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SUNDAY, July 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Couples aren't more likely to get divorced if the wife has more education than the husband, new research finds. The study only looks at trends in marriage, it doesn't prove that education levels play a direct role in affecting whether couples stay together or get divorced. Still, "our results speak against fears that women's growing educational advantage over...
July 27, 2014
SATURDAY, July 26, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Pools can provide much-needed relief from the summer heat, but kids can make themselves sick if they swallow too much chlorinated water, experts warn. Amid the splashing and excitement, it's common for little ones to get water in their mouth. Some kids may even take a drink from a pool, despite warnings from their parents. Although swallowing a small amount...
July 26, 2014
THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Shift workers, especially men, may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes compared to people not on such schedules, a new study suggests. Also at special risk are shift workers who don't work on a set schedule, with shifts moving around at various times of the day. The findings are "not at all surprising," said one expert, Dr. Alan Manevitz, a clinical psychiatrist...
July 25, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Headache symptoms vary, from a sharp pain to a dull throb.Remedies to treat these symptoms are similarly numerous. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions for managing and preventing headaches: - Apply an ice pack or a heat wrap to your head or neck. Take a hot shower. Take a break from anything stressful. Don't skip breakfast or any other meals. Get plenty...
July 25, 2014
(HealthDay News) - If you're heading out on a trail or hike, make sure you're equipped with a few safety tools. The Washington Trails Association suggests taking these essentials: - A detailed map of the area and a compass. Extra supplies of food and water, and a way to purify water. Extra clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses and rain gear. Matches and a firestarter. A flashlight and extra batteries. A...
July 25, 2014
FRIDAY, July 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The United States should repeal a 30-year policy that bans blood donations from gay and bisexual men, according to a team of medical and legal experts writing this week in the -Journal of the American Medical Association. Currently, a man who has ever had sex with another man cannot donate blood in the United States - a lifetime ban that has been in place since...
July 25, 2014
FRIDAY, July 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Dietary changes can dramatically alter the balance of bacteria in the gut on a daily basis, according to a new study. These fluctuations could lead to monitoring systems that might help detect and ease flare-ups for people with certain chronic illnesses, such as inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), the researchers said. Trillions...
July 25, 2014
FRIDAY, July 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on contraception coverage - as mandated under the Affordable Care Act - could lead to a legal quagmire that might allow companies to deny insurance coverage for any medical practice that violates their religious principles, some health care experts say. But other experts counter that such predictions are unlikely to come true....
July 25, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - CDC Resumes Transfer of Biological Samples Between Labs - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that it would allow the first transfer between its labs of potentially hazardous biological material since a ban on such shipments was put in place earlier this month. The...
July 25, 2014
FRIDAY, July 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Twins' genes may play a greater role in language delay than their environment, according to a new study. Researchers found more evidence that language traits, such as vocabulary, putting words together and grammar, were largely inherited. The study involving 473 sets of twins revealed that the "twinning effect" (a lower level of language performance for twins...
July 25, 2014
FRIDAY, July 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Although cervical cancers are declining in the United States and Canada, other cancers linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) are increasing, a new study indicates. HPV-related cancers of the anus and the base of the tongue and tonsils have increased over the past 35 years, especially among men and women younger than 45, the Canadian researchers report. "The increases...
July 25, 2014
FRIDAY, July 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Unlike children, the vast majority of adults finish all of the food they put on their plate at mealtime, according to a new study. This is true for adults from much of the world - not just Americans, researchers from Cornell University revealed. They noted their findings could help those trying to lose weight or improve their eating habits make better choices....
July 25, 2014
FRIDAY, July 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Babies seem to learn even before they're born, a new study suggests. By the time women are 34 weeks pregnant, their unborn babies can respond to the sound of their mother's voice reciting a familiar nursery rhyme, the researchers report. "The mother's voice is the predominant source of sensory stimulation in the developing fetus," Charlene Krueger, nursing researcher...
July 25, 2014
FRIDAY, July 25, 2014 (HealthDay - Treatment for lymphoma may lower men's fertility, new research indicates. Both Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which are cancers of the body's white blood cells, often affect young people who are still in their reproductive years. For men, treatment for these cancers can harm or halt sperm production. Although most men regain their fertility within two...
July 25, 2014
FRIDAY, July 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) - U.S. taxpayers who go without health insurance this year will face fines of up to $2,448 per individual or $12,240 for a family of five, the Internal Revenue Service says. The Obama administration on Thursday announced an upper limit on the federal tax penalties that some Americans will owe for failing to have health insurance. The IRS cap is based on the monthly...
July 25, 2014
FRIDAY, July 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The human brain can preserve oxygen to protect itself from the effects of dehydration, a new study finds. Although dehydration significantly reduces blood flow to the brain, researchers in England have found that the brain compensates by increasing the amount of oxygen it extracts from the blood. "This research has helped us understand a lot more about how the...
July 25, 2014
FRIDAY, July 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Seniors are more easily distracted during thinking and memory tasks than younger people, a new study finds. "Almost any type of memory test administered reveals a decline in memory from the age of 25 on," study co-author Randi Martin, professor of psychology at Rice University, said in a university news release. However, Martin said, this study shows that "environmental...
July 25, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Even though its use is often advised by doctors, the painkiller acetaminophen - best known as Tylenol - does not help treat lower back pain, according to a new Australian study. The researchers found the drug was no more effective than a dummy pill for more than 1,600 people suffering from acute lower back pain. Besides showing no effect in easing discomfort,...
July 24, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Recovering from knee replacement surgery takes time, and it's important to prepare your home before the operation. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers this advice: - Make sure furniture spacing allows for easy movement via crutches, a cane or walker. Remove rugs that you may trip on, and fasten any loose cords or wires. Make sure you have a firm, high chair with a...
July 24, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Toddlers are so curious that they're naturally drawn to an unattended pool. That's a recipe for tragedy. The Poolsafety.gov website says pool owners should take these precautions to keep curious youngsters safe: - Install around any pool or spa a fence at least 4 feet high with self-latching gates. Install a lockable safety cover over the pool. Install door alarms and window guards...
July 24, 2014
THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Young children with strong reading skills may be on a fast track to a brighter future, a new study suggests. Kids with above average reading skills may have higher intelligence levels as they get older, according to British researchers. The study included 1,890 identical twins from Great Britain who were given reading and intelligence tests when they were...
July 24, 2014
THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Parents of obese children often don't view their kids as unhealthy or recognize the health consequences of excess weight or inactivity, according to a new study. The children of the families surveyed for the new research were attending an obesity clinic at the Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, R.I. "A third categorized their child's health as excellent...
July 24, 2014
THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Children covered by Medicaid, the publicly funded insurance program for the poor, visit the emergency room for medical care far more often than uninsured or privately insured youngsters, a U.S. survey finds. And kids with Medicaid were more likely than those with private insurance to visit for a reason other than a serious medical problem, according to the...
July 24, 2014
THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new study estimates that more than 10 million uninsured Americans gained health coverage over the past year due to the Affordable Care Act. The biggest gains came in states that expanded eligibility for Medicaid, the federal insurance program for the poor. Under health care reform, popularly known as Obamacare, states had a choice about expanding eligibility....
July 24, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - CDC Resumes Transfer of Biological Samples Between Labs - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that it would allow the first transfer between its labs of potentially hazardous biological material since a ban on such shipments was put in place earlier this month. The...
July 24, 2014
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