All posts by LadyLively

  • Losing a Spouse May Be More Lethal for Men

    While losing a spouse can shorten anyone’s life, new Danish research suggests widowers may be far more vulnerable than widows. After six years spent tracking health outcomes among nearly 925,000 Danish seniors, investigators determined that when a...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • Sen. John Fetterman Improving, Though Timing on Return to Work Still Unclear

    (HealthDay News) – Sen. John Fetterman, who checked himself into Walter Reed Hospital for depression five weeks ago, should be back at work soon, his aide said Thursday. The Pennsylvania senator suffered a stroke last May that...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • COVID Pandemic Got More Americans Worried About Being Obese: Survey

    Lots of folks gained their COVID weight during the housebound months of the pandemic, and now those extra pounds are weighing heavy on many, a new survey shows. Nearly a third (29%) of just over 1,700 adults...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • Million-Person Study Finds Genes Common to Many Addiction Disorders

    Breakthrough research shows genetic markers for substance abuse and could lead to more effective ways to prevent and treat drug and alcohol use disorders. These findings could help people who face addiction to varied substances, including those...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • Mental Health Woes Double Women’s Odds for Cervical Cancer

    Women with mental illness have a risk for cervical cancer that’s twice as high as that for others, according to new research. Swedish researchers noted that women with mental illness, neuropsychiatric disability or substance abuse were also...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • Health Highlights: March 24, 2023​

    Losing a spouse may be more lethal for men. In a new study, A widower was 70% more likely to die in the year after loss than his non-widowed peers, while that raised risk was only 27%...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • Injury-Proof Homes: Creating Safe Spaces for Older Adults

    There’s nothing like the comfort and security of home. For many, a home is a place filled with fond memories of happy times. It’s no wonder older adults choose to extend their independence by trying to stay...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • Kids With Autism Face Higher Odds of Vision Issues, But Many Don’t Get Screened

    Children with autism are less likely than their peers to receive important vision screening despite a high risk for serious eye disorders, researchers report. Only about 36% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) completed vision screenings...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • New Tropical Species of Mosquito Migrates Into Florida

    Florida has yet another new mosquito species in its midst that has migrated from the tropics, settling in at least three counties since 2018. It’s not yet clear whether this one, called Culex lactator, will contribute to...

    • Posted March 24, 2023
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  • How to Find a Caregiver: A Guide

    Choosing a caregiver for a loved one is a decision no one takes lightly. Figuring out the level of care your loved one needs can help make the process go more smoothly. That’s why it’s a great...

    • Posted March 23, 2023
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