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(HealthDay News) - Flu and the common cold share some common symptoms. Though both often can be treated at home, more serious cases require a doctor's care. The American Academy of Family Physicians mentions these warning signs that you should see a doctor: - A persistent fever of higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit that causes body aches and fatigue. Symptoms that persist for longer than 10 days, or...
November 7, 2014
FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The last of 177 people who had some form of contact with an Ebola patient who died in Dallas earlier this month were to be given a clean bill of health at midnight Friday. The people were among those who had direct or indirect contact with Thomas Eric Duncan, a Liberian national who became infected with the disease in his homeland before traveling to Dallas in...
November 7, 2014
FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Balloons placed inside the stomach can trigger substantial weight loss without the need for invasive surgery, according to a new clinical trial. The new device - two connected balloons filled with saline - helped obese people lose twice as much excess weight as others who relied on diet and exercise alone, said principal investigator Dr. Jaime Ponce. He is medical...
November 7, 2014
FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People who are lactose-intolerant may be less likely to develop certain types of cancer, a new study suggests. And, the researchers suspect the reduced risk may be related to diet. Data for the study included nearly 23,000 people in Sweden with lactose intolerance, as well as members of their families. People with lactose intolerance have difficulty digesting...
November 7, 2014
FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Teens go to sleep much later than younger children, according to a study that lends support to later start times in high schools. Researchers followed 94 children and teens for two years, to learn how their sleep habits changed as they grew older. A typical 9-year-old went to sleep at 9:30 p.m. and woke up at 6:40 a.m. during the school week. By age 11, the same...
November 7, 2014
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Kids who believe their friends like them, no matter what, may be less prone to feeling bad about themselves when things go wrong, a new study hints. Researchers found that when they had public school students think about times when their friends showed them "unconditional regard," it seemed to buffer them against low self-esteem when they got a bad report card....
November 6, 2014
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People in high-income English-speaking countries tend to grow more satisfied with their lives as they age, but that's not the case in many other nations, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data gathered from people around the world and found that life satisfaction tends to fall during middle age and rise in older age among people in the United States and...
November 6, 2014
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - It's known that gluten - found in wheat, rye and barley - is the cause of health problems in people with celiac disease. Now, new research suggests these folks may also react to non-gluten wheat proteins. The discovery could improve understanding of celiac disease and how to treat it, the researchers said. A large number of people with celiac disease had an...
November 6, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, government statistics show. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says risk factors for heart disease in women include: - Having diabetes, pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome. Using birth control pills. Smoking. Having high cholesterol, high triglycerides or high blood pressure. Being overweight...
November 6, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease that may be transmitted via cat feces. Pregnant women should avoid coming into contact with the parasite to protect the developing fetus. The Humane Society of the United States offers these suggestions: - Ask a partner, friend or family member to clean the litter box while you are pregnant. If you must clean the box yourself, wear gloves and...
November 6, 2014
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A New York City doctor who became infected with Ebola while treating patients in West Africa apparently feels well enough now to ride a stationary bike, practice yoga and play the banjo while under quarantine. Dr. Craig Spencer, who has been undergoing treatment at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, has been strumming his favorite tunes in his hospital room...
November 6, 2014
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Even among people who live well into their 90s, those with a particular gene variant may survive the longest, a new study finds. The variant is in a gene known as CETP, and researchers have known for more than a decade that people who carry it have a better shot at an exceptionally long life - past 95 or even 100. CETP is involved in cholesterol metabolism,...
November 6, 2014
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new pneumococcal vaccine is almost 30 percent more effective than its previous version in preventing hospitalizations of young children for pneumonia, a new study shows. The vaccine - called PCV13 - protects against 13 strains of pneumococcal bacteria, which is the leading cause of pneumonia in children younger than 5, said study author Dr. Marie Griffin,...
November 6, 2014
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Hospital bed positioning can be critical in the first 24 hours after a person suffers an ischemic stroke, according to a new report. Researchers summarized the latest research on ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to the brain. The other type is a bleeding (hemorrhagic) stroke. "The period immediately...
November 6, 2014
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People with type 2 diabetes who undergo a weight-loss procedure called laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery have a low risk for complications or death, according to a new study. The study was scheduled for presentation Thursday at the annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, in Boston, and has also been published online in...
November 6, 2014
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Genes influence a person's body weight by determining the types of bacteria that live in the intestines, a new study reveals. "Up until now, variation in the abundances of gut microbes has been explained by diet, the environment, lifestyle and health," said senior study author Ruth Ley of Cornell University. "This is the first study to firmly establish that...
November 6, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Facebook Adds Donation Button to Support Ebola Fight - Facebook has introduced a "Donate Now" button so that users can give money to charities fighting the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Donations can be made to the American Red Cross, Save the Children or the International Medical Corps, -CBS...
November 6, 2014
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Children with epilepsy have an increased risk of dying prematurely, according to a new U.S. government report. The study found that for children up to 18 years old with epilepsy, the annual risk for death was 0.84 percent, compared with 0.22 percent for children of the same ages without epilepsy, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
November 6, 2014
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Americans traveling to the Caribbean and Central and South America this winter need to be aware that an outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease chikungunya continues to spread in those areas, U.S. federal health officials said Thursday. There is no vaccine or treatment for the infection, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chikungunya...
November 6, 2014
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Preterm births in the United States fell to 11.4 percent in 2013, the lowest rate in 17 years, the March of Dimes reported Thursday. And an unrelated U.S. study finds more good news: Since 2005, the rate of preterm deliveries has declined consistently each year for the first time in more than two decades. However, experts hope to see the number of premature...
November 6, 2014
THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) significantly increases a pregnant woman's risk of premature birth, according to a new study. Researchers examined more than 16,000 births involving female U.S. military veterans between 2000 and 2012, and found that having PTSD in the year before delivery increased the risk of spontaneous premature birth by 35 percent....
November 6, 2014
TUESDAY, Nov. 4, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Since its initial launch in 2013, Google Glass has been touted as a revolutionary entry into the world of "smart" eyewear. The promise: a broadly expanded visual experience with on-the-move, hands-free access to photos, videos, messaging, web-surfing and apps. The catch: a small new study suggests that the structure of the glasses (rather than the software)...
November 5, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Throwing another wrinkle into the ongoing debate over the effects of media violence, new research suggests that movies and video games might not deserve the blame for real-life crime. Homicide rates actually fell over the past couple of decades, even as violence in movies escalated, the research found. The findings aren't definitive, and they don't prove any...
November 5, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Classroom design can have a major impact on student achievement, a new study says. "For students to learn to their full potential, the classroom environment must be of minimum structural quality and contain cues signaling that all students are valued learners," the study authors wrote. Two of the most important features are lighting and temperature, according...
November 5, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Dropping off your child at day care can be emotional for parents and little ones. But there are things you can do to help make the experience easier. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions: - For infants, remember that what they need is comfort and basic care. Your baby should transition when the infant's needs are met by a daycare provider. For older infants,...
November 5, 2014
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