All posts by LadyLively

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Takes Big Toll on Mental Health

    When Dr. Yezaz Ghouri sees patients with the cramping, abdominal pain and diarrhea that are hallmark symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), he’ll typically ask how life’s going. More often than not, his patients say they are...

    • Posted March 1, 2023
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  • Colon Cancer Is Being Spotted in Younger People, and at Later Stages

    Colon cancer continues to rise among younger U.S. adults, with the American Cancer Society reporting a doubling of cases in people younger than 55 in about 25 years. Also, significantly more Americans are being diagnosed with advanced...

    • Posted March 1, 2023
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  • Bed Rails Can Help and Harm: FDA Gives Guidance

    While adult bed rails are marketed with safety in mind, they need to be used with caution, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises. “Many death and injury reports related to entrapment and falls for adult portable...

    • Posted March 1, 2023
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  • Eli Lilly to Slash Insulin Prices, Cap Monthly Out-of-Pocket Costs at $35

    More Americans will soon be paying less for their insulin. Eli Lilly, one of the three insulin manufacturers, plans to cut its list prices of the drug by 70% and cap out-of-pocket costs at $35 a month....

    • Posted March 1, 2023
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  • AHA News: For Black Churchgoers in New Orleans, Religious Beliefs May Influence Health Behaviors

    WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Members of Black churches in New Orleans who believe religion plays an important role in their health may be more likely to eat fruits and vegetables, be physically...

    • Posted March 1, 2023
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  • What Exactly Is Hospice Care?

    When former President Jimmy Carter recently entered home hospice care after many years of cancer treatment, it was an invitation for families across America to consider how they would like to spend their final days. For experts...

    • Posted March 1, 2023
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  • Vaping Tobacco or Weed Appears Tied to Higher Anxiety in Teens

    For decades, people turned to cigarettes in times of stress. Now, a preliminary study hints that young people are using vaping in the same way. The study, of nearly 2,000 U.S. teenagers and young adults, found that...

    • Posted March 1, 2023
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  • Getting Rehab at Home After Heart Attack Can Extend Lives

    After a heart attack, home rehab can literally be a lifesaver, a new study finds. Taking part in a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program lowered the risk of dying from heart complications by 36% within four years, compared...

    • Posted March 1, 2023
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  • FDA Panel Backs Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine for Older Americans

    In a tight vote, U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisors on Tuesday recommended the approval of an RSV vaccine that could be used in Americans ages 60 and up. The vaccine, known as RENOIR, was developed by...

    • Posted March 1, 2023
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  • Short Brisk Walk Each Day Could Cut Your Odds of Early Death

    A brisk 11-minute daily walk can help you live longer, a new University of Cambridge study reports. Researchers found that 75 minutes a week — 11 minutes daily — of moderate-intensity physical activity is enough to lower...

    • Posted March 1, 2023
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