All posts by LadyLively

  • Shortage of Research Monkeys Threatens US Readiness for Health Emergencies: Panel

    (HealthDay News) – The United States needs to address a shortage of research monkeys by expanding breeding programs while also developing alternatives to monkey testing, an expert panel said in a report released Thursday. The National Academies...

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  • Maker of Wegovy Limits Supply of Obesity Drug in U.S.

    (HealthDay News) – Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Thursday it will limit distribution of its low-dose versions of the wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, to ensure that people already taking the drug will have enough supply. The...

    • Posted May 5, 2023
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  • Deep Sleep Might Be a Buffer Against Alzheimer’s-Linked Memory Loss

    Getting good sleep is an important part of wellness for many reasons, but new research suggests deep sleep may even guard against memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s. While disrupted sleep has been linked with accumulating beta-amyloid plaques...

    • Posted May 5, 2023
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  • Four Signs That a Young Adult Might Have Colon Cancer

    Four symptoms could provide early warning of colon cancer in younger adults. Being aware of these red flags could lead to earlier detection and diagnosis for those under age 50, said researchers at Washington University School of...

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  • Health Highlights: May 5, 2023​

    Autism in older adults: Studies show higher rates of physical, mental ills. They faced higher risks of heart failure, COPD, osteoarthritis, anemia, self-harm, type 2 diabetes, falls, spinal issues and gastrointestinal issues. Read more Deep sleep could...

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  • Exercise May Boost Tumor-Fighting Immune Cells in Cancer Patients

    Cancer patients have a lot to think about, but adding one more thing — lacing up their sneakers — may pay off. Two new studies suggest engaging in light or moderate exercise increases the number of cancer-destroying...

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  • Banning Flavored Vapes Can Get Teens Quitting

    While public health officials have expressed concerns about teens vaping, a new study suggests getting more to quit may be simple. Eliminating flavored e-cigarettes may reduce the use of vapes altogether in teens and young adults, the...

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  • Radiologists’ Group Pushes for Breast Cancer Risk ‘Assessment’ by Age 25

    While the typical recommendation is for women to start getting mammograms at age 40, the American College of Radiology has released new guidelines that call for all women to have a breast cancer risk assessment by age...

    • Posted May 4, 2023
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  • U.S. Death Rate Declined in 2022, COVID Deaths Fell by Almost Half

    Preliminary mortality data for 2022 finds America making its way back from the devastation of the pandemic, with a significant 5.3% decline in deaths compared to 2021. And although COVID-19 remained the fourth leading cause of death...

    • Posted May 4, 2023
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  • Pills, Exercise, Dieting: What Works Best to Lose Weight?

    Hundreds of thousands of people are jumping on the Ozempic bandwagon and taking prescription medications to slim down, while others swear by intermittent fasting and other diet fads, but new research shows that they’re all likely barking...

    • Posted May 4, 2023
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