All posts by LadyLively

  • Could Living Football Players Be Overdiagnosed for CTE?

    Former pro football players with symptoms of depression or anxiety are far more likely to receive an unverifiable diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) than players without those mental health conditions, a new study reports. Players with...

    • Posted October 6, 2023
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  • Passengers in Wheelchairs Can’t Use Most Airplane Washrooms. That Could Change

    With airplane bathrooms inaccessible to most people with disabilities, those who use wheelchairs have a necessary pre-flight routine: Dehydrate and hope for the best. Now, relief is on the way. Among a series of actions aimed at...

    • Posted October 6, 2023
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  • Could Folks Suffer From ‘Long Colds,’ Similar to Long COVID?

    Long COVID, a constellation of symptoms that extend past the initial illness, is now a recognized condition. But researchers say COVID-19 may not be the only respiratory virus that causes these lasting health impacts — “long colds”...

    • Posted October 6, 2023
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  • Music Lovers’ Physiology ‘Synchronizes’ at Classical Music Concerts

    New research suggests that concert goers may synchronize their breathing and more as they listen to the intricacies of a classical symphony performance. Previous studies have shown that music may be able to induce synchronization in listeners,...

    • Posted October 6, 2023
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  • Living in ‘Walkable’ Neighborhoods Lowers Women’s Cancer Risk

    FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Healthy steps: Living in a neighborhood that’s easy to walk in could be good for women’s health. New research finds that women who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower rates...

    • Posted October 6, 2023
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  • Going Vegan Healthy for Dogs, Cats — and the Planet

    Should Fluffy and Fido go vegan? A new study says yes — for the environment. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that livestock are responsible for 14.5% of the greenhouse gas emissions. In response, some...

    • Posted October 5, 2023
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  • 70 Million ‘Slime Licker’ Candies Recalled Due to Choking Risk

    Candy Dynamics Inc. said Thursday it is recalling 70 million of its candies because they can pose a choking hazard. The recall is for its “Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candies.” Consumers should immediately stop using the...

    • Posted October 5, 2023
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  • CDC Stops Issuing New COVID Vaccination Cards

    Wallet-friendly cards showing proof of COVID vaccinations served a purpose early in the pandemic, but they’re on their way out. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing the cards, likely changing how people...

    • Posted October 5, 2023
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  • Study Confirms Risk of Gastro Issues for People Taking Wegovy, Ozempic

    While many have raved about the powers of popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, new research confirms the medications can trigger some nasty gastrointestinal side effects. Known as GLP-1 agonists, they may increase the risk of...

    • Posted October 5, 2023
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  • Cancer Drug Shortages Persist Across U.S.

    U.S. cancer centers continue to have shortages of commonly used chemotherapy drugs, a new survey shows, though the medications are not as scarce as they were last June. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a nonprofit alliance...

    • Posted October 5, 2023
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