All posts by LadyLively

  • AHA News: Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath Linked to Long-Term Risk of Heart Trouble

    WEDNESDAY, Nov. 2, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Chest pain and shortness of breath may offer distinct warnings of future heart problems over 30 years’ time, according to a new study. Chest pain accounts for more...

    • Posted November 2, 2022
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  • Hormonal Treatment in Pregnancy Won’t Lower Odds for Preterm Birth

    A hormone therapy commonly used to prevent preterm births probably isn’t effective, a new study reports. Doctors have been prescribing vaginal progesterone treatments to help at-risk pregnant women delay delivery for as long as possible, researchers said....

    • Posted November 2, 2022
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  • Bad Sleep Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma

    Poor sleep may be linked to glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, new research suggests. The study drew on a database of more than 400,000 people to explore links between sleep and vision loss. Glaucoma is marked...

    • Posted November 2, 2022
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  • Depression Treatment Starts Changing the Brain Within 6 Weeks

    New research reveals that the brain is much more flexible than once thought and can change rapidly during treatment for major depression. People receiving inpatient treatment for major depression had increased brain connectivity after just six weeks,...

    • Posted November 2, 2022
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  • Does Good Sleep Help Women Climb the Corporate Ladder?

    For women, the key to getting ahead at work could be getting more shut-eye. Quality sleep boosted women’s moods, which then made them more intent on work achievements, a new study found. Researchers from Washington State University...

    • Posted November 2, 2022
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  • Even a Little Coffee in Pregnancy Might Stunt a Child’s Growth

    Most pregnant women are told it’s safe to have one cup of coffee a day because it won’t trigger miscarriages or preterm deliveries, but new research suggests a surprising risk: Moms-to-be who consume caffeine, even in small...

    • Posted November 1, 2022
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  • Travel Times to Abortion Facilities Have Lengthened After Dobbs Decision: Study

    A new analysis illustrates the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: In numerous states, women now have no choice but to travel long distances to get an abortion. One-third of American...

    • Posted November 1, 2022
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  • New Malaria Antibody Drug Prevents Infection in Adults for 6 Months

    A new malaria antibody treatment may keep more people free of the sometimes deadly disease for up to six months in regions where infection rates are high. Instead of requiring the immune system to make enough antibodies,...

    • Posted November 1, 2022
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  • Combo Drug May Fight Tough-to-Treat UTIs

    Doctors could soon have access to a new weapon in the ongoing battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. An experimental combination antibiotic appears to offer a new option for doctors treating stubborn drug-resistant urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to...

    • Posted November 1, 2022
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  • Hormonal Therapy Won’t Prevent Chronic Ills After Menopause: Expert Panel

    Experts are once again advising doctors and women against using menopausal hormone therapy to ward off chronic diseases — 20 years after a landmark trial dashed those hopes. In updated recommendations, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force...

    • Posted November 1, 2022
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