All posts by LadyLively

  • Device Eliminates Bladder Cancers in 4 of 5 Cases

    A new implant eliminated bladder cancer in more than 4 out of 5 high-risk cases, new clinical trial results show. The miniature pretzel-shaped device, dubbed TAR-200, slowly releases the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine into the bladder, researchers said....

    • Posted August 18, 2025
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  • Urban Dwellers Have Higher Odds Of Asthma

    Urban dwellers have a higher risk of developing asthma, thanks to dirty air and lower amounts of green space, a major new study says. In fact, better urban planning could prevent more than 1 in 10 new...

    • Posted August 18, 2025
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  • Prioritize Sleep As the School Year Begins

    As the new school year begins, experts say one simple habit can help kids succeed: Getting enough sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reminds families, teachers and communities about the importance of quality sleep for...

    • Posted August 17, 2025
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  • Doctors Seek Best Way to Treat Newly Discovered Genetic Disorder

    SATURDAY, Aug. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News)  — Most folks probably think of gene mutations as something people are born with, but genes can also change later in life, sometimes making people sick. Scientists recently discovered a new...

    • Posted August 16, 2025
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  • Ladder Recall Follows Reports of Falls, Head Injuries and Broken Bones

    More than 122,000 ladders sold at Home Depot are being recalled because their locking mechanism can fail, putting users at risk of a fall. The affected ladders are 20- and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro models sold between November...

    • Posted August 15, 2025
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  • Study Finds Redlined Neighborhoods Face Delays in Emergency Care

    People living in neighborhoods once labeled “hazardous” on federal housing maps are still more likely to wait longer for an ambulance, new research shows. Rutgers University researchers who analyzed 236 U.S. urban areas found that 7.06% of...

    • Posted August 15, 2025
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  • Cholera Outbreak in Darfur Kills 40 in One Week, Officials Say

    A fast-moving cholera outbreak in Sudan’s Darfur region has killed 40 people and sickened more than 2,300 in the past week alone, according to Doctors Without Borders.  The medical aid group, also known as Médecins San Frontières...

    • Posted August 15, 2025
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  • New Brain Implant Could Let People Speak Just by Thinking Words

    For the first time, scientists have created a brain implant that can “hear” and vocalize words a person is only imagining in their head. The device, developed at Stanford University in California, could help people with severe...

    • Posted August 15, 2025
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  • Why Do Some Kids Benefit More From Exposure Therapy To Food Allergens?

    Some kids are helped by exposure therapy to food allergens like peanuts, with their allergies gradually diminishing as they eat small amounts of their food nemesis. For others, such treatment – also called oral immunotherapy — causes...

    • Posted August 15, 2025
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  • Youthful Immunity: A Double-Edged Sword for Seniors

    The Fountain of Youth may not be all it’s cracked up to be, researchers say. A genetic “fountain of youth” actually might increase seniors’ risk of developing autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease and psoriasis,...

    • Posted August 15, 2025
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