Daily Health News
05/21/2013
- Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary
For older patients with hypertension, heart failure, different problems will likely cause death, study finds - Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study
Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key - Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say - COPD Patients May Do Fine With Shorter Course of Steroids
Coming off meds sooner means fewer harmful side effects, study author says - Study Supports Using Low-Dose CT Scans to Spot Early Lung Cancer
But expert notes questions about frequency remain - Student Suicide May Spur Similar Thoughts in Teens
'Suicide contagion' occurs even among those who didn't know victim, study found - Bed-Sharing Raises SIDS Risk Fivefold, Study Finds
Number of cases would drop dramatically if parents did not sleep with their babies, researchers noted - Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC
High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity reported, but most people getting enough sleep - Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma
Problems included carelessness, difficulty staying awake, study finds - Pain a Common Problem for People With COPD
Narcotic pain relievers frequently used by patients with chronic lung condition, study finds - Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics
Experts say biological changes or a lack of interest in self-care might be to blame - Weather Worries Can Threaten a Child's Mental Health
Psychologist offers advice for coping with tragedies like the Oklahoma tornado - Health Highlights: May 21, 2013
- Long-Term Use of Antibiotic May Help Those With COPD
Taking azithromycin for a year cut down on re-hospitalizations for disease flare-ups, study found - Racial Disparities Seen in U.S. Lung Cancer Treatment
Blacks less likely, Hispanics more likely than whites to undergo surgery as early treatment, study shows - Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression
Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy - Health Tip: Possible Causes of Dry Eye
Medication use is a prime contributor - Health Tip: Run Smart, Run Safe
Don't use headphones
05/20/2013
- Primary Care Docs Should Play Role in Kids' Dental Health, Experts Say
Government-appointed panel says family physicians can apply fluoride to children's teeth to prevent decay - Sugar Injections for Knee Arthritis May Ease Pain: Study
But at least one expert questions benefits of the alternative treatment - Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep May Cut Young Drivers' Crash Risk
Study found 21 percent higher chance of accident among those who slept less than 6 hours a night - Certain COPD Meds Might Raise Heart Risks, Study Says
But benefits of 'bronchodilators' tend to outweigh risks, specialist adds - Newer, Pricier Prostate Cancer Radiation No Better Than Old: Study
Researchers looked at men who had the therapy after surgery - Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn
Study found shedding pounds reduced GERD symptoms among overweight, obese patients - Sports May Be OK With Defibrillator, Study Says
But each patient must make decision with doctor's input - Nighttime Docs at ICUs Don't Boost Patient Outcomes: Study
Patients do just as well with medical residents and nurses, researchers say - Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients
Those who heard well-loved tunes in study needed less sedation medicine - Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children
Infants may have higher risk for conditions like pneumonia, study found - Noise, Dirty Air May Be Double Whammy for the Heart
Both pollution sources associated with hardening of arteries, study suggests - Women Less Likely to Get Trauma Center Care After Injury: Study
More research into factors behind trend, effects on outcomes is needed, study author says - Revised Sunscreen Labels Should Help Consumers Make Wiser Choices
New survey finds 1 in 7 products still claim an 'SPF' rating of 50 or higher - Health Highlights: May 20, 2013
- Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective
But it was phased out because of side effects; newer version works, study notes - ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men - Many Can Blame Family for Their Bunions
These and other foot disorders are 'highly inheritable,' study finds - Health Tip: Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe
Enforce basic rules - Health Tip: Help Children Eat Healthier
Set a good example - Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study Finds
Improvements reported in muscle strength, fatigue and quality of life - Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments - New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon
Advanced colonoscope has wider range of view than traditional models, picks up more polyps, study finds - Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study
Connection appeared strongest among thinner people, researcher says - Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children
Neodymium magnets are powerful enough to cause significant damage to digestive tract, researchers say - Study Links Coffee to Lower Risk for Rare Liver Disease
Separate report calls for more hospice care for terminal cirrhosis patients
05/19/2013
- Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments - Managing Seasonal Allergies
Despite a late spring, summer allergy season will be strong, sinus expert says
05/17/2013
- College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study
Alcohol affects them differently, so safe limits are lower for women - Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging
Small study didn't find effect in former or never-smokers - Teen Bullies May Turn to Crime as Adults
Long-term study followed working-class British males - Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools?
Many ob/gyn residents would like specialized training but don't get it, study finds - Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
Experimental app shaves critical seconds off smartphone transmissions of EKG images, study says - Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
By 50, arteries stiffen, increasing risk of death from heart disease, researchers say - Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices
Comparison of 18 offices finds wide range of success in tackling smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure - Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'
People with left-brain dominance tend to listen with right ear, and vice-versa, study finds - Health Highlights: May 17, 2013
- Health Tip: Don't Smoke for a Better Smile
Cigarette use stains teeth - Health Tip: Eating Vegetarian
Choose low-fat meat alternatives
05/16/2013
- Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression
Risk rose steeply if a parent had been addicted to alcohol or drugs, study found - Xofigo Approved for Prostate Cancer
When disease has spread to the bones - Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too
Although risk is still low, Australian study found it nearly doubled for depressed women in their 40s and 50s - Infections From Tainted Spine Injections Continue to Baffle Investigators
Michigan hit hardest; experts can't rule out new, localized infections - Living Near Fast-Food Outlets Might Boost Obesity Risk
Study of black Americans found link between having these restaurants nearby and being overweight - 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17 - Most Americans Say 'No' to Smoking in Their Homes, Cars
4 out of 5 adults have household bans, but millions of people still breathe secondhand smoke, CDC says - Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions
Infections and allergies from cosmetic procedure can damage eyes or cause swelling, loss of eyelashes - Test Approved to Detect Faulty Lung Cancer Gene
Gene present in 10 percent of NSCLC cases - Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC
Agency offers clear advice to help you avoid infections - High-Frequency Noise Boosts Math Skills in Study
But the treatment isn't ready for prime time yet, expert says - Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
Likelihood of death, readmission remains high for more than 30 days after heart failure, heart attack - Health Highlights: May 16, 2013
- H1N1 Flu Virus Detected in Seals Off California Coast
Influenza viruses can move among species, researchers say - New Drug May Help Immune System Fight Cancer
Early study found tumor reduction in several forms of the disease - Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later
Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk - Public Funding Spurs Couples to Seek Fertility Treatment
After Quebec mandated IVF coverage, study found change in patient demographics - Health Tip: Keep Nails Trim and Clean
And avoid spreading germs - Health Tip: Before You Lift Something Heavy
Get help if it's too big to lift by yourself
05/15/2013
- Doctors Reluctant to Expand Nurse Practitioners' Role: Survey
But shortage of primary care physicians will change the look of U.S. health care, experts say - Sugary Sodas, Fruit Punches May Raise Kidney Stone Risk: Study
It's important to stay hydrated, but water may be your best choice, experts say - Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis
Blocks process that contributes to abnormal inflammation - Scientists Use Cloning Technique to Produce Human Stem Cells
Breakthrough bypasses need to use cells from fertilized embryos - Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says
It's never too late to start, researchers find - Cancer Patients May Face Higher Bankruptcy Odds
Washington state study found a nearly tripled risk, with younger adults most vulnerable - Some Types of Skin Cancer Linked to Lower Chances of Alzheimer's
A weak immune response might allow skin cancer but protect brain from inflammation, expert suggests - Multiple Head Injuries Raise Soldiers' Suicide Risk, Study Finds
20 percent of those with two or more brain traumas had thoughts of killing themselves - Young Women Less Healthy Than Men Before Heart Attack: Study
Females tend to have more physical and mental problems prior to the event, researchers find - Angelina Jolie Will Have Ovaries Removed to Lower Chances of Cancer: Report
Actress has already had double mastectomy due to gene linked to high risk for breast, ovarian cancer - FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
Blood levels from nighttime dose of sleep aid can remain too high the next morning, agency says - FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Advanced Prostate Cancer
Xofigo was fast-tracked for approval and is meant for tumors that have spread to the bones - Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds
Numbers were lowered when people engaged in a few sessions per week - Noisy Operating Rooms May Jeopardize Patient Safety
Chatter, music and equipment sounds reduced surgeons' speech comprehension in small study - Health Tip: Lactose May Be Hiding in Food
It's commonly added to non-dairy foods - Gene Variations May Explain Weight Gain Among Men, Women
People with specific 'polymorphisms' were more likely to put on pounds in 10-year study - People With High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt
It's important to resist these cravings, study author says - Cellphone Calls During Blood Pressure Readings May Skew Results
Interruption can cause spike in systolic pressure, study found - Health Tip: Pay Attention to Baby's Communication
And watch for signs of delay - Health Tip: Exercise With Allergies and Asthma
Speak with an allergist first - Combo Drug Therapy May Work Best to Strengthen Bones: Study
But osteoporosis experts say fracture resistance must also be assessed
05/14/2013
- Metformin Won't Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics
Study counters prior research suggesting the medicine might help cancer patients
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