All posts by LadyLively

  • Depression Can Be a Killer for People With Diabetes

    Many people with type 2 diabetes also struggle with depression, and this combination can lead to premature death, researchers say. “More than 35 million Americans have diabetes, and more than 95 million have prediabetes, making diabetes one...

    • Posted November 7, 2023
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  • Nonsurgical Treatment Works Well for Arthritic Thumbs

    Patients with osteoarthritis in their thumbs can get good long-term outcomes with orthotics and exercise therapy, and avoid surgery at the same time, new research shows. “Our findings support nonsurgical treatment as the first treatment choice and...

    • Posted November 7, 2023
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  • Wildfire Smoke Raises Risks for Folks on Dialysis

    Exposure to wildfire-related air pollution in western states has taken its toll on U.S. patients who are on dialysis. New research linked it to elevated risks of hospitalization and death in patients who were receiving in-center hemodialysis...

    • Posted November 7, 2023
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  • Gun Violence Takes Huge Mental, Financial Toll on Kids & Their Families

    Gun violence causes a ripple effect that creates a lasting impact on young people lucky enough to survive being shot, as well as their families, a comprehensive new study finds. Child and teenaged gunshot survivors carry the...

    • Posted November 7, 2023
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  • COVID Vaccine Won’t Raise Miscarriage Risk

    TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A new study provides deeper insight into the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for people planning to become pregnant. Boston University researchers found no increased risk of early or late-term miscarriage...

    • Posted November 7, 2023
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  • Caregiving’s Financial Toll Is Often Hidden

    A growing number of people have become unpaid caregivers for loved ones, and a new report says many are overlooking the financial consequences of their selflessness. One in five adults now provide uncompensated care to family and...

    • Posted November 7, 2023
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  • More U.S. Children Enter Foster Care in States With Abortion Restrictions

    When states have restrictive abortion laws in place, more children end up in foster care, new research finds. This happened even before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, the investigators noted. The...

    • Posted November 7, 2023
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  • FDA Expands Investigation of Pureed Fruit Pouches

    Amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls, U.S. health officials have expanded their investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon pureed fruit. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in an updated alert posted...

    • Posted November 6, 2023
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  • Marijuana Use Could Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Heart Failure

    People who regularly smoke medical marijuana may be increasing their risk for a heart attack, heart failure or stroke, new research suggests. One study found that cannabis use among older patients increases the risk of heart attack...

    • Posted November 6, 2023
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  • Tyson Chicken Nuggets Recalled Over Small Metal Pieces in Product

    Nearly 30,000 pounds of dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets have been recalled by maker Tyson Foods Inc. after customers discovered small bits of metal in some of the nuggets. There has been one reported minor oral injury associated with...

    • Posted November 6, 2023
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