All posts by LadyLively

  • Affording Health Care Now a Struggle for Half of Americans: Poll

    More than half of working-age Americans struggle to afford their health care and many forgo care, possibly risking their health, according to a new survey. The Commonwealth Fund survey queried more than 7,800 individuals aged 19 and...

    • Posted October 26, 2023
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  • Gene Discovery Could Mean Longer Lives for Golden Retrievers, Maybe Humans

    New research is shedding light on why one of man’s best friends — the golden retriever — has high odds for cancer death, although some end up living much longer than average. This popular dog breed has...

    • Posted October 26, 2023
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  • Even a Little Physical Activity Can Offset a Day Spent Sitting

    Even a little exercise can counter the harms of sitting all day, a new study suggests. Prolonged sitting raises your odds for an early death, but just 20 to 25 minutes of physical activity a day may...

    • Posted October 25, 2023
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  • Blood Test Could Speed Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder

    Researchers say they have developed a simple blood test that can spot biomarkers associated with bipolar disorder, potentially easing diagnosis. For the study, British researchers used both an online psychiatric assessment and a blood test to diagnose...

    • Posted October 25, 2023
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  • 7,500 Daily Steps Before Surgery and Complication Risks Plummet

    Getting a certain number of steps each day can help people improve their fitness, but new research shows it also can pay off in the operating room. The odds of complications within 90 days after hospital discharge...

    • Posted October 25, 2023
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  • Looking for Reliable Info Online on Breast Cancer Surgery? It’s Tough to Find

    WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023  If you’re contemplating breast cancer surgery, searching online for information may not be the best way to learn about your treatment options.  Why? Educational materials on breast cancer surgery often vary widely in...

    • Posted October 25, 2023
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  • Many U.S. Health Care Workers Face Harassment, Burnout

    Health workers are experiencing ever-increasing levels of harassment and burnout in the wake of the pandemic, a new federal survey has found. Reports of harassment on the job more than doubled during the pandemic years, and nearly...

    • Posted October 25, 2023
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  • Statin Could Fight Severe COVID, but Vitamin C Does Not: Study

    Clinical trials investigating use of two widely available products — vitamin C and the statin drug simvastatin — in critically ill COVID patients have yielded far different results. Simvastatin had a 96% likelihood of improving outcomes, including...

    • Posted October 25, 2023
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  • Bagged, Precut Onions Tied to Salmonella Illnesses in 22 States

    WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Federal regulators are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to packaged, diced onions that has sickened at least 73 people across 22 states. Fifteen of the illnesses were so bad that...

    • Posted October 25, 2023
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  • Doctors’ Group Expands Definition of ‘Infertility’

    WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).  While the guidance for heterosexual couples with medical reasons for being unable...

    • Posted October 25, 2023
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