All posts by LadyLively

  • Stray Cats Shed Toxoplasmosis Parasites in Cities, Especially in Warm Weather

    Wild and feral cats appear to release more toxoplasmosis parasites in places densely populated with people, new research suggests. These cats also “shed” more when the temperature is warmer, a significant finding given climate change, according to...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • Social Lives Can Thrive in Walk-Friendly Neighborhoods

    Living in a walkable neighborhood fosters socialization and helps create a strong sense of community, new research shows. Among the active behaviors these walkable neighborhoods promote are walking for leisure or as transportation to school, work shopping...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • Space Travel Might Weaken Immune System

    Space travel appears to weaken astronauts’ immune systems, and researchers believe changes in gene expression are the culprit. These immune deficits aren’t permanent. They disappear when back on Earth, often within weeks, according to new research published...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • Screening Newborns for ‘Bubble Boy’ Immune Disease Saves Lives

    Screening newborns for severe combined immunodeficiency — SCID, sometimes referred to as “bubble boy disease” — significantly increases survival rates, researchers say. Infants with SCID appear healthy at birth, but have no immune defenses, making them highly...

    • Posted June 22, 2023
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  • What Are Back Spasms, and Can They Be Treated?

    “Oh, my aching back!” Everyone has uttered these words at some point, in response to the sharp, sudden pain that comes with back spasms. This article will explore the causes of back spasms, their symptoms and, most...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • Is Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic?

    Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating diagnosis, and if a close relative has had it you may worry whether you will be next. According to the National Institutes of Health, it is estimated that over 6 million Americans...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • FDA Approves New Drugs to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Kids

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved two drugs that have been used in adults with type 2 diabetes for years for use in children aged 10 and up. The approvals of Jardiance (empagliflozin) and...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • Judge Overturns Arkansas Law Banning Gender Transition Care for Minors

    An Arkansas law banning gender transition care for minors, which has been on pause since 2021, was struck down on Tuesday after a U.S. federal judge ruled that it discriminated against transgender people. The ruling applies only...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • Brain ‘Zaps’ Might Limit the Damage From a Stroke

    Could an electrical zap to the brain limit the damage a stroke inflicts? Yes, claims a small new study that found this noninvasive procedure increased blood flow to the areas around the clot that caused the stroke,...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • What Medications Are Used to Treat Alzheimer’s?

    While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are medications that can help ease symptoms and slow the progression of this devastating disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting over 5.8 million Americans,...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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