All posts by LadyLively

  • Screen All Adults Under Age 65 for Anxiety Disorders, Expert Panel Says

    For the first time ever, the nation’s top panel of preventive health experts has recommended that doctors routinely screen all adult patients under 65 for anxiety disorder. Evidence now shows that anxiety screening can help those patients...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
    • 8
  • Hormonal Therapies Boost Mental Health of Transgender People, and Few Stop Treatment

    In the face of an ongoing and widespread legal assault on transgender rights — one that threatens to cut off access to critical aspects of trans health care — a pair of new studies suggest that gender-affirming...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
    • 7
  • AHA News: Beat the Heat With Hydrating Foods This Summer

    TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Staying hydrated can help you live a longer, healthier life. But drinking multiple glasses of water throughout the day isn’t for everyone. Health experts say that’s OK. While...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
    • 17
  • New High-Tech CT Might Expand Heart Imaging

    The benefits of noninvasive imaging may soon be available to patients at high risk of coronary artery disease, according to researchers studying a newer technology. That technology is called ultra-high-resolution coronary CT angiography. Currently, patients have coronary...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
    • 11
  • What Causes Alzheimer’s? Genes, Environment & Lifestyle Play Roles

    Learning that your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease can be frightening and leave you feeling lost and unsure. To help you better understand the condition and what you can do to manage it, experts detail what causes...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
    • 17
  • Cutbacks on Opioids Around Surgery May Do More Harm Than Good

    Many doctors have stopped giving opioids for pain, even during surgery, because of the opioid addiction crisis in the United States. But a new study questions the wisdom of this approach. Restricting the drugs during surgery may...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
    • 8
  • Tick Talk: Know Your Risks This Summer

    Ticks can be a problem for people who love to spend the summer outdoors, especially in certain regions of the United States. Ticks are responsible for the well-known Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, said Dr. David...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
    • 7
  • Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers and What They Mean

    You could have high blood pressure and not realize it. The only way to know for sure is to have your blood pressure tested. It’s an important step, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), and so...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
    • 5
  • Cirrhosis of the Liver: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

    Cirrhosis of the liver poses a significant health challenge worldwide. With no known cure, it requires comprehensive management to slow liver damage, alleviate symptoms and prevent potential complications. Cirrhosis is characterized by irreversible scarring of the liver....

    • Posted June 20, 2023
    • 7
  • The Most Common Menopause Medications, Explained

    Menopause can usher in an array of bothersome symptoms, and finding effective relief becomes a priority for many women. The good news: Medications can help manage these symptoms and improve your overall quality of life. Read on...

    • Posted June 20, 2023
    • 4