All posts by LadyLively

  • Moderna’s Booster Shot Prompts Strong Immune Response Against Omicron Subvariants

    Moderna, Inc., announced Monday that its updated booster shot triggers strong antibody responses against three Omicron subvariants. “We are pleased to see that both of our bivalent booster vaccine candidates offer superior protection against Omicron BA.4/BA.5 variants...

    • Posted November 14, 2022
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  • Illinois Study Shows Big Jump in Suicide-Linked ER Visits by Teens

    Illinois has seen a recent surge in the number of kids arriving in the emergency room for suicidal thoughts — both during and shortly before the pandemic, according to a new study. Among kids ages 5 to...

    • Posted November 14, 2022
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  • Dangerous Myths Keep Many Adults With Food Allergies From Getting an EpiPen

    The EpiPen is a known lifesaver when someone with a serious food allergy eats something they can’t tolerate. Yet the auto-injection treatment is greatly underused in the United States, according to a new survey. Just over half...

    • Posted November 14, 2022
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  • AHA News: Study of Heart Disease Trends Reflects Diversity Among Asian Americans

    MONDAY, Nov. 14, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Cardiovascular disease rates differ among Asian American subgroups but are rising faster for most of them than for white adults, new research from Northern California suggests. Only people...

    • Posted November 14, 2022
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  • More Teens Are Getting Weight Loss Surgery, If Families Can Afford It

    A growing number of U.S. teenagers are undergoing weight-loss surgery, but the figures suggest many still lack access to the procedures — especially underinsured Black and Hispanic kids. That’s the conclusion of a new study charting trends...

    • Posted November 14, 2022
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  • Does Your Child Have a Cold or Severe RSV? Signs to Look For

    As most American parents already know, cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common illness of childhood, are surging this year. Hospitals are filling up with babies and toddlers very ill with the easy-to-catch illness, which is...

    • Posted November 14, 2022
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  • Damage to Health Mounts With Each New COVID Infection

    Every time a person gets infected with COVID-19, their risk of dying or suffering serious long-term health problems increases dramatically, a new study has found. People with repeated COVID-19 infections are twice as likely to die and...

    • Posted November 14, 2022
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  • Cancer of the Appendix: Very Rare, But Genes May Play Role

    While appendix cancer is rare, for a small percentage of patients the disease may be linked to a particular genetic variant, a new study suggests. Researchers built on earlier research with this study, finding that 1 in...

    • Posted November 14, 2022
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  • Healthy Dining Is Healthy for the Planet, Too

    Plant-based diets can be better for the environment, but they’re not all created equally, new research shows. The best type of plant-based diet for health and environmental benefits are those higher in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts,...

    • Posted November 14, 2022
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  • Binge Eating Disorder Looks Different in Brains of Boys and Girls

    The brains of girls and boys who have binge eating disorder show key differences, according to a new study. That’s an important finding, researchers say, because both genders struggle with eating disorders, yet treatments are mainly targeted...

    • Posted November 14, 2022
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