All posts by LadyLively

  • One-Time Endoscopic Treatment Might Replace Insulin for People With Type 2 Diabetes

    Could a one-hour procedure that involves zapping a part of the intestines mean no more insulin for millions of folks with type 2 diabetes? Maybe, according to a small study scheduled for presentation next week at the...

    • Posted May 1, 2023
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  • Could Long COVID Change Brain Activity?

    Scientists report that brain scans of long COVID patients show abnormal activity in areas related to memory. The scan results validate the concerns of these patients, who feel like they’re experiencing fatigue, trouble concentrating and memory issues,...

    • Posted May 1, 2023
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  • Suicide Rates Among U.S. Adolescents Doubled in 10 Years

    Suicides among the youngest U.S. teenagers were rising for years before the pandemic — with school stress, social media and guns standing as potential factors, according to a new study. Researchers found that between 2008 and 2018,...

    • Posted May 1, 2023
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  • ‘Long Road Back’: He Struggles With a Lung Condition Years After Severe COVID

    Hito Bazan never knew how much he’d appreciate every breath he takes until one day he couldn’t do it. The Houston police officer awoke one morning not able to eat, walk, talk or even breathe after three...

    • Posted May 1, 2023
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  • General Mills Issues Flour Recall Due to Salmonella Concerns

    (HealthDay News) – General Mills has recalled four varieties of its Gold Medal flour because of concerns over potential contamination with salmonella. The recalled flour has “better if used by” dates of March 27, 2024, and March...

    • Posted May 1, 2023
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  • Scientists Spot New Potential Risk Factor for Breast Cancer

    A new study has uncovered a possible risk factor for breast cancer that could help doctors more accurately weigh a woman’s chances of developing the disease. While it’s known that women with dense breast tissue have a...

    • Posted May 1, 2023
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  • Health Highlights: May 1, 2023​

    Suicide rates among U.S. adolescents doubled in 10 years. Suicide rates among 13- and 14-year-old Americans were on the rise between 2008 and 2018, and suicide is now the No. 1 cause of death in this age...

    • Posted May 1, 2023
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  • Struggles With COVID Left Many Americans With Medical Debt

    While COVID-19’s toll on health and wellness has been obvious, the virus has also hit people in the wallet. A new study links surviving COVID to financial challenges later, especially for folks who were hospitalized with the...

    • Posted May 1, 2023
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  • Similar to Humans, Sleep Is Altered for Dogs With Dementia

    Like people, man’s best friend can get dementia with aging. And these older dogs sleep less deeply when they develop the condition, just as people with Alzheimer’s disease do, according to research that included problem-solving tasks and...

    • Posted May 1, 2023
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  • Child Drowning Tragedies Can Be Prevented

    Drowning isn’t always accompanied by the stereotypical flailing and cries for help. It can happen wherever there’s water, including streams, lakes, water parks, bathtubs and even toilets. It’s also often preventable, according to an expert from Penn...

    • Posted April 30, 2023
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