All posts by LadyLively

  • Give Thanks for Healthy Diet Changes During the Holidays

    THURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2023 (Healthday News) — Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday eating season, when everyone is constantly tempted by sweet treats, rich foods and fancy, high-calorie drinks. But before diving into decadent eating, consider...

    • Posted November 23, 2023
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  • Family Fun Can Burn Off Those Extra Thanksgiving Calories

    It’s common to find yourself stuffed at some point during Thanksgiving Day festivities, but experts say staying active can help you burn some calories and feel a little less sluggish after the big meal. Kicking off Thanksgiving...

    • Posted November 23, 2023
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  • Avoid Food Poisoning This Holiday Season

    The last thing a holiday host wants is to have guests get food poisoning from the feast they’ve set. That’s why food safety is particularly important as people prepare for holiday festivities, poison control center experts say....

    • Posted November 22, 2023
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  • Birth Rates Have Risen in States With Abortion Bans

    New data shows that births rose in the first half of 2023 in states where abortion bans came into effect following the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022. States with bans had an average 2.3% rise...

    • Posted November 22, 2023
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  • Clues to Mysterious New Sickness Affecting Dogs

    A new type of bacterial infection could be the culprit behind a mysterious canine respiratory illness that has been infecting dogs from coast to coast, New Hampshire researchers say. Genetic sequencing of samples from 70 infected dogs...

    • Posted November 22, 2023
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  • Too Few Seniors Get Follow-up Care After a Serious Fall

    Four of every 10 American seniors who suffer a fall and end up in the ER with head trauma get no follow-up care once they go home, a new study finds. “Only 59 percent of our study...

    • Posted November 22, 2023
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  • Mexican Americans Face Higher Odds for Liver Cancer With Each New Generation

    The risk of developing liver cancer appears to be rising with each successive generation of Mexican-Americans, especially men, a new report finds. “Liver cancer is becoming a growing concern among Latinos, underscoring the importance of comprehending the...

    • Posted November 22, 2023
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  • Breast Cancer Rates Higher in Urban vs. Rural Areas

    Environmental contaminants may be driving higher rates of breast cancer in urban areas compared to rural locales, a new North Carolina study finds. “Our analyses indicate significant associations between environmental quality and breast cancer incidence,” said lead...

    • Posted November 22, 2023
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  • Charity Scams Get Active Over the Holidays: Expert Tips to Avoid Them

    Abandoned animals, kids with cancer, disabled veterans:  These and other pitches for charity can move your emotions and have you reaching for your credit card.  But beware: Especially around the holidays, fake charity scammers are hard at...

    • Posted November 22, 2023
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  • AI Could Predict a Nonsmoker’s Risk for Lung Cancer

    Artificial intelligence (AI) can help assess lung cancer risk in nonsmokers, a new study shows. The “CXR-Lung-Risk” AI program evaluates routine chest X-ray images, looking for patterns associated with lung cancer, researchers said. People whose chest X-rays...

    • Posted November 22, 2023
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