All posts by LadyLively

  • Do Short Kids Need Growth Hormone to Boost Self-Esteem? Maybe Not

    FRIDAY July 7, 2023Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Erin Okawa works in a wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood and sees many parents worried about their kids’ height. “I have a clinic in Manhattan Beach, which was apparently settled by ex-volleyball...

    • Posted July 7, 2023
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  • IVF Success: Season Eggs Are Collected Could Make a Difference

    Sunny summer days may improve the odds for successful in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study suggests. For women undergoing IVF, the season in which her eggs are retrieved could affect the success of embryo transplantation and...

    • Posted July 7, 2023
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  • Men’s, Women’s Hands Give Off Different ‘Scent Profiles’

    Dogs can sniff out and track someone based on their scent, a trait that has aided scores of criminal investigations. Laboratory scientists working with human odors report that a new discovery may also further crime solving: They’ve...

    • Posted July 7, 2023
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  • Fewer Kids Are Being Prescribed Antipsychotic Meds

    The use of antipsychotic medication in children is continuing to plummet, likely because of better policies and education, new research shows. The study found a 43% drop in antipsychotic prescriptions for Medicaid-enrolled children in 45 states, a...

    • Posted July 7, 2023
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  • Expressing Yourself Creatively Gives Mental Health Boost, Poll Finds

    One way to get real peace of mind: Start doing something creative. Americans who engage in creative activities — from crafting to playing the piano to painting — report better mental health, according to a new poll...

    • Posted July 7, 2023
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  • Exercise + Good Sleep Best Combo for Aging Brains

    Getting regular exercise can help protect against mental decline in an aging brain. But poor sleep can take away those benefits. A new study found that people who were more active but slept less than six hours...

    • Posted July 7, 2023
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  • FDA Gives Full Approval to Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave full approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, clearing the way for insurance coverage of the pricey drug. “The full FDA approval will open the floodgates for people with...

    • Posted July 6, 2023
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  • Brushing, Flossing Could Help Shield Your Brain From Dementia

    Add risk of developing memory problems later in life to the list of consequences linked to poor oral health. Not taking care of your mouth and teeth has already been associated with heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers...

    • Posted July 6, 2023
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  • Nearly Half of Tap Water Americans Drink Is Tainted With PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’

    “Forever chemicals” are widespread in the environment, and new research finds they can be detected in about 45% of U.S. tap water samples. The chemicals are per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, and their spread through...

    • Posted July 6, 2023
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  • Heat: How Much Can the Human Body Stand?

    Record-breaking heat waves are pummeling the United States and the world, causing many to wonder how much of this a body can take and still survive. The limit is somewhere between 104 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit if...

    • Posted July 6, 2023
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