All posts by LadyLively

  • Could Your Genes Guard You From the Symptoms of COVID Infection?

    In the world of COVID-19 infections, the majority of patients develop symptoms, while about one-fifth mysteriously don’t develop a cough, sore throat or other tell-tale signs of illness. Now, new research finds that these symptom-free super-dodgers are...

    • Posted July 19, 2023
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  • AHA News: Woman Survives Stroke in 2 Parts of the Brain at Age 29

    WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — After a night of partying, 29-year-old Bethany Moeddel felt nauseous and had a headache. A hangover, she figured. She couldn’t sleep it off, though, because it was a...

    • Posted July 19, 2023
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  • AHA News: Hmong Americans May Have Strokes at Much Younger Ages

    WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Hmong American adults who have a stroke tend to be much younger than their white counterparts and may be more likely to have a less common type that...

    • Posted July 19, 2023
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  • Blood Prick Test for Alzheimer’s Shows Promise

    A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease now requires a series of complicated and expensive imaging scans that look for abnormal protein plaques and tangles in the brain. But in the near future, detecting signs of Alzheimer’s could...

    • Posted July 19, 2023
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  • New Malaria Case Reported in Florida Brings National Total to 8

    The United States now has had eight reported cases of malaria, seven of them in Florida, state health officials reported Tuesday. Considered a public health emergency, these cases are the first in two decades to be acquired...

    • Posted July 19, 2023
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  • Women With Severe Stroke Less Likely Than Men to Be Sent to Stroke Centers

    Despite worse symptoms and living about the same distance from comprehensive stroke centers, women with a severe type of stroke are less likely to be sent to these facilities than men, a new study reveals. Researchers at...

    • Posted July 19, 2023
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  • Bipolar Disorder Ups Early Death Risk by Sixfold

    People who have bipolar disorder may have a higher risk of dying early, according to new research. Finnish investigators say this is due to a combination of external causes — such as suicide, accidents and violence —...

    • Posted July 19, 2023
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  • Here’s How to Make Summer Sports Camp a Safe Adventure for Your Kid

    If your child is in sports camp this summer, you’ll want them to have fun and stay safe. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existing medical conditions, staying hydrated and heat...

    • Posted July 19, 2023
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  • Does Your Child Have Asthma? Here’s How to Prepare Them to Go Back to School

    Whether your child attends a year-round school or one on a traditional calendar, parents can take steps to make classroom reentry healthier for kids with asthma. Asthma causes an estimated 13.8 million missed school days each year,...

    • Posted July 19, 2023
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  • Steer Clear of UTIs This Summer

    Dehydration brings lots of risks — including urinary tract infections (UTIs). An expert offers some tips for avoiding these painful infections without sacrificing summer fun. “Patients can experience more UTIs during the summer due to inadequate fluid...

    • Posted July 19, 2023
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