All posts by LadyLively

  • Aidan’s Tough Journey: Now Breathing Easier With a Rewired Heart

    Ambar Marcus didn’t think anything of going to the follow-up ultrasound her doctor recommended around 22 weeks of pregnancy — until she noticed how long it was taking. “The technician was a lovely lady who chatted with...

    • Posted February 24, 2023
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  • Too Little Dietary Salt Can Mean Trouble for Heart Failure Patients

    It may seem counterintuitive, but a new study review suggests that consuming too little salt could be harmful to heart failure patients. Doctors currently recommend a low-sodium diet to lower blood pressure and avoid fluid buildup and...

    • Posted February 24, 2023
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  • Scientists Grow Electrodes in Living Tissue

    Swedish scientists say they have grown electrodes in living tissue, paving the way for formation of fully integrated electronic circuits in living organisms. The development, which blurs the lines between biology and technology, could one day lead...

    • Posted February 24, 2023
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  • New Jersey’s ‘5-Day Rule’ Didn’t Curb Opioid Use

    While many opioid policies in New Jersey have worked to combat misuse of the drugs, one that limited the length of prescriptions did not have its intended effect, new research shows. The legislation capped initial opioid prescriptions...

    • Posted February 24, 2023
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  • Millions of Americans Missed Vital Cancer Screenings in Pandemic’s 2nd Year

    FRIDAY, Feb. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Cancer screening rates were down again during 2021, the second year of the pandemic. The number of women having cervical cancer screening dropped 4.4 million in 2021 compared to 2019,...

    • Posted February 24, 2023
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  • Health Highlights: Feb. 24, 2023​

    Aidan’s tough journey: Breathing easier with a rewired heart. Doctors have given a toddler a new lease on life after he was born with a series of complex, life-threatening birth defects. Read more Scientists grow electrodes in...

    • Posted February 24, 2023
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  • Noninvasive Ultrasound Brain Treatment Might Help Slow Parkinson’s

    A noninvasive treatment that heats specific areas of brain tissue may ease movement symptoms in some people with Parkinson’s disease, a clinical trial has found. The study tested the effects of an incision-free procedure called focused ultrasound...

    • Posted February 23, 2023
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  • Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Can Add Years to Your Life

    Getting good sleep may have long-term benefits — even extending your life span, a new study suggests. Researchers found that young people with better sleep habits were incrementally less likely to die early. About 8% of deaths...

    • Posted February 23, 2023
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  • Emergency Contraception: Types, Side Effects & More

    Confused about emergency contraception? The experts have you covered. Here’s a breakdown of what emergency contraception is, the different types that are available, the side effects you may experience, and how emergency contraception works. Plus, you’ll find...

    • Posted February 23, 2023
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  • AHA News: While Home Recovering From COVID-19, She Saved Her Husband’s Life

    THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — One day last July, Mike Button settled into his home office, ready to start catching up on the backlog of things that had accumulated over his latest prolonged...

    • Posted February 23, 2023
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