All posts by LadyLively

  • Sick? You’ll Need Multiple Tests to Rule Out COVID

    For much of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors have told patients who get a negative result after taking a rapid antigen test at home to test again 48 hours later. A new study confirms that’s the right advice....

    • Posted July 5, 2023
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  • More Than Three-Quarters of Americans 16 and Older Have Been Infected With COVID: CDC

    (HealthDay News) – While a little more than half of American adults think they’ve had COVID-19, the reality is about 77.5% have been infected at least once, new government data shows. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control...

    • Posted July 5, 2023
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  • Slowed Walking Could Be Sign of Dementia in Dogs

    Like people, dogs slow down as they age. Researchers wondered whether slowed walking could also signal mental decline. To learn more, they did a series of experiments that included measuring the dogs’ speed both on and off...

    • Posted July 5, 2023
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  • Depression Rates Rise for Minority Youth in States With Anti-LGBT Legislation

    Youth who are both LGBTQ+ and either Black or Hispanic and live in U.S. states that have discriminatory policies are more likely to have depression than their counterparts in states that are more affirming to gender and...

    • Posted July 5, 2023
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  • Hotter Climate Could Mean Worsening Eyesight for Americans

    Older American adults who live in warmer regions are more likely to have serious vision impairment than those who live in cooler places, new research finds. Living with average temperatures of 60 degrees Fahrenheit or above —...

    • Posted July 5, 2023
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  • ‘Browning Lotions’ Are the Latest Summertime Trend, But Are They Safe?

    People are using “browning lotions” to tan quickly, but experts are questioning the safety of this trend driven by social media influencers. Browning lotions work with the sun’s UV rays to darken skin faster. “It is important...

    • Posted July 5, 2023
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  • Spinal Cord Injury Could Harm Immune System

    A severe spinal cord injury is traumatic enough, but new research now shows that trauma can trigger an immune deficiency that puts patients at risk for developing life-threatening infections. A new study from a team of international...

    • Posted July 5, 2023
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  • Are Your Allergies Ready to Head Off to College?

    As you stare down your freshman year of college and contemplate living away from home, you’re probably facing a few “firsts”: First roommate who isn’t a sibling; first time fending for yourself to make sure you’re eating...

    • Posted July 5, 2023
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  • As Pickleball’s Popularity Rises, So Do Related Injuries

    Pickleball has burst onto the scene, inspiring people of all ages to pick up a paddle. But as with any sport, it’s possible to get hurt. Some best practices can help prevent injuries, according to a sports...

    • Posted July 4, 2023
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  • The Vet Says Your Dog Has Cushing’s Disease: What Is It?

    (HealthDay News) – Like humans, older dogs can be prone to a variety of health issues. Among the maladies that middle-aged and older dogs experience is Cushing’s disease, when the body produces too much of a hormone...

    • Posted July 4, 2023
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