All posts by LadyLively

  • Even a Little Drinking in Pregnancy Can Reshape Fetal Brain

    Exposure to even low levels of alcohol while in the womb can change the structure of the fetus’ brain, according to Austrian researchers. The study results suggest that pregnant women should strictly avoid alcohol, one author said....

    • Posted November 22, 2022
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  • Science Reveals Links Between Down Syndrome & Alzheimer’s

    The genetic abnormality that drives Down syndrome causes the same sort of abnormal brain plaques and protein tangles that are found in Alzheimer’s disease patients, a new study reports. Amyloid beta plaques and tau tangles have long...

    • Posted November 22, 2022
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  • Keep Food Poisoning at Bay This Holiday Season

    A happy holiday can go sour quickly when food poisoning joins the party. Experts from Rutgers New Jersey Poison Control Center offer some tips on safely thawing, preparing and storing food, as well as avoiding issues with...

    • Posted November 22, 2022
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  • Tips to Navigating Thanksgiving Dinner If You Have Diabetes

    Eating a Thanksgiving feast, while still maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, may seem challenging if you have diabetes, but it’s doable, experts say. Nearly 40 million Americans deal with this issue every day, and not just for...

    • Posted November 22, 2022
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  • Bacterial Infections to Blame for 1 in Every 8 Deaths Worldwide

    Bacterial infections are to blame for 1 in 8 deaths and are second only to heart disease as the world’s leading cause of death, a new report reveals. About 7.7 million people died in 2019 from infection...

    • Posted November 22, 2022
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  • HDL ‘Good’ Cholesterol’s Role in Heart Health Under Scrutiny

    Blood levels of HDL, the famously “good” kind of cholesterol, may not make a big difference to heart health after all — particularly for Black people, a large new study suggests. The study, of nearly 24,000 U.S....

    • Posted November 21, 2022
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  • Words Can Wound When Parents Talk to Kids About Obesity

    With U.S. health officials calling childhood obesity a public health crisis, conversations about weight are important. But what you say to your kids can be challenging, and even counterproductive, a new study found. “Body weight is a...

    • Posted November 21, 2022
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  • AHA News: Feast on Gratitude This Season – It Could Be Good For You, Mentally and Physically

    MONDAY, Nov. 21, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Overindulgence is a Thanksgiving tradition rarely praised by health experts. But when it comes to the reason for the season – gratitude – feel free to serve up...

    • Posted November 21, 2022
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  • There’s a Best Time of Day to Exercise for Women’s Heart Health

    Regular exercise has long been hailed as a great way to preserve heart health, but could a morning workout deliver more benefits than an evening visit to the gym? New research suggests that for women in their...

    • Posted November 21, 2022
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  • Flu Has Started Early and With a Punch: CDC

    Flu season has struck the United States hard and early, burdening hospitals that are also coping with a surge in other respiratory viruses, including RSV and COVID-19. The nation has seen at least 4.4 million cases of...

    • Posted November 21, 2022
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