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THURSDAY, Oct. 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Leprosy, although quite rare, continues to appear in the United States, a new U.S. government study reports. Approximately 100 new cases are reported in the United States each year, researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. That compares to about 250,000 cases that occurred worldwide in 2008, according to the CDC. Known since...
October 30, 2014
THURSDAY, Oct. 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Each year, people across the United States spend an estimated 30 billion hours caring for older relatives and friends, which costs $522 billion, according to new research. A RAND Corp. study put a price tag on the time and wages that caregivers give up every year to help older people who need assistance in daily activities. The study authors said the significant...
October 30, 2014
TUESDAY, Oct. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Some food labels may not reliably list all possible food allergens, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency added that these "undeclared allergens" are the leading cause of FDA-requested food recalls. Under federal law, foods marketed in the United States are required to identify all major food allergens - such as milk, eggs, fish, crustacean...
October 29, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Diet plays a big role in managing hypertension, and a few simple changes can help improve your blood pressure. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these suggestions: - Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables each day. Choose foods that are low in sodium and fats. Maintain a healthy body weight. See your doctor for regular checkups. Copyright © 2014 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
October 29, 2014
(HealthDay News) - It's more difficult to see at night than during the day, but there are things drivers can do to help keep travelers and pedestrians safe. The National Safety Council offers these suggestions: - Make sure your car's windows and headlights, taillights and signal lights are clean. Ensure that headlights are correctly aimed. Turn them on even if it's twilight, so other drivers can see...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new study suggests that state laws requiring "universal" motorcycle helmet use - instead of helmet laws just for certain ages - may lower the rates of traumatic brain injuries in young riders. Traumatic brain injuries are "the biggest burden in trauma care, so we wanted to see whether having universal helmet laws versus age-specific helmet laws really made...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Exposure to a common plastics' chemical during pregnancy may have effects on genital development in baby boys, a small study hints. Researchers found that baby boys born to moms with greater exposure to a chemical called DiNP tended to have a shorter anogenital distance - the space between the genitals and anus. Anogenital distance is set in the womb, and...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Drinking lots of milk could be bad for your health, a new study reports. Previous research has shown that the calcium in milk can help strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis. These benefits to bone health have led U.S. health officials to recommend milk as part of a healthy diet. But this new study found that drinking large amounts of milk did not protect...
October 29, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Hi-Tech Pill Would Detect Cancer in Early Stages: Google - A pill to detect cancer in the early stages is being developed by Google. The pill would contain tiny magnetic nanoparticles that would travel through a person's bloodstream and search for cancerous cells. The nanoparticles' findings would...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Want to lower your risk of a first-time stroke? New guidelines from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association reinforce the idea that a healthy lifestyle is crucial. The new guidelines advise people to exercise, control blood pressure and eat what's known as Mediterranean or DASH-style (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) diets that...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - When it comes to heart disease, a new study finds women are more likely than men to delay care when they have symptoms that spell trouble. "The main danger is that when someone comes to the hospital with a more severe or advanced stage of heart disease, there are simply fewer treatment options available," study author Catherine Kreatsoulas, a Fulbright Scholar...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Don Juans of the world, take note: Men who sleep with lots of women may be less likely to develop prostate cancer than men who don't play the field, a new Canadian study suggests. Researchers said they found that Montreal-area men who'd had more than 20 female sex partners in their lifetime had a 28 percent reduced risk of prostate cancer, compared with men...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - More than 100 genes have been identified that appear linked to autism spectrum disorders, two new studies report. And researchers say they are on their way to discovering up to 1,000 genes overall that may contribute to the disorder. Autism spectrum disorders include a range of developmental disabilities characterized by communication and social difficulties...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Giving hormone therapy to men with prostate cancer who also have certain heart problems may increase their odds of dying from a heart-related cause, a new study suggests. The therapy in question is called androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). It's used in prostate cancer to reduce levels of male hormones to prevent the growth of cancer cells, according to the...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Scientists who used stem cells to create miniature human stomachs in the laboratory say their breakthrough could provide a new way to learn more about the development and treatment of stomach diseases. The team used human pluripotent stem cells - which can become any type of cell in the body - to grow the functional miniature stomachs, to study infection...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The Ebola outbreak in Liberia - one of three West African nations ravaged by the disease - may be slowing, World Health Organization officials said Wednesday. Dr. Bruce Aylward, WHO's assistant director general, said there's been a decline in the number of burials in Liberia and no increase in laboratory-confirmed cases. He said he was cautiously optimistic...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Eating a low-carb, high-fat diet could help control epilepsy that is difficult to treat, according to new research. A review of five studies found that a ketogenic, or modified Atkins diet, that focuses on foods like bacon, eggs, heavy cream, butter, fish and green vegetables, could help reduce seizures in adults whose condition doesn't improve with medication....
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Many U.S. colleges have indoor tanning salons on or near campus, even though tanning increases the risk for skin cancer, researchers report. Tanning remains popular among young adults, particularly white women, so colleges should adopt tanning-free policies, to help protect students' health, the researchers said. "Public health efforts are needed to raise...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Americans' opinions about the Affordable Care Act are sharply divided along political lines, a new study finds. Democratic voters are strongly in favor of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to the researchers. Almost three-quarters of Democrats want the next Congress to move ahead with the ACA. Thirty percent want Congress to implement the current law,...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The first vaccine to protect against a type of meningococcal bacteria that can cause meningitis has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. When -Neisseria meningitidis- bacteria infect the bloodstream or lining that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, it can cause life-threatening illness. The bacteria typically are transmitted by coughing,...
October 29, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new vaccine that could help prevent some cases of life-threatening meningococcal disease was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday. Trumenba is approved to protect people between the ages of 10 and 25 from invasive meningococcal disease caused by -Neisseria meningitidis- serogroup B bacteria. The bacteria can infect the bloodstream...
October 29, 2014
MONDAY, Oct. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Federal health officials issued new guidelines Monday for monitoring people at risk for Ebola exposure, whether they are returning home from the West African outbreak zone or caring for patients in the United States. The guidelines establish four levels of risk - "high" risk, "some" risk, "low" risk and "no" risk - and recommend the sorts of restrictions and...
October 28, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Exercise is healthy at any age, particularly to seniors. Making exercise fun can help you stick with your program. The Weight-loss Information Network makes these suggestions: - Figure out activities that you enjoy, such as walking with a buddy or group. Plant a garden and work in it regularly. Perform short bursts of exercise, such as three 10-minute walks. Vary your exercise routine...
October 28, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Arthritis can make cooking difficult, but there are things you can do to ease the strain. The University of Washington Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine department offers these suggestions: - Plan ahead for meals to avoid rushing. Make tasks easier by using appliances such as mixers, can openers, dishwashers, microwaves and crock pots. Place a mixing bowl in the sink on a...
October 28, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Baby Wipes Recalled Due to Possible Bacteria - Ten brands of baby wipes sold at Walgreens, Sam's Club and other stores nationwide are being voluntarily recalled due to possible bacteria contamination, the company announced Monday. According to Nutek Disposables, Inc., included in the recall are...
October 28, 2014
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