All posts by LadyLively

  • Gene That Shielded Some Against Black Death May Be Helping, Harming People Today

    Some people may have a gene that helps protect them from respiratory diseases like COVID-19 — and helped their ancestors fight the plague. It comes at a cost. This same gene variation may be linked to an...

    • Posted March 8, 2023
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  • Health Highlights: March 8, 2023​

    Consuming opioids causes half of all U.S. poisonings to kids age 5 and younger. Experts say the opioid epidemic has made it more likely that kids will come across and accidentally ingest a pill. Read more Is...

    • Posted March 8, 2023
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  • At-Home Care of Painful Endometriosis

    Patients with painful endometriosis can help reclaim their lives by managing flare-ups at home and getting medical care, a specialist in women’s health assures. Dr. Kristin Riley, chief of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Penn State Health...

    • Posted March 8, 2023
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  • Two More Brands of Eyedrops Recalled Over Infection Risks

    U.S. Federal health officials have issued recall notices for two more brands of eyedrops. In the latest round of recalls, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted notices after the companies voluntarily pulled several lots of their...

    • Posted March 7, 2023
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  • Does Running Bring on Arthritic Knees?

    New research offers up some good news for diehard marathon runners: You don’t necessarily have to give up running if you are experiencing hip or knee pain. Contrary to widespread opinion, running marathons does not increase your...

    • Posted March 7, 2023
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  • Boosting Gender Parity Helps Women and Men Live Longer: Study

    When a country makes progress in women’s rights, both women and men are likely to live longer, a new global study shows. Researchers found that across 156 countries, people living in places with greater gender equality —...

    • Posted March 7, 2023
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  • How Soon Can You Resume Tennis, Golf After Shoulder Surgery?

    Returning to golf, tennis or pickleball after shoulder replacement surgery shouldn’t be too hard. Healing does take time, but within a few months most people can get back to play at their pre-surgery level without the pain...

    • Posted March 7, 2023
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  • Which High School Sports Cause Kids the Most Injuries?

    Fewer high school athletes are getting hurt playing sports, but those who do are more likely to suffer severe injuries that require surgery or a timeout from their chosen sport, new research shows. Which teens are most...

    • Posted March 7, 2023
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  • AHA News: After a Heart Attack, He Ran a 17-Mile Trek Through the Grand Canyon – Twice

    TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — During what should’ve been an easy walk with his wife, Rick Mater found himself winded. It made little sense to him. The TV executive was in his 40s,...

    • Posted March 7, 2023
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  • Vitamin D Might Help You Avoid Dementia

    Can vitamin D lower dementia risk? Quite possibly, a team of British and Canadian researchers report. In their study, investigators spent roughly a decade tracking more than 12,000 older people. None had dementia at the start of...

    • Posted March 7, 2023
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