All posts by LadyLively

  • U.S. Prescription Drug Prices Nearly Triple Those of Other Nations

    Americans pay nearly three times as much for their prescription drugs as residents of other nations do, new research shows. Drug prices in the United States average nearly 2.8 times those seen in 33 other countries, the...

    • Posted February 5, 2024
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  • Even Mild Cases of COVID Can Leave Lingering Insomnia

    Even mild cases of COVID can trigger insomnia in most people, a new study reports. About three out of four people with mild COVID (76%) reported experiencing insomnia following their illness. Further, nearly one in four (23%)...

    • Posted February 5, 2024
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  • New Treatment Approach Good News for People Battling Rectal Cancers

    Rectal cancer often involves surgeries that can lead to a debilitating loss of bowel function for patients. However, new research suggests that a less aggressive approach to treating the disease has helped an increasing number of patients...

    • Posted February 5, 2024
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  • Nighttime Driving: Know the Risks

    Driving at night can be risky business, as a dangerous combination of darkness and the glare of bright lights can make it hard to see the road, but one expert offers some safety tips. “If you have...

    • Posted February 3, 2024
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  • Women Are More Prone to Autoimmune Disorders Than Men, and Scientists May Know Why

    Women are much more prone than men to develop autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and lupus. Now, researchers have come up with a potential explanation for that — one that’s rooted in genes that drive...

    • Posted February 2, 2024
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  • Dental Group Says Lead Aprons No Longer Needed for X-Rays

    The heavy lead apron dentists drape over you during dental X-rays may soon be a thing of the past. On Thursday, the American Dental Association (ADA) announced that its member dentists can dispense with the aprons, technically...

    • Posted February 2, 2024
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  • Americans Have Mixed Feelings on Tech, AI in Health Care: Poll

    Americans are cautiously optimistic that AI will be able to improve the health care they receive, a new Cleveland Clinic survey finds. About three out of five Americans believe that AI will lead to better heart care, and...

    • Posted February 2, 2024
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  • CDC Warns That ‘Gas Station Heroin’ May Contain Synthetic Pot

    It’s known by the street name “gas station heroin,” but a new government report finds the highly addictive supplement Neptune’s Fix may also contain synthetic pot. The product has already been linked to seizures, brain swelling and...

    • Posted February 2, 2024
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  • Latest COVID Vaccine Shields Against Current Dominant Strain

    In some good news for those folks who rolled up their sleeves for the latest COVID vaccine last fall, new government research shows the updated shots halve the chances of getting a symptomatic infection. “Everything from this...

    • Posted February 2, 2024
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  • Dermatologists’ Group Offers Latest Guidance on Acne

    It might take a combination of treatments to rein in problem acne in teens and adults, updated guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) suggest. The guidelines on the all-too-common condition (acne affects 85% of teens...

    • Posted February 2, 2024
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