All posts by LadyLively

  • Kept Home Under Lockdown, U.S. Couples May Have Spurred a ‘Baby Bump’

    The pandemic brought about a lot of changes in people’s lives. For many, that included a new baby. The United States saw a “baby bump” in 2021 described in a new study as “the first major reversal...

    • Posted October 21, 2022
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  • Add COVID Shot to Routine Vaccine Schedule: CDC Panel

    FRIDAY, Oct. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) – In an unanimous vote on Thursday, a panel of U.S. vaccine experts recommended that COVID shots be added to the list of recommended vaccinations for children and adults. Now it’s...

    • Posted October 21, 2022
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  • Even a Pasted-On Smile Can Lighten Your Mood

    If you’re feeling a little low, smile anyway. That alone could shift your mood. This idea is known as the facial feedback hypothesis, and researchers set out to either prove or disprove the theory in a new...

    • Posted October 21, 2022
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  • Had a Stroke? Get These Professionals on Your Rehab Team

    When someone has a stroke, many professionals come together to help the patient recover. The rehabilitation plan varies depending on which parts of the body were affected by the stroke and the type and severity of damage....

    • Posted October 21, 2022
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  • Your Guide to Pain Relief After Knee, Hip Replacement

    Getting a new knee or hip can be life-changing, but first you have to get through the recovery after surgery. Experts say a combination of the right medications and some other tips will make it easier. A...

    • Posted October 21, 2022
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  • Cellular ‘Fix’ Treatment Shows Promise Against ALS in Small Study

    Researchers have made early progress toward a new approach to treating the deadly brain disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): using patients’ own immune system T cells. ALS is a rare condition that kills nerve cells in the...

    • Posted October 20, 2022
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  • Use of Hair Straighteners Tied to Doubling of Risk for Uterine Cancer

    Women who regularly use chemical hair straighteners may be more prone to developing uterine cancer, a new large government study suggests. The study, which followed nearly 34,000 U.S. women over a decade, found that those who frequently...

    • Posted October 20, 2022
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  • AHA News: Using Friendly Faces to Help Close Gaps on Vaccines and More

    THURSDAY, Oct. 20, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — The coronavirus pandemic magnified health disparities among racial and ethnic groups. Some experts say using trusted community voices could help close gaps not only in vaccination rates but...

    • Posted October 20, 2022
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  • Your Hospital Room Could Affect Outcomes After Surgery

    “Location, location, location” works in real estate, and a new study argues that the location of your hospital room could save your life after surgery. Patients are more likely to die after surgery if they are placed...

    • Posted October 20, 2022
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  • FDA OKs Novavax COVID Vaccine as First Booster Shot

    THURSDAY, Oct. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Americans will now have another choice if they want a COVID booster shot. On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Novavax Inc.’s protein-based vaccine as a first booster...

    • Posted October 20, 2022
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