All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: Nov. 29, 2022​

    How persistent asthma might harm the heart. When the respiratory condition is relentless, it appears tied to plaque in the carotid arteries, increasing the risk for heart attack and stroke, researchers say. Read more Long COVID often...

    • Posted November 29, 2022
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  • Climate Change May Bring More Fungal Lung Infections

    Fungal lung infections are spreading to parts of the United States where they were once never seen — likely a result of climate change, experts say. To the average person, the term fungal infection may conjure up...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • Lead Toxin Concerns Spur Recall of Toddler Sippy Cups

    Parents whose toddlers use certain Green Sprouts bottles or cups need to discard them immediately because of a risk of lead exposure, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns. When the base of the cups come...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • Advent of ‘Bloodless Medicine’ Is Helping Some Patients Avoid Transfusions

    Before Andrea Acerra, 45, had a hysterectomy due to heavy periods in November, she received an iron infusion to boost her red blood cell count and stave off the need for a transfusion. “I was just worried...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • A Purpose in Life Might Lengthen Your Life

    Having a clear purpose in life could reduce your risk for premature death. That’s the conclusion of researchers who spent eight years tracking about 13,000 Americans over age 50. Those who considered their life particularly purposeful were...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • Berry Good for You: Some Foods Can Strengthen Your Brain

    Eating more berries and drinking tea may help slow mental decline as you age, new research suggests. In a study of more than 900 adults, researchers found that foods like these — containing antioxidant flavonols — delivered...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • A Beloved Pet’s Death Can Trigger Deep Grief. Finding Support Can Be Tough

    Anyone who’s ever loved a pet like a member of the family knows that the grief when that dog, cat or other furry friend dies can be devastating. But too often, finding others who truly understand and...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • New COVID Variant XBB Is Gaining Ground Among Americans

    MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) – U.S. health officials are tracking a new COVID variant that’s a combination of two earlier Omicron subvariants. Known as XBB, this latest subvariant now represents 3.1% of new COVID cases...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • Skipping Meals Could Shave Years Off Your Life

    MONDAY, Nov. 28, 2022 Intermittent fasting — limiting eating to a small part of the day — is very popular these days. But that doesn’t mean it’s healthy. A new study published online in the Journal of...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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  • Type of Medicare Could Influence Cancer Patients’ Outcomes

    Your chances of surviving cancer could depend on the type of Medicare plan you have, a new study reports. Americans enrolled in a privatized, cost-saving Medicare Advantage plan are more likely to die within a month of...

    • Posted November 28, 2022
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