All posts by LadyLively

  • Ovary Removal When Young Could Raise Parkinson’s Risk

    Women who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study. This may owe to the sudden loss of estrogen and other...

    • Posted March 27, 2023
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  • Loud Incubators Might Damage Preemie Babies’ Hearing

    While an incubator can save the life of a premature baby, it may be contributing to hearing loss in these vulnerable infants. A new study published March 27 in Frontiers in Pediatrics assessed the sounds in the...

    • Posted March 27, 2023
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  • Early Detection Is Key to Correcting Childhood Hearing Loss. Know the Signs

    Early detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can’t tell their parents or doctors exactly what’s wrong. About 2 to 3 of every 1,000 kids is born with permanent hearing loss, so...

    • Posted March 26, 2023
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  • Gambling: When Does Play Become Addiction?

    While some gamble socially and others do it for a living, it’s a serious addiction for those who have an uncontrollable urge to keep going at the risk of losing everything. “In our brain, the centers involved...

    • Posted March 25, 2023
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  • CBD for Anxiety: Can It Help?

    Anxiety disorder can make it hard to navigate life, but lately CBD has been touted as a natural treatment for the nerve-wracking condition. You can buy CBD almost anywhere — gas stations, spas, farmers markets and grocery...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • The Most Common Anxiety Medications, Explained

    Endless worry, irritability and insomnia are all symptoms of a possible anxiety disorder. Luckily, there are numerous anxiety medications that can help ease the condition. Joy Alonzo, a specialist in the pharmacotherapy of mental disorders at Texas...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • Caregiving for Someone After a Stroke

    When a loved one suffers a stroke, it can be a relief that they survived and are getting good care. But recovery can take time for the patient. Making sure they get the care they need can...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • Parts of Intestinal Scope Devices Can Break Off Inside Patients

    A medical device used to diagnose and treat pancreatic and bile duct disease is getting attention from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after pieces have fallen off and remained in patients’ bodies. Previously, the FDA had...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • E. Coli From Meat May Be Causing Many UTIs

    E. coli bacteria are an infamous cause of food poisoning, but a new study suggests those same microbes lurking in meat may be behind nearly half a million cases of urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are very...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • AHA News: Many Latinos in the US Don’t Get Enough Sleep, and Researchers Are Trying to Learn Why

    FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — A good night’s sleep is essential for good health, but many Latinos in the U.S. just don’t get enough of it. To shed light on possible reasons why,...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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