biopsy” might...

    • Posted April 12, 2024
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  • Seafood Can Pass on PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Study Finds

    Cancer-linked ‘forever chemicals’ made news this week, with the Biden Administration vowing to cut levels in the nation’s tap water. New research finds that the chemicals, known as PFAS, can also contaminate the seafood Americans eat. No...

    • Posted April 12, 2024
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  • Young Women Often Delay Looking Into Breast Symptoms

    Young women who find a lump or other potential signs of breast cancer often delay for weeks before finally seeing a doctor, a new study shows. On average, young women waited two weeks before seeing a doctor...

    • Posted April 12, 2024
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  • Blood Loss Drives Higher Death Rate for Women During Bypass Surgeries

    It’s long been documented that women have a slimmer chance of surviving heart bypass surgery compared to men, and researchers believe that they now know why. Women tend to be more vulnerable to blood loss during surgery...

    • Posted April 12, 2024
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  • New Treatment Could Be Advance Against Cervical Precancers

    Women who undergo regular Pap smears are no doubt familiar with the possibility of “precancerous” cells being detected. These cells — called cervical intraepithelial neoplasias (CINs) — can progress to full-blown cervical cancers, but a new trial...

    • Posted April 12, 2024
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  • Tips To Getting Your Rosacea Under Control

    Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness on a person’s face. It commonly appears as a tendency to blush or flush more easily, but also can cause more serious symptoms like: Swollen skin. Skin that...

    • Posted April 12, 2024
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  • Parents, You Can Ease a Teen’s Stress Around Standardized Tests

    Standardized tests put a lot of pressure on teenagers who want to secure their future and make their parents and teachers proud. This stress can lead to symptoms like stomach aches, sleep problems, irritability and heightened emotionality,...

    • Posted April 12, 2024
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  • Parents Tending Backyard Poultry Can Pass Along Dangerous Salmonella to Infants

    A days-old newborn in Oregon was sickened with salmonella that may have been transmitted from parents who tended infected poultry located 150 miles away, a new report finds. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has...

    • Posted April 11, 2024
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