All posts by LadyLively

  • COVID-19 Linked To Asthma, Seasonal Allergies

    COVID-19 infection might increase a person’s risk of developing asthma, seasonal allergies and long-lasting sinus problems, a new study says. However, vaccination appears to reduce this risk, researchers report in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology....

    • Posted August 22, 2025
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  • Analysis Helps Vets Predict Dog Health Problems

    Vets might be able to predict the diseases a dog will face in the future, based on their current ailments, a new study says. Analysis of more than 26,000 dogs showed that some diseases tend to go...

    • Posted August 22, 2025
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  • Artery-Blocking Procedure Relieves Knee Arthritis Pain

    Wear-and-tear knee arthritis might be made less painful by a surgical procedure that limits blood flow to the joint, a new pilot study says. As a person’s knee breaks down, the pain is made worse by the...

    • Posted August 22, 2025
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  • California Resident Infected With Plague, Likely from Flea at Lake Tahoe

    A resident of South Lake Tahoe, California, has been diagnosed with the plague, the state’s first human plague infection since 2020.  The individual is recovering at home while receiving medical care, health officials in El Dorado County...

    • Posted August 21, 2025
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  • FDA Approves Papzimeos for Adults With Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

    Papzimeos is the first and only FDA-approved therapy for the treatment of adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis

    • Posted August 21, 2025
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  • Note-Taking AI Reduces Doctor Burnout

    It can be spooky to realize that Alexa or Siri has been listening in on you, when a device in your home inadvertently springs to life. But eavesdropping artificial intelligence (AI) can prove a godsend to overworked...

    • Posted August 21, 2025
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  • CDC to Lay Off Hundreds in Restructuring

    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is finalizing the termination of at least 600 employees this week, including some working in violence prevention programs. The cuts come less than two weeks after a man...

    • Posted August 21, 2025
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  • Infections From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Are Spreading to New Areas

    Health experts across the country are issuing warnings about a surge in infections from a “flesh-eating” bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus.  Typically found in the warm, salty waters of the Gulf Coast, the bacteria are now appearing...

    • Posted August 21, 2025
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  • Omega-3s Might Protect Against Nearsightedness

    Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a variety of potential health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, dementia and some forms of cancer. Now, new findings indicate omega-3s might help ward off the...

    • Posted August 21, 2025
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  • Vaping Is A Gateway To Smoking, Evidence Says

    Vaping appears to act as a gateway to cigarette smoking among young people, a new evidence review says. E-cigarettes also were significantly linked to risk of asthma and substance use, researchers reported Aug. 19 in the journal...

    • Posted August 21, 2025
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