All posts by LadyLively

  • Ozempic, Wegovy Won’t Raise User’s Suicide Risk, Study Finds

    The booming popularity of the weight-loss drug semaglutide has prompted increasing concerns about potential side effects from taking Ozempic or Wegovy. But a new study rules out one possible problem — using semaglutide does not increase a...

    • Posted September 3, 2024
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  • What Is the EEE Mosquito-Borne Virus?

    New England is on alert following one death and a handful of infections of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. A New Hampshire resident died after contracting EEE, which is spread by mosquito bites, according to a release...

    • Posted September 3, 2024
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  • Depressed Adolescents Twice as Likely to Take Up Vaping

    A survey of Australian adolescents finds those who are experiencing depressive symptoms have double the risk of taking up vaping. “In the short term, nicotine may reduce feelings of anxiety and stress, and young people may be...

    • Posted September 3, 2024
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  • Taking Wegovy, Zepbound? One Expert Has Dietary Advice

    Folks taking weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound might think they’ve found a shortcut to better health. But they still need to eat a high-quality diet if they want to maintain their well-being while they shed pounds,...

    • Posted September 3, 2024
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  • New High-Tech Mask Uses Breath to Check Your Health

    An experimental “smart mask” can check a person’s breath to check their health, researchers report. Fitted with biosensors, the simple paper mask could be used to track respiratory ailments, kidney disease and a number of other health...

    • Posted September 3, 2024
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  • Researchers Pinpoint Genes Behind Form of Early Menopause

    Cases of menopause occurring before the age of 40 can be a major cause of distress and discomfort for women, but researchers now believe they’ve homed in on the condition’s genetic cause. A team at deCODE genetics...

    • Posted September 3, 2024
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  • False-Positive Mammogram Result Has Many Women Quitting Mammography

    A significant number of women stop getting regular mammograms after being frightened by a “false positive” scan that incorrectly suggests they have breast cancer, a new study finds. About 77% of women return for a regular mammogram...

    • Posted September 3, 2024
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  • Childhood Brain Tumor Survivors Can Lag in School — Interventions Can Help

    Brain tumors in young children are rare, but those who survive them can lag in school for years afterwards, new research shows. For those families that can afford it, intervening when kids are still in the preschool...

    • Posted September 3, 2024
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  • New Blood Test Could Predict Women’s 30-year Risk for Heart Disease

    Could a simple blood test help predict a woman’s three-decade risk of heart disease? Yes, claims new research that found women with high levels of three specific blood markers had a greater than threefold increased risk for...

    • Posted September 2, 2024
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  • Cold Weather Raises Heart Attack Risk

    Hospitals see more admissions for heart attacks in the days after cold weather sets in, new research shows. “Individuals may be particularly vulnerable to acute cardiac events during periods of cold stress,” said study lead author Wenli...

    • Posted September 2, 2024
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