All posts by LadyLively

  • Going to Bed a Little Earlier Greatly Increases Total Sleep Time for Teens

    Going to bed earlier is one way for teens to get the sleep they need, new research suggests. That may be easier said than done, the researchers admitted. But their study shows that if you can get...

    • Posted June 12, 2023
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  • Antibiotics Losing Power Against Bloodstream Infections That Kill Newborns

    Babies around the world are dying because the antibiotics used to treat sepsis infections in hospitals are losing their effectiveness, a new report warns. A team of 80 researchers from four continents has been studying the issue...

    • Posted June 12, 2023
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  • Many Hospitals Ignore Directives of Organ Transplant Waiting Lists: Study

    Many transplant centers routinely practice “list-diving,” when the top candidate among potential organ recipients is skipped in favor of someone further down the list, new research shows. The top candidate is ranked that way based on an...

    • Posted June 12, 2023
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  • Hundreds of U.S. Kids Drown Every Year — Learn How to Protect Yours

    Drowning is the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 4 years old in the United States, and too many older children continue to die in the water, according to a new report from the...

    • Posted June 12, 2023
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  • More Evidence Gene Therapy Might Cure Sickle Cell Disease

    A clinical trial that’s attempting to discover a cure for sickle cell disease has found a new gene therapy to be safe and successful in four patients. Two of the patients were treated at Cleveland Clinic Children’s...

    • Posted June 12, 2023
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  • Tips to Staying Cool in Extreme Heat

    Extreme heat can be dangerous, but you can stay cool and safe this summer if you take the right precautions. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offers some tips for doing so. “No matter your age,...

    • Posted June 10, 2023
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  • How to Get Rid of a Yeast Infection

    If you’re among the millions of women who experience a vaginal yeast infection each year, you know that fast relief is a top priority. Here, experts explain what a yeast infection is and the symptoms you can...

    • Posted June 9, 2023
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  • What Is ‘Authoritarian Parenting’?

    Understanding different parenting styles can help you pick the right one as you navigate the challenges of child-rearing. Here, experts explain what an authoritarian parenting style is, examples of authoritarian parenting techniques, and what authoritarian discipline looks...

    • Posted June 9, 2023
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  • 2 Years of Immunotherapy for Advanced Lung Cancer Might Be Enough: Study

    For patients battling late-stage lung cancer, prospects for survival have improved significantly since the advent of medications known as immune checkpoint inhibitors. But exactly how long patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) need to be...

    • Posted June 9, 2023
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  • AHA News: This Fitness Instructor Had a Stroke at 36

    FRIDAY, June 9, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Jessica Diaz was amazed. As she took classes in barre – a combination of yoga, Pilates and ballet that used 2-pound weights – her body became transformed. And...

    • Posted June 9, 2023
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