All posts by LadyLively

  • Colon Cancer Blood Test 83% Accurate in Spotting Tumors

    An experimental blood test accurately detected colon cancer in more than 8 in 10 people confirmed to have the disease, researchers report. The test — which could be an option for people who want to avoid colonoscopy...

    • Posted March 14, 2024
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  • Actress Olivia Munn Is Battling Breast Cancer

    Actress and “X-Men” star Olivia Munn announced Wednesday that she has been fighting breast cancer. Posting on her Instagram account, beside a photo of herself in a hospital bed, Munn wrote,  “I was diagnosed with breast cancer....

    • Posted March 14, 2024
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  • There Are Multiple Child Asthma Triggers in Dirty Air

    There’s a toxic stew of chemicals in polluted air that can all trigger asthma attacks in kids, new research shows. Also, where a child lives — for example, near factories or highways — greatly influences how much...

    • Posted March 14, 2024
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  • Could War Zone Blasts Raise Veterans’ Odds for Alzheimer’s?

    Combat veterans who suffered traumatic brain injuries due to explosive blasts may have markers in their spinal fluid similar to those of Alzheimer’s disease, new research finds. “Previous research has shown that moderate to severe traumatic brain...

    • Posted March 14, 2024
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  • Zepbound Helps Obese People Shed Pounds, Regardless of Starting Weight

    The blockbuster weight-loss medication Zepbound (tirzepatide) appears to help folks quickly shed pounds regardless of how overweight they are, or how long they’ve lived being overweight or obese. Those are the findings of two separate analyses of...

    • Posted March 14, 2024
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  • What’s Your ‘Sleep Type’? Research Reveals 4 Key Patterns

    Do you struggle to sleep during the week and play catch up on the weekend?  Do you toss and turn all night long and start the day in a fog? Are you a napper? Or are you...

    • Posted March 14, 2024
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  • Researchers Find Gene That May Shield Men From Severe COVID-19

    It only appears to work until age 74, but a new study has identified a gene variant that protects men from from severe illness and death when COVID lands them in the hospital. The protective gene appears...

    • Posted March 14, 2024
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  • Race, Ethnicity Plays Role in Liver Transplant Survival

    Researchers hope findings from a new study of liver transplant patients will lead to improved interventions for those from racial and ethnic minority groups. The study — led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas...

    • Posted March 14, 2024
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  • Taking ‘Study Drugs’ Like Adderall Could Be Gateway to More Drug Abuse

    College students who use drugs like Adderall to help them focus on their studies may be setting themselves up for trouble. Researchers asked 700 undergraduates across the United States about drugs commonly used by students — including...

    • Posted March 14, 2024
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  • Using Tap Water for Your Nasal Rinse? Beware Amoeba Dangers

    Folks with sinus issues often turn to neti pots or “nasal rinsing” to help clear their clogged passages. Unfortunately, too many don’t follow standard advice to avoid using tap water, and that’s leading to sometimes fatal amoebic...

    • Posted March 13, 2024
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