All posts by LadyLively

  • Hepatitis C Rates Soar Among Pregnant Women

    (HealthDay News) – In the two decades since the opioid epidemic took off, the addiction crisis has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans. Now, new research points to another grim outgrowth of the crisis...

    • Posted July 21, 2023
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  • For Over 1 in 10 Young U.S. Adults, Vaping Is a Regular Habit

    About 11% of young adults in the United States now actively use electronic cigarettes, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says in a new report. The report, from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, adds...

    • Posted July 21, 2023
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  • Need Vitamin D, But Need to Watch the Sun? Here’s How You Do It

    Your body needs vitamin D, the “sunshine” vitamin, but too much time in the sun can increase your risk for skin cancer. An expert offers tips for boosting vitamin D intake while staying safe from the sun...

    • Posted July 21, 2023
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  • 1 in 5 Kids Had Long COVID Symptoms Months After Infection

    Close to one-fifth of kids with COVID-19 may still have lingering symptoms months after their initial infection, new research finds. The review, of 31 international studies, found that over 16% of children and teenagers with COVID had...

    • Posted July 21, 2023
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  • Omega-3s May Preserve Lung Health

    A new study offers strong evidence that eating fish or supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids supports lung health. The finding underscores the importance of including fish and other sources of omega-3s in the diet, researchers say. Many...

    • Posted July 21, 2023
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  • Breast Cancer Survivors Age Faster Biologically Than Cancer-Free Women: Study

    Women who have survived breast cancer age faster than women who have never had to survive the disease. The treatment they received impacted their aging rates, according to a new study from Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa,...

    • Posted July 21, 2023
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  • How NSAIDs Can Make a C. Difficile Infection Worse

    Aspirin, naproxen and other common pain medications known as NSAIDs worsen gastrointestinal infections caused by a bacterium known as Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), new research shows. NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are widely used to ease pain and...

    • Posted July 21, 2023
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  • Blood Levels of Vitamin B Amino Acids Linked to Dementia Risk After Air Pollution Exposure

    Scientists have reported a link between air pollution and dementia risk, but they haven’t had a good understanding of the mechanisms behind this association. Now, a new study provides some answers. “In this study, we found that...

    • Posted July 21, 2023
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  • 5 Ways Your Teen Can Prepare for Sports Season

    Competitive sports can be a lot of fun for kids and teens, but starting a new season requires some planning. Nemours TeensHealth offers some suggestions for kids and teens who are taking up a new sport or...

    • Posted July 21, 2023
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  • Scientists Spot 32 Proteins That Hint at Alzheimer’s Risk

    It’s difficult to fully predict who will develop Alzheimer’s disease in advance. Now, a new study suggests that certain markers in the blood may occur 10 to 20 years before the start of symptoms and could help...

    • Posted July 20, 2023
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