All posts by LadyLively

  • Some Chocolate Products Labeled ‘Dairy-Free’ Contain Milk, FDA Finds

    Consumers should be aware that some chocolate labeled as “dairy-free” actually contains milk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. This inaccurate labeling could put people with milk allergies in danger, the FDA noted. About 13 of...

    • Posted September 19, 2024
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  • Some Diabetes Meds Could Lower Odds for Dementia, Parkinson’s

    A specific class of diabetes drug appears to lower people’s risk for dementia and Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, also known as gliflozins, lower blood sugar by prompting the kidneys to filter...

    • Posted September 19, 2024
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  • Did Your ACL Surgery Work? Try Hopping Backwards

    Hopping backward is a good test to see if someone’s ACL surgery has gone well, a new study says. That backward hop is an effective way of measuring the strength of a patient’s knee function, as well...

    • Posted September 19, 2024
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  • Long-Term Outcomes Good for Face Transplant Recipients, Study Finds

    There have been 50 face transplants performed in 11 countries since the surgery was pioneered back in 2005, and long-term outcomes have been favorable, a new review finds. In total, 85% of people receiving these complex surgeries...

    • Posted September 18, 2024
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  • Buildup of Metals in Body Can Worsen Heart Disease

    Cadmium, uranium, cobalt: These and other metals found in the environment can collect in the body and exacerbate heart disease, new research suggests. “Our findings highlight the importance of considering metal exposure as a significant risk factor...

    • Posted September 18, 2024
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  • FDA Expands Use of Breast Cancer Drug Kisqali

    Women with early stage breast cancer may now take Kisquali, a medication already approved for advanced disease, following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s expanded approval of the treatment, drug maker Novartis announced Tuesday. “The FDA approval...

    • Posted September 18, 2024
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  • Black Women Face Higher Death Risk From All Types of Breast Cancer

    Black women have a higher risk of dying from any type of breast cancer than white women, a new review finds. Overall, the increased survival risk for Black women ranges from 17% to 50%, depending on the...

    • Posted September 18, 2024
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  • Therapy Dogs Can Ease Nurses’, Doctors’ Stress, Too

    Therapy dogs can help boost the spirits of health care workers in the same way they brighten the moods of hospital patients, a new study shows.  The furry, four-legged friends reduced emotional exhaustion and job stress among...

    • Posted September 18, 2024
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  • Cost Has Many Going Around Doctors to Get Weight-Loss Meds

    Wegovy, Zepbound and other cutting-edge weight-loss drugs can be tough to get these days. They’re in short supply, and often too expensive to afford without insurance coverage. Because of these barriers, many people are doing an end-run...

    • Posted September 18, 2024
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  • Feeling Content Helps Shield You From Heart Attack, Stroke

    Folks who are content with what they’ve got could be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests. “Our findings support a holistic approach to health care, where enhancing a person’s mental...

    • Posted September 18, 2024
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