All posts by LadyLively

  • It’s Rare, But Kids Can Get an Alzheimer’s-Like Illness

    When people think about Alzheimer’s disease, they usually associate it with seniors who have had a long and fulfilling life. Sadly, two rare conditions that imitate the symptoms of Alzheimer’s strike infants and children. Two of these...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • Legalizing Marijuana Tied to More Binge Drinking in Folks Over 30

    A growing number of states are legalizing marijuana for recreational use, and it may be leading to an unexpected side effect among millennials and Gen Xers: binge drinking. Binge drinking is defined as five or more drinks...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • Novo Nordisk Moves to Stop Businesses From Selling Compounded Versions of Wegovy, Ozempic

    (HealthDay News) – The maker of three popular drugs that treat weight loss and diabetes said Tuesday that it has begun legal proceedings against businesses that are selling compounded versions of its products that are not approved...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Blood of Pet Dogs, Horses

    New research on horses and dogs found elevated levels of PFAS “forever chemicals,” establishing horses as sentinel species. Sentinel species provide advance warning of a danger to people. The work also advanced knowledge about PFAS exposure and...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • In National Survey, U.S. Ob-Gyns Say Care Has Worsened After Dobbs Decision

    The U.S. Supreme Court decision ending a nationwide right to abortion one year ago has made it harder for doctors to treat miscarriages and other pregnancy-related emergencies, a new report shows. The nonprofit organization KFF surveyed obstetrician-gynecologists...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • Getting Rid of Neck Pain: 6 Ways to Feel Better

    The phrase “pain in the neck” is a tongue-in-cheek way to describe annoying situations or people that test our patience, but for those who experience genuine neck pain, it’s no laughing matter. Neck pain can be a...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • The Most Common Back Surgeries, Explained

    Imagine a life where even the simplest movement becomes a painful endeavor. Back pain, a pervasive ailment affecting millions, can turn daily routines into exhausting and painful challenges. Back surgery emerges as a potential solution when conventional...

    • Posted June 21, 2023
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  • Low-Dose Aspirin Could Raise Anemia Risks in Older Adults

    Taking daily low-dose aspirin increases the risk of anemia in the elderly, a new clinical trial suggests. Not only does it raise anemia risk by more than 20% in people 70 or older, it is also associated...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
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  • Is There a Best Time in Life to Learn You Have Autism?

    At any age an autism diagnosis is a major event. But is it best to find out while still young or might a late-in-life diagnosis give adults a better shot at a good quality of life? According...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
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  • What Is Early-Onset Alzheimer’s?

    There’s understandable uncertainty and fear following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but when that diagnosis comes before the age of 65, it can be even more terrifying. Known as early-onset Alzheimer’s, the condition is rare and strikes its victims...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
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