All posts by LadyLively

  • MRI Might Boost Cancer Detection for Women With Dense Breasts

    Nearly half of women have dense breast tissue, which can be a double whammy on their odds for breast cancer. Not only are dense breasts a risk factor for cancer, but this glandular and fibrous connective tissue...

    • Posted February 6, 2023
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  • Rare But Dangerous Form of Eating Disorder Could Run in Families

    Genes may have a strong influence over whether kids develop an eating disorder marked by extremely limited food choices, a new study finds. The study focused on a condition called avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). It’s...

    • Posted February 6, 2023
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  • Measles Outbreak in Ohio Declared Over After 85 Cases

    MONDAY, Feb. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A central Ohio measles outbreak among children who were not fully vaccinated is now over, public health officials announced Saturday. Columbus Health declared the outbreak finished with no new cases...

    • Posted February 6, 2023
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  • U.S. Tourists in Northern Mexico Are Buying Counterfeit Pills Containing Fentanyl

    Researchers have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that pharmacies in tourist areas of Northern Mexico are selling counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamines. The pills, mainly sold to U.S. tourists without a prescription, were passed off as controlled...

    • Posted February 6, 2023
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  • Live Near Busy Traffic? You May Be at Higher Odds for Tinnitus

    People who live near traffic noise, especially when it continues at night, are more likely to develop the repetitive whistling or buzzing sounds in their ears known as tinnitus. Danish researchers found a link between the risk...

    • Posted February 6, 2023
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  • Understanding Your Cholesterol Numbers

    You might not think about your cholesterol very often, if ever, but it’s important to know your numbers. It’s even helpful to get it checked at a young age, according to one heart expert. “People in their...

    • Posted February 6, 2023
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  • Stock Photos Used in Health News, PSAs Typically Focus on the Young & White

    When researchers searched for a stock image of a pregnant Hispanic woman for a science communication effort, they hit upon a problem. Many of the images were of young, light-skinned people without the diversity in age or...

    • Posted February 6, 2023
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  • Health Highlights: Feb. 6, 2023​

    His debilitating back pain lasted decades, until a new implant changed everything. The new muscle-stimulating device works by strengthening the multifidus muscle, which is essential for walking, sitting and bending, doctors say. Read more A rare but...

    • Posted February 5, 2023
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  • How Ice & Snow Can Harm Your Wrists, Hands

    Winter’s icy beauty can also be dangerous. An orthopedic expert offers some tips for avoiding serious injuries on slippery ground or hazards hidden by snow. “When people have injuries during the winter, it commonly involves tripping over...

    • Posted February 5, 2023
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  • Not Just Brushing: 10 Ways to Start Caring for Baby Teeth

    Even the tiniest teeth can decay, which is why it’s important to take care of them. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers some tips for caring for those little teeth, starting before the first one even...

    • Posted February 4, 2023
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