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THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Cold temperatures may prompt unhealthy white fat in the thighs and belly to turn into brown fat that burns calories for body heat, a new study says. But being obese appears to hinder this process, according to researchers. Most adult fat deposits are what's known as white fat, and it was once believed that only babies have brown fat, which appears to help keep...
October 9, 2014
THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Hospital patients don't wash their hands often, even when they use the restroom or eat meals, potentially increasing their risk of getting an infection, a new study shows. "This is important because getting patients to wash their hands more could potentially reduce their risk of picking up infections in the hospital," principal investigator Dr. Jocelyn Srigley,...
October 9, 2014
TUESDAY, Oct. 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The first Ebola patient diagnosed in the United States is in critical but stable condition, with machines performing life-sustaining functions as he struggles with the deadly virus, federal officials said Tuesday. Liberian national Thomas Eric Duncan is on a ventilator and receiving kidney dialysis, part of the supportive care that many advanced Ebola patients...
October 8, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Getting regular exercise is vital, but it's equally important to protect yourself against injury. The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests these precautions: - When starting an exercise regimen, avoid overdoing it before your body is ready. Start exercising for a few minutes each day, increasing duration and intensity over time. Warm up before every workout for 10 minutes...
October 8, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Taking control of stress, a frequent cause of insomnia, can help you get much-needed sleep. The National Sleep Foundation offers these suggestions: - Create a wind-down time for an hour or two before bed. During this period, there must be no work, no phone calls and no television. Spend time just before bed reading or listening to relaxing music. Use your bedroom only for sleep,...
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Eating out might not be as bad for your waistline as you might think. New research shows that newer menu selections at many large chain restaurants in the United States now average 12 percent fewer calories than traditional dishes. This switch could have a major impact on the nation's obesity epidemic, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers...
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Average life expectancy in the United States reached an all-time high of 78.8 years in 2012, federal officials reported Wednesday. The increased life expectancy is likely due to Americans living healthier lifestyles, according to researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Americans are living longer and are more aware of preventing...
October 8, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Large Generic Drug Price Hikes Being Investigated by Congress - Congress has launched an investigation into huge increases in the prices of 10 generic drugs that prompted complaints from consumers and pharmacists. Lawmakers want generic drug makers to explain the reasons for the large price hikes...
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Schools can play a crucial role in helping the 10 percent to 20 percent of children worldwide who would benefit from some form of mental health treatment, experts say. About 75 percent of adults who use mental health services had a diagnosable disorder before age 18, according to a new series on mental health interventions in schools published Oct. 7 in -The...
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Thomas Eric Duncan, the Liberian national who was the first person diagnosed with Ebola in the United States, died Wednesday morning at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Duncan had entered the United States on Sept. 20, apparently healthy and without symptoms of Ebola, the often fatal disease that has been sweeping through three West African nations...
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new study suggests that the type of laxative a person takes might be a factor in their odds for colon cancer. The research indicates that fiber-based laxatives are associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer, while non-fiber laxatives are linked with a higher risk. The study could only show an association between laxative types and colon cancer risk,...
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People who've had severe strokes and have a condition called "locked-in" syndrome may benefit from a new technology that allows them to communicate with the outside world, according to new research. The new study reports on a male stroke patient with locked-in syndrome who was paralyzed and could not communicate. With the new "brain-computer interface" he...
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People take the sense of touch for granted - until it isn't there, says Igor Spetic, who lost that ability four years ago. For months after an accident at work cost him his right hand from the wrist down, the Madison, Ohio, resident was plagued by phantom pain. It was "like having a clenched fist put into a vice and crushed, 24/7, even though I had no fist,"...
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Infection rates within U.S. nursing homes are on the rise, and that trend will continue until better hygiene practices are put in place, a new study suggests. "Infections are a leading cause of deaths and complications for nursing home residents and, with the exception of tuberculosis, we found a significant increase in infection rates across the board," study...
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Obese young people may already be showing the warning signs of heart disease, German researchers report. The scientists found negative changes in the shape and function of the hearts of these children, compared to their normal-weight peers. It's unclear whether weight loss can reverse these changes, they researchers added. The study, published online Oct....
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Low-income adults in the United States are strong supporters of Medicaid expansion, new research shows. They also view coverage provided by Medicaid - the publicly funded insurance program for the poor - as equal to or better than private health insurance, the study from the Harvard School of Public Health revealed. "In the debate over whether or not states...
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Women who follow five healthy habits can cut their stroke risk in half, new research suggests. After being followed an average of 10 years, women who ate a healthy diet, drank alcohol moderately, never smoked, remained physically active and had a healthy body weight were 54 percent less likely to have a stroke than women with none of these factors, said study...
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Your lifestyle at midlife helps predict how active you'll be in old age, a new study says. Researchers asked 565 adults in Iceland, at an average age of 49, about their lifestyle and other factors. Thirty years later, then 80 on average, their physical activity levels were assessed. Having a lower level of education, poorer housing, and not being married in...
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - New gene mutations that were discovered in a thyroid cancer patient's tumor provide clues to drug response and resistance, researchers report. The 56-year-old female patient's deadly form of thyroid cancer unexpectedly "melted away" for 18 months after starting treatment with everolimus (Afinitor), but then her tumor developed resistance to the drug. The cancer...
October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new form of gene therapy may offer a safe and effective way to treat "bubble boy" disease - a severe immune deficiency that is fatal unless treated in infancy. Researchers have long known that gene therapy can cure the disease, known medically as severe combined immunodeficiency, or SCID. Over a decade ago, trials in Europe showed that gene therapy worked...
October 8, 2014
TUESDAY, Oct. 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Misery loves company, and apparently social media users are no exception. When people are feeling low, they're likely to try to make themselves feel better by searching social networking sites for people who are doing even worse, Ohio State University researchers report. Their study included 168 college students who used a social networking site when they were...
October 7, 2014
TUESDAY, Oct. 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) - An E. coli outbreak at an Illinois hospital was caused by endoscopes that had bacterial contamination despite being disinfected in the recommended way, a new study says. The outbreak occurred among patients who underwent procedures with duodenoscopes, which are specialized endoscopes used to diagnose and treat problems in the bile and pancreatic ducts. These...
October 7, 2014
MONDAY, Oct. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - President Barack Obama said Monday that his administration is preparing additional screening measures to prevent the Ebola epidemic ravaging West Africa from gaining a foothold in the United States. Obama, after meeting with his top security and health advisers, did not specify what those measures might be. But senior federal health officials said the steps could...
October 7, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Triglycerides are fats that build up in the blood, and high levels mean an increased risk of cardiovascular problems. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says risk factors for high triglycerides include: - Being overweight or obese. Getting insufficient exercise. Being a smoker. Drinking too much alcohol. Eating a high-carb diet. Taking certain medications. Having...
October 7, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Shoes that are too snug can cause some serious and painful problems, including bunions and corns. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says other potential problems from tight shoes include: - Toes that cross over from lack of room. A curling hammertoe. An ingrown toenail that's been pushed into the skin. Blisters or sores, which can be especially dangerous among people with...
October 7, 2014
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