All posts by LadyLively

  • Even Preschoolers Can Help Save a Life, Heart Experts Say

    If you’re old enough to dial 911, you’re old enough to be a lifesaver. Building lifesaving skills can start as young as age 4 and be expanded over the years, the American Heart Association and others advise...

    • Posted May 18, 2023
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  • Cold Weather May Help Burn Fat, and Time of Day Matters

    Men, want to burn fat? Chill out. New research shows that exposure to cold in the morning may help you burn more fat than at other times of day. Exposure to cold activates brown fat, producing heat...

    • Posted May 18, 2023
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  • Scientists May Understand Link Between Common Virus & Multiple Sclerosis

    It’s been known for years that Epstein-Barr virus can trigger multiple sclerosis or drive progression of the degenerative disease, and Swedish researchers think they now understand why. Some people have antibodies against the common Epstein-Barr virus that...

    • Posted May 18, 2023
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  • Infertility in Men and Women: Its Causes and Treatments

    Infertility can be a heartbreaking experience for couples who are desperate to have children, but doctors can help them figure out why they can’t conceive and then treat the problem. Infertility is defined as the inability to...

    • Posted May 18, 2023
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  • Shift Work May Harm the Health of Men More Than Women

    Working nights can be tough on the body, and a new study suggests it might take a particular toll on men’s health. The research, which involved lab mice and humans, hints that the male of the species...

    • Posted May 17, 2023
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  • A Swallowable Gastric Balloon Helps People Shed Pounds

    Combining a swallowable gastric balloon with a weight loss drug may be a way to lose significant body weight, a new study suggests. In about eight months of combination treatment, participants lost an average of 19% of...

    • Posted May 17, 2023
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  • AHA News: Why Are South Asians Dying of Heart Disease? MASALA Looks For Answers.

    WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Like many people of South Asian ancestry, Anjana Srivastava can offer a long list of family members who’ve had heart disease. “My grandfathers. My dad. My father-in-law. My...

    • Posted May 17, 2023
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  • Case Involving Access to Abortion Pill Moves to Appeals Court

    A ruling on the abortion pill mifepristone will be one step closer Wednesday when three federal judges hear arguments in the case. The three judges at the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans have...

    • Posted May 17, 2023
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  • WHO Says No to Artificial Sweeteners for Weight Loss

    Skip artificial sweeteners if you’re trying to lose weight, warns the World Health Organization (WHO), noting the sugar substitutes aren’t effective for shedding pounds and may also cause harm. Long-term use of sugar substitutes may cause “potential...

    • Posted May 17, 2023
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  • For Kids in Poorer Neighborhoods, a Move Can Ease Asthma

    Kids whose families left distressed neighborhoods had significantly fewer severe asthma attacks, with improvements greater even than those seen with medication. New research found that children whose families participated in a program that enabled them to move...

    • Posted May 17, 2023
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