All posts by LadyLively

  • In Rare Cases, Monkeypox Can Trigger Dangerous Brain Inflammation

    Though the risk appears small, a new review suggests that, in rare instances, monkeypox may trigger serious neurological complications, including seizures and brain inflammation. The finding is based on a look at 19 studies conducted in the...

    • Posted September 12, 2022
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  • New 988 Suicide Hotline Sees Increase in Calls for Help

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched a new suicide hotline using just the numbers 988 in July, and now new data shows calls climbed 45% compared to the same time last year. “Our nation’s...

    • Posted September 12, 2022
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  • Blood Test Shows Promise at Catching Cancers Early

    A single blood test that can screen for more than 50 cancers seems to work fairly well in the real world, a preliminary study reveals. Researchers found that of over 6,600 apparently healthy people aged 50 and...

    • Posted September 12, 2022
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  • New York Declares Emergency After Finding More Spread of Poliovirus

    MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state emergency after finding evidence of continued community spread of poliovirus. Public health officials have detected the virus in a fourth county,...

    • Posted September 12, 2022
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  • Research Reveals Cause of ‘Freezing’ Gait in Parkinson’s

    Researchers think they’ve figured out why Parkinson’s disease causes a person’s limbs to become so stiff that at times they can feel frozen in place. Using a robotic chair equipped with sensors, a research team has linked...

    • Posted September 12, 2022
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  • Repeat Blood Donation Won’t Harm Your Health

    Frequent blood donors don’t need to worry about iron deficiency harming their health, new research shows. Even though about 35% of donors can become iron deficient after repeated blood donations, researchers have found that this produces no...

    • Posted September 12, 2022
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2022​

    Research reveals cause of ‘freezing gait’ in Parkinson’s patients. It’s a common, disabling symptom of the disease, but researchers say they’ve pinpointed an area of the brain that could be responsible — and that might lead to...

    • Posted September 12, 2022
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  • Pandemic Silver Lining: Drop in Infections That Cause Birth Defects

    The number of babies born with a virus that commonly causes birth defects may have dropped significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests. That was true in Minnesota, the first state to start screening all newborns...

    • Posted September 12, 2022
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  • Could You Spot the Signs of Suicide Risk?

    Recognizing the signs that someone is considering suicide could help save a life. “Emergency physicians see many people who are struggling silently with their mental health,” said Dr. Gillian Schmitz, president of the American College of Emergency...

    • Posted September 12, 2022
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  • Screening Test Leads to Fewer Women Included in Autism Studies

    A frequently used screening test for autism creates a gender gap that could hinder diagnosis and treatment for women and girls, a new study suggests. Researchers who study autism have been working to include more women and...

    • Posted September 12, 2022
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