All posts by LadyLively

  • Valium, Xanax Prescriptions Could Raise Overdose Risk in Youth

    Teenagers and young adults who use benzodiazepines to treat insomnia may be at heightened risk of overdose, a new study finds. Benzodiazepines include anxiety medications like Ativan, Klonopin, Valium and Xanax, as well as prescription sleep aids...

    • Posted November 29, 2022
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  • Second Death in Trial of Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Is Raising Concerns

    Two people have now died from brain hemorrhages that may be linked to an experimental Alzheimer’s drug, calling into question the medication’s safety. A 65-year-old woman with early-stage Alzheimer’s recently died from a massive brain bleed that...

    • Posted November 29, 2022
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  • Need for Organ Transplants Surges at Big Motorcycle Rallies: Study

    Once a year, giant motorcycle rallies ride into places like Daytona Beach, Fla., and Sturgis, S.D., bringing hundreds of thousands of people, an economic boost — and a wave of crash-related deaths. That means more organs available...

    • Posted November 29, 2022
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  • AHA News: 3 Heart Surgeries and a Mini-Stroke by Age 35. This Year? 3 Marathons

    TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — For his first 29 years, Justin Cadelago thought little about his heart. The exception was even a fun memory: he got to leave school early once a year...

    • Posted November 29, 2022
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  • As Kids’ Obesity Rises, Brain Health Declines: Study

    Kids who are overweight or obese often struggle with school work, and now new research provides clues on how excess weight may harm the developing brain. “The main takeaway is to raise awareness about brain health consequences...

    • Posted November 29, 2022
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  • Long COVID Often Brings Another Issue: Stigma

    People with long COVID deal with months or years of punishing fatigue, mind-numbing brain fog or a frightening fight to take each and every breath. But they can also face the skepticism of others, a new study...

    • Posted November 29, 2022
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  • How Persistent Asthma Might Harm the Heart

    Persistent asthma may take a toll on the heart, not just the lungs, a new study suggests. When the respiratory condition is relentless, it appears tied to plaque in the carotid arteries, increasing the risk for heart...

    • Posted November 29, 2022
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  • High Deductibles Keep Some Women From Follow-Up After Troubling Mammogram

    Out-of-pocket costs may make as many as 1 in 5 women forgo additional screening when an initial mammogram finds an abnormality, a new U.S. study finds. The Affordable Care Act improved access to mammograms, but high-deductible insurance...

    • Posted November 29, 2022
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  • Relax, a Little Stress Might Be Good for You

    If holiday demands get you frazzled, you can take heart from a new study: When it comes to stress, a little is good. “The bad outcomes of stress are pretty clear and not new,” said Assaf Oshri,...

    • Posted November 29, 2022
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  • Drinking Rates Crept Up in U.S. States Once Weed Was Made Legal

    Could unfettered access to marijuana fuel a rise in drinking rates? Yes, report researchers who found alcohol consumption increased at times and in places where marijuana was made legal for certain groups. The increase in drinking was...

    • Posted November 29, 2022
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