All posts by LadyLively

  • Pregnancy Complications Linked to Higher Stroke Risk for Women

    Women who’ve had certain pregnancy complications have significantly higher odds for a stroke than women with uncomplicated pregnancies, new research shows. Moreover, these strokes may occur at a relatively early age, according to investigators at the Smidt...

    • Posted May 22, 2023
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  • Medicare’s Coverage of Methadone Could Help Get People Off Opioids

    When Medicare expanded coverage for methadone, more people used this treatment for opioid use disorder, a new study shows. Use rose sharply but did not displace other opioid treatments such as buprenorphine, according to researchers. Much of...

    • Posted May 22, 2023
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  • Study Shows Powerful New Target to Saving Lives From COPD

    Researchers may have found a new target in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms that could potentially save more lives. The study focused on mucus plugs, which clog airways in the lungs of many patients with the...

    • Posted May 22, 2023
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  • New Moms Breastfed Longer During Pandemic

    Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, when shelter-in-place orders were ongoing, new moms tended to breastfeed their babies about two weeks longer than usual, new research shows. “Stay-at-home policies enabled parents to continue breastfeeding at home instead of...

    • Posted May 22, 2023
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  • What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?

    Men and women can experience a variety of issues related to problems in what’s called the pelvic floor, the network of muscles and ligaments around the pelvis. Fortunately, strengthening therapy can get these problems under control. A...

    • Posted May 21, 2023
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  • Why Taking Your Kids to the Park Is Always a Healthy Idea

    Need an activity to do with your kids on spring and summer days? Go to the park. Outdoor play is good for physical health, mental well-being and reduced stress in children, according to the American Academy of...

    • Posted May 20, 2023
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  • New Clues to Why Some People Suppress HIV Without Drugs

    Some HIV patients are naturally able to keep the virus fully in check without any medicinal help, a phenomenon that has intrigued scientists for decades. New research appears to identify at least one reason why: an abnormally...

    • Posted May 19, 2023
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  • New ‘National Sports Brain Bank’ Will Boost Head Injury Research

    A new brain bank is accepting future donations from living athletes, in an effort to perform long-term research into the effects of sports-related concussion. The National Sports Brain Bank (NSBB) at the University of Pittsburgh will track...

    • Posted May 19, 2023
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  • Couples Age 55 or Older Can Soon Contribute $10,000 a Year to Health Savings Accounts

    New IRS guidance will allow older couples in the United States to contribute more than $10,000 to tax-free health savings accounts (HSA) next year. Under the new guidelines announced this week, for folks under 55, individuals can...

    • Posted May 19, 2023
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  • The Women’s Health Screenings and Preventive Care Appointments You Need

    Health screenings and preventive care appointments are a key to maintaining long-term health and well-being. By proactively engaging in these practices, women can identify potential health risks early on and take necessary steps. This guide will outline...

    • Posted May 19, 2023
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