All posts by LadyLively

  • Source Of Breathing Problems Identified For People With Spinal Cord Injuries

    Breathing problems are common among people with a spinal cord injury, frequently contributing to illness and death. But researchers think they’ve sussed out a way to potentially improve these patients’ ability to breathe, a new study says....

    • Posted August 15, 2025
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  • ‘Forever’ Chemicals Might Hamper Weight Loss In Teens

    “Forever” PFAS chemicals might hamper a teenager’s ability to drop excess weight, even if they’ve undergone weight-loss surgery, a new study says. Teens with high blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were more likely to...

    • Posted August 15, 2025
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  • Taking One Step Can Boost Your Odds Of Kicking A Drug Habit

    Folks fighting an addiction can boost their chances of success if they also drop the smokes, a new study says. Addicts who quit smoking have up to 42% better odds of recovery, researchers reported Aug. 13 in...

    • Posted August 15, 2025
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  • New Blood Pressure Guidelines Highlight Lifestyle Changes, Tailored Treatment

    Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes and medications, according to a set of new guidelines issued by America’s top heart health groups. The guidelines call for early...

    • Posted August 15, 2025
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  • Instant Coffee Recalled Due to Possible Presence of Glass

    Recall was initiated after a customer notified Dollar General about the issue; no injuries have been reported

    • Posted August 14, 2025
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  • Fewer Americans Are Drinking Alcohol as Health Concerns Rise

    Fewer U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, and more now believe that even moderate drinking can harm their health, a new Gallup poll finds. The survey, conducted in July, found that 54% of Americans drink alcohol —...

    • Posted August 14, 2025
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  • Sleeping Sickness Eliminated in Kenya, WHO Says

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem.  Kenya is now the 10th country to reach this milestone. HAT is...

    • Posted August 14, 2025
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  • Wegmans Recalls Cheese Products Over Listeria Risk

    Wegmans is recalling several cheese products, including its medium camembert, because they may be contaminated with listeria, which can cause serious illness. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the alert Wednesday. The recalled products were...

    • Posted August 14, 2025
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  • New Means Found For Treating Blood Staph Infections

    A new way to battle bloodborne staph infections could help save lives while combating the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new clinical trial results. Two intravenous doses of the antibiotic dalbavancin delivered seven days apart worked...

    • Posted August 14, 2025
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  • Want Better Test Scores? Try Jumping Jacks Beforehand, Study Says

    Kids’ academic test scores might improve if they boost their brain power with some high-intensity exercise before picking up a pen, a new pilot study says. Children had significantly higher test scores after they spent nine minutes...

    • Posted August 14, 2025
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