All posts by LadyLively

  • Drinking & Driving in the Senior Years: A Recipe for Disaster

    Older drivers using alcohol or drugs are much more likely to be at fault in a car crash. Researchers studying the issue say that calls for sober-driving campaigns aimed at seniors. “Our research shows just how much...

    • Posted April 28, 2023
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  • Could Hair Relaxers Affect a Woman’s Fertility?

    Hair relaxers may slightly affect fertility, a factor most likely to impact women who are Black or Hispanic, according to a new study. Research led by Boston University School of Public Health found that these chemical hair...

    • Posted April 28, 2023
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  • Many American Teens Are in Mental Health Crisis: Report

    America’s teens are still not alright. Instead, many continue to engage in risky behaviors, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. Top among these is an increase in suicidal thoughts and suicide planning and attempts among teen girls, according...

    • Posted April 27, 2023
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  • Each Year Spent Working With Certain Chemicals Raises Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

    Jobs that regularly expose you to certain chemicals appear to steadily increase your risk of pancreatic cancer, a new analysis reports. People with more than 20 years of exposure to some chemical agents had a 39% increased...

    • Posted April 27, 2023
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  • Why People Love Selfies: It’s Not About Vanity

    Selfie shots might seem shallow but they’re actually serving a deeper psychological purpose, a new study suggests. So-called “third-person” photos — shots taken to include the photographer, such as selfies or group shots — are better at...

    • Posted April 27, 2023
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  • U.S. Smoking Rate Hits All-Time Low

    Fewer U.S. adults are smoking cigarettes, as rates dropped again last year, according to federal health officials. In all, 1 in 9 American adults smoked cigarettes last year, an all-time low, and a significant change from the...

    • Posted April 27, 2023
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  • Injected Diabetes Med Can Also Bring Big Weight Loss, Study Finds

    As more Americans try to get their hands on the prescription medication Wegovy while they try to shed significant amounts of weight, an even more powerful obesity drug is poised to enter the fray. On Thursday, drug...

    • Posted April 27, 2023
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  • Lymph Node Removal During Breast Cancer Mastectomy: Is It Overdone?

    Women having a mastectomy for earlier-stage breast cancer may be overtreated if doctors evaluate their lymph nodes while they are still on the operating table, a preliminary study suggests. Researchers found those patients were much more likely...

    • Posted April 27, 2023
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  • Many Breast Cancer Survivors May Be Able to Forgo Mammograms in Old Age: Study

    Older breast cancer survivors often have other medical issues and a shorter life expectancy than younger breast cancer survivors. What’s more, their cancers are often slow-growing, and surveillance may lead to over-treatment of cancers that won’t kill...

    • Posted April 27, 2023
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  • Billions Spent on Easing Menopause Symptoms, Study Finds

    Menopause symptoms are costly business, with billions spent on treating hot flashes, night sweats and lost sleep, a new study finds. The research, published Wednesday in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, found that women living with these...

    • Posted April 27, 2023
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