All posts by LadyLively

  • Once Again, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Envelops Many American Cities

    (HealthDay News) – For the second time this month, massive plumes of smoke from hundreds of out-of-control Canadian wildfires are polluting much of America’s air. Among the major U.S. cities now experiencing poor air quality are St....

    • Posted June 29, 2023
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  • Madonna Hospitalized With ‘Serious’ Infection; Postpones Tour

    Pop superstar Madonna, 64, is in the hospital due to a “serious” infection and has had to postpone her upcoming tour, according to an Instagram announcement posted Wednesday by her talent manager and producer Guy Oseary. “On...

    • Posted June 29, 2023
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  • Biden Using CPAP Machine at Night to Help Ease Sleep Apnea

    President Joe Biden Has started using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night in recent weeks to help ease sleep apnea, the White House announced Wednesday. As reported by the Associated Press, Biden first mentioned...

    • Posted June 29, 2023
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  • Mixed Results on Vitamin D’s Benefit for Aging Hearts

    Vitamin D supplements might lower the risk of heart attack and other cardiac ills for people over 60 — especially if they’re already taking heart meds, a new study suggests. “Our results suggest that further exploration of...

    • Posted June 29, 2023
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  • California Cases Show Home-Grown Leprosy Is Still a Threat

    Leprosy is an ancient infectious disease, but it has not been banished to the past, or from the United States. That’s the key takeaway from a new report describing six cases of leprosy among California residents. All...

    • Posted June 29, 2023
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  • Exercise + Weight Loss Perfect Combo to Fight Diabetes

    Pairing exercise with a 10% weight loss can make a major health improvement in people living with obesity and prediabetes, a new study says. Building in regular exercise more than doubled sensitivity to insulin compared to just...

    • Posted June 29, 2023
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  • ‘Like She Was Not Even There’: Children With Disabilities Face Discrimination in Health Care

    Children with disabilities are discriminated against in health care settings — to the detriment of their health, according to their parents. Thirty in-depth interviews with parents of children with disabilities revealed a disturbingly common thread. “They mistreated...

    • Posted June 29, 2023
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  • Protect Your Kids in Blistering Summer Heat

    Enjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents. “It’s great to see children enjoying nature and reaping the benefits of outdoor activities,” Atlanta-based pediatrician Dr. Rebecca...

    • Posted June 29, 2023
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  • New Ways to Spot Risk for CTE in Boxers, MMA Fighters

    Autopsy is currently the only way to definitively diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease often seen in athletes who’ve suffered repeated blows to the head. But there may be a way to predict which...

    • Posted June 29, 2023
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  • After Battling Mental Health Issues, Star Gymnast Simone Biles Plans Return to Competition

    After a focus on her own mental health and that of other athletes, U.S. gymnast Simone Biles will return to elite competition. Biles will begin with the Aug. 5 U.S. Classic outside of Chicago, the Associated Press...

    • Posted June 28, 2023
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