All posts by LadyLively

  • AHA News: Family History Can Help Identify Health Risks, But Many Latino People Know Little About Theirs

    THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — At the doctor’s office, questions about a person’s family health history often can help health care professionals determine the risk of developing chronic conditions, including heart disease, high...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • Danger Afoot: U.S. Pedestrian Deaths at Highest Level in 41 Years

    More than 7,500 people were killed last year after being struck by vehicles while walking along or across U.S. roadways — the most pedestrian deaths in more than four decades, according to a new report. This sobering...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • Census Shows America’s Population Is Older Than Ever

    The median age of Americans hit a record high of nearly 39 in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2000, the median age was 35, and in 1980 it was 30 — meaning half of...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • Tough-to-Diagnose Hip Condition Caused Her ‘Excruciating Pain’ Until She Got a New Type of Surgery

    New York-based physical therapist Brittany Garrett, now 33, was sidelined by excruciating hip pain for close to eight years before she got an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. She tried physical therapy to improve her flexibility, among...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • When Does Menopause Start? What to Expect at Any Age

    Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life. If you suspect you are experiencing symptoms, you may wonder at what age does menopause start. Typically, it occurs between 45 and 55 years of age. This article...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • AHA News: Young Girl Who Endured Heart Defect and Stroke Is Now a Healthy Adult

    THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Seeing Shelby Lombardo’s white blood cell counts periodically spike, her pediatrician thought the then-4-year-old had leukemia. But a test for the disease came back negative. Other doctors didn’t...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • Head Injury Outcomes Could Take Years to Unfold

    A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have long-term effects, much like a chronic condition, a new study says. Looking at hundreds of patients, researchers found that problems related to traumatic brain injuries can last for years, with...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • First Chicken Meat Grown in Labs Gets U.S. Approval

    (HealthDay News) – Americans could soon be eating “lab-grown” chicken at upscale restaurants after the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved products made by two companies on Wednesday. Upside Foods and Good Meat, both based in California, will...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • CDC Panel Backs RSV Shots for Seniors

    An advisory panel of the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted on Wednesday to recommend the first RSV vaccines for seniors. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has already approved the vaccines, one made by GSK...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • Diet Heavy in Omega-3s Might Help Slow ALS

    Consuming omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed oil and walnuts may help slow the decline in physical function related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), new research suggests. ALS (formerly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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