Daily Health News
02/03/2012
- Why Human Brains Are Smarter Than Chimp Brains
Synapses in key brain region continues to develop much longer in babies than in primates, study finds - Asthmatic Moms Who Breast-feed May Help Their Children's Lungs
At age 12, those kids had better lung function than formula-fed kids - Map Shows Where in U.S. to Beware of Lyme Disease
Northeast and parts of the Midwest are hotbeds of the tick-borne disease - Hard Drug Use in Middle Age Could Prove Fatal, Study Finds
Those who continue to 'dabble' into their 50s tend to be at greater risk for bad outcomes in general - Aspirin, Warfarin Fare Equally for Heart Failure Patients
Each of these anti-clotting drugs had similar effectiveness in preventing deaths, study found - Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer
Study suggests no reduction in tumor risk, but one expert says more research may be needed - Epidural Plus Fever in Mom May Raise Risks for Baby
Study found as mother's temperature rose, problems were more likely at birth - Diabetes Takes Toll on Women's Hearing: Study
Especially in women over 60, hearing is much worse for those with poorly controlled disease - Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study
Researchers found response times haven't improved since 2005 - Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study
Red meat, smoking and skipping veggies also associated with a raised cancer risk, research finds - Norovirus Top Cause of Hospital Infection Outbreaks, Says Study
Gastrointestinal bug causes vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea - Smaller Plate Won't Help Your Diet, Research Shows
People eat until full regardless of the dinnerware, researcher says - Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression?
Small study suggests 'biomarker' levels might help support a diagnosis, but more research needed - Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's: Study
21 simple questions may help docs determine which patients need more testing, researchers say - Malaria's Global Death Toll Much Higher Than Thought
Study estimates 1.2 million die each year, nearly double previous estimates - Women Wear Red on Friday to Highlight Heart Health
Roughly 8 million women in the United States have heart disease, research shows - Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior
Suggestions for disciplining your little one - Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding
Suggestions for getting ready
02/02/2012
- Stroke Can Impact a Child's Language, Hand-Eye Coordination
Problems lingered 10 months after the stroke, research finds - Some Stroke Survivors Can't Recognize Fear, Anger in Others
Damage to forebrain can impair ability to read certain facial expressions, study finds - Married Men Seek Help for Stroke Sooner Than Their Wives
Men called 911 in less than a half hour, while women waited well over an hour, study finds - Being Fit Before Stroke May Aid Recovery
Patients with higher physical activity levels have better treatment response, study finds - Pleasure in Scratching an Itch May Depend on Location
Sensation is especially intense in ankles, researchers say - Too Few American Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations: CDC
Though three vaccines showed increases in coverage rates, coverage remains low for essential ones - Mouse Study Suggests Alzheimer's Spreads Through Brain Like an Infection
If validated, finding might open doors to new therapies, even a vaccine, experts say - 'People Pleasers' More Prone to Overeating: Study
They often yield to pressure to indulge more in social situations, researchers say - It's 'Buyer Beware' When Getting Statins Off the Internet
Safety information, side-effect warnings are often lacking, British study finds - New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study
People with abnormal heartbeat taking Xarelto were less likely to bleed out than warfarin patients - Pet Turtles Carry Salmonella Dangers, CDC Warns
Tougher laws needed to protect children from infection, report says - Anemia May Boost Death Risk After Stroke
Study of men finds the blood disorder affects survival rates up to a year later - Scientists May Be Closer to Developing 'Red Wine' Drug
Resveratrol's secrets revealed in work with mice - Anesthesia in Early Childhood May Be Linked to ADHD
Only associated with multiple surgeries; not a reason to delay needed procedures, experts say - Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study
Ultrasound screening, regular blood transfusions have helped reduce strokes in those with the blood disorder - Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk
Study found those who got less exposure were more likely to suffer an attack - If Your Dining Partner Overeats, So May You
In study, women mimicked eating behavior of new acquaintances, matching them bite for bite - Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's: Study
Individual risk factors may influence when the brain disorder develops, researchers say - Health Tip: Talk to Teens About Distracted Driving
Help keep them safe behind the wheel - Health Tip: Help Prevent a Stress Fracture
Take it slow when starting an exercise program
02/01/2012
- Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore Muscles
Getting one post-workout can spur cellular processes that cut inflammation and pain - Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Disappoints in Trial
Vaccine-based approach didn't affect insulin needs or other markers - Many Hispanics Don't Call an Ambulance For Stroke: Study
That may be one reason why they tend to do worse afterward than whites, researchers say - Worrying Too Much Might Raise Your Risk for Stroke
Study found a personality trait called 'harm avoidance' also marked by self-doubt, fatigue - Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques May Affect Memory in Healthy People
Research could lead to better understanding of the origins of Alzheimer's - Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study
It's not yet FDA-approved, but apixaban cut clot risk caused by abnormal heartbeat - Clot-Busting Drug May Work for Those Who Have Strokes While Asleep
Study found if symptoms, scans showed early signs of attack, tPA produced good results - Gleevec Approval Widened to Include Rare Cancer
CD117-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors - Study Finds Link Between Heart Failure, Brain Changes
Memory, planning problems could make it harder to keep up with heart treatments, researchers say - Adult Children of Stroke Sufferers May Show Signs of Brain Aging, Too
Offspring may experience physical, mental changes that can precede stroke - Stenting, Surgery Appear Comparable for Opening Neck Artery
Re-blockage rates similar for both procedures, study finds - Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds
Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack - Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Stroke, Studies Say
Patients may regain some function after treatment, preliminary research suggests - Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study
Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being - Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children: Study
However, parents should note that incidence is rare, researchers say - Scientists Use Brain Waves to Eavesdrop on the Mind
Computer model seeks to decode heard language, but research is preliminary - Health Tip: Keep Heartburn Under Control
Suggestions to help put out the fire - Health Tip: Strained a Hamstring?
Here's how to help it heal - Study Compares 3 Common Prostate Cancer Treatments
Externally administered radiation had more side effects, higher cost than 'seed' radiation or surgery - Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women
Especially true for current or former smokers, researchers say - Too Much Testosterone Linked to Inflated Ego: Study
Female volunteers less apt to cooperate after taking the hormone supplement - Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer
Activity-induced genetic changes could slow or prevent disease progression, researchers say - Experimental Drugs Do Battle Against Advanced Prostate Cancer
Studies show two new agents improve survival for men whose tumors have spread
01/31/2012
- For Kids, Laughter Really May Be the Best Medicine
Scans show that humor activates parts of the brain linked to resilience, well-being in children - Alternative to Colonoscopy Spots Cancers, Too
Study examines repeat sigmoidoscopy, a somewhat less-invasive screening method - Fatty Diet Before Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes
This type of diabetes can raise risk of obstetric complications, researchers add - Second Breast Cancer Surgery Sometimes Needed
After a partial mastectomy, almost one in four women requires re-excision, study finds - FDA OKs Drug That Targets Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis
Therapy zeroes in on defective protein, agency says - Popular Diabetes Drug Might Cut Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Study
But, the protective effect of metformin was only seen in women - Stem Cells May Further Hepatitis C Research
Using liver-like cells, scientists hope to learn how some people resist infection - Kalydeco Approved to Treat Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis
First drug to target underlying cause of chronic disease - U.S. Advisers Explain Request to Censor Bird Flu Research
Published details of experiments could be used for harmful purposes, experts warn - Hospitality Not a Friendly Industry for Disabled Workers: Study
Employers often reluctant to hire people with disabilities due to misconceptions - Health Highlights: Jan. 31, 2012
- Pediatricians' Group Urges More Input From Parents
New policy statement calls for strong family presence, greater decision-making role - When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises
This combination more than doubled odds of heart damage in newborn, study finds - Health Tip: Most Teens Don't Get Enough Sleep
Experts point to potential health consequences - Health Tip: Wash Skin Properly
To keep it clean and help prevent acne
01/30/2012
- Even Strangers Can Make You Feel Left Out
Eye contact conveys a sense of belonging -- or not, researchers say - Nurturing Moms May Help Their Child's Brain Develop
Study found toddlers with loving mothers had more growth in key brain area - Statins Equally Effective in Women and Men
Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce cardiovascular events, death for both sexes, researchers say - Gene Study Sheds Light on Body Clock's Link to Diabetes
A mutation affecting sleep-wake hormone may disrupt blood sugar control, researchers find - First Drug Ok'd to Combat Spreading Basal Cell Skin Cancer
Pill is intended for advanced cases or those unsuitable for surgery, radiation - Erivedge Approved to Treat Basal Cell Carinoma
The most common skin cancer - Live Liver Donation Safer Than Previously Thought
Risk of death is 1.7 per thousand donors, new study finds - Chubby Doctors Could Be Bad for Your Health
Study finds they're less likely to counsel heavy patients on weight - Health Highlights: Jan.30, 2012
- Many Parents Skip Booster Seats When Carpooling
They don't bother with proper safety seats when their kids are in other people's cars, study finds - Those Extra Pounds Could Harm Your Back
Researchers say more severe spinal disc degeneration seen in obese patients - Health Reform Law Gaining Wider Acceptance: Poll
Still-controversial package's benefits appeal to more people, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey finds - More Newborns Suffering Drug Withdrawal at Birth
Doctors seeing more women taking illicit drugs, prescription painkillers during pregnancy - Health Tip: How to Protect Toddlers From Burns
Precautions include keeping child out of kitchen while you're cooking - Health Tip: Healthy Fats? They Exist
Here are some common sources - Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk
Peripheral vascular disease may lead to stroke or early death, researchers say
01/29/2012
- Teen Driver's Friends Can Be Dangerous Distraction, Studies Find
And certain young drivers are more apt to cruise around in a crowd
01/28/2012
- Mathematical Model Suggests When to Shoot in Basketball
Players should take their time, but not too long, study contends - Winter Doldrums Got You Down? Here's How to Bounce Back
Adding lights, exercise can help people battling seasonal affective disorder, doctor says
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