All posts by LadyLively

  • Who Benefits Most From COVID Boosters? New Study Gives Answers

    COVID-19 booster shots appear to benefit folks 50 and older but less so for younger people, a new study suggests. For the study, researchers ran a statistical analysis using death rates from COVID, and looked at the...

    • Posted February 13, 2023
    • 16
  • Suicides Rise Again in the US, Increases Highest Among Minorities

    MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Suicide rates have climbed again following a two-year decline, U.S. health officials report. The new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also described a shift in...

    • Posted February 13, 2023
    • 7
  • Wildfire Smoke May Send Pregnant Women Into Premature Labor

    Exposure to wildfire smoke can increase the risk of premature birth, new research suggests. For the study, the researchers reviewed birth certificates and hospital delivery data for more than 2.5 million pregnant women in California from 2007...

    • Posted February 13, 2023
    • 17
  • Paxlovid Remains Potent Against Omicron COVID Cases

    The COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid continues to work against Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, new research shows. Researchers decided to study Paxlovid’s impact against severe illness and death because doctors have fewer treatment options for high-risk patients...

    • Posted February 13, 2023
    • 14
  • Texas Lawsuit Threatens Access to Abortion Pill Nationally

    MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Access to medication abortion could be at risk nationwide because of a Texas lawsuit working its way through the court system. Alliance Defending Freedom, the group involved in the case...

    • Posted February 13, 2023
    • 15
  • More Kids Vape Weed in States Where Medical Marijuana Is Legal

    It’s not clear why, but youths in U.S. states where medical marijuana is legal report more vaping of cannabis than their peers in states where weed is legal for all adults or it is completely illegal. New...

    • Posted February 13, 2023
    • 13
  • Well Water Germ Tests May Depend on Time of Year

    Researchers studying well water found current monitoring practices often fail to reflect actual groundwater pollution risks. The problem: Spikes in harmful bacteria, like those from animal and human waste, vary depending on the season. They may be...

    • Posted February 13, 2023
    • 14
  • Lessons From a Wildfire on How to Save Pets’ Lives

    In the wake of natural disasters like wildfires that have destroyed whole communities with alarming speed, some folks are focused on the beloved pets left behind — and how to save others in the future. More than...

    • Posted February 13, 2023
    • 1
  • Health Highlights: Feb. 13, 2023​

    Who benefits most from COVID boosters? Protection is strongest for people over 60, a new study finds. Younger people might still want to consider a booster, to protect people around them. Read more Paxlovid remains potent against...

    • Posted February 13, 2023
    • 13
  • A1C: What Is It, and What Does It Mean for Your Heart?

    You might think about cholesterol when you consider your cardiovascular health. It’s also important to consider your A1C levels. Sugar is just as bad for your heart as cholesterol — if not worse, said Dr. Daniel Lodge,...

    • Posted February 12, 2023
    • 2