All posts by LadyLively

  • Shortages of Antibiotics, Antivirals Are Making a Tough Illness Season Worse

    An early surge in cold and flu cases has created shortages in key antiviral and antibiotic drugs needed for the annual “sick season,” pharmacists report. The antiviral flu drug Tamiflu is in short supply for both adults...

    • Posted November 30, 2022
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  • U.S. Gun Deaths Reach Highest Level in Decades

    WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) – More Americans are dying from gun violence, in both homicides and suicides, than they have in decades, a new report shows. The U.S. gun death rate hit its highest level...

    • Posted November 30, 2022
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  • Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug May Slow Decline, But Safety Concerns Linger

    The experimental Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab slowed thinking declines among patients suffering the early stages of the disease in a new study, but safety concerns about brain swelling and brain bleeds remain. In the eagerly awaited trial findings,...

    • Posted November 30, 2022
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  • Put Away That Salt Shaker to Shield Your Heart

    Toss out your salt shaker if you want to lower your risk of heart disease, a new study suggests. Even if you already follow a low-salt diet, sprinkling salt on your food can raise your risk for...

    • Posted November 30, 2022
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  • Do Steroid Injections Worsen Arthritic Knees?

    Corticosteroid injections to relieve pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis could actually be setting them back. Two new studies have discovered that, despite the temporary relief of symptoms, the injections were associated with continued progression of the...

    • Posted November 30, 2022
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  • Most Americans Still Aren’t Eating Enough Whole Grains

    Americans are eating more whole grains than ever before — but it’s still not enough. Moreover, not everyone agrees on what whole grains actually are, according to a new study that found competing definitions. The increase in...

    • Posted November 30, 2022
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  • Exposure to Zika Virus in Womb Might Alter Kids’ Development

    Children exposed to the Zika virus may need more support as they start school, even if they were not diagnosed with Zika-related birth defects and congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), a new study suggests. Children may still have...

    • Posted November 30, 2022
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  • Many U.S. Seniors Get Needless, Pricey Cervical Cancer Screenings

    Researchers warn that high rates of cervical cancer screening in women over 65 suggest that some older Americans are being unnecessarily screened. More health data on these screenings in older women is needed to prevent potential harm...

    • Posted November 30, 2022
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  • Retired Olympians Face Higher Odds for Arthritis

    Olympic athletes aren’t like the rest of the population — but this time it’s in a far less positive way. Two new studies show that athletes who performed at the top of their sport have a higher...

    • Posted November 30, 2022
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  • Health Highlights: Nov. 30, 2022​

    Shortage of antibiotics, antivirals are making a bad illness season worse. The antiviral drug Tamiflu is in short supply for both adults and children, as are supplies of pediatric versions of the antibiotics amoxicillin and Augmentin. Read...

    • Posted November 30, 2022
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