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THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Targiniq ER (oxycodone hydrochloride and naloxone hydrochloride extended release) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a long-term, around-the-clock treatment for severe pain when other therapies are ineffective or unavailable. The long-acting form of oxycodone, an opioid painkiller, has properties that are designed to deter abuse...
July 24, 2014
THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The stereotype of the sex-crazed teenage boy may be dead wrong, according to a small study that asked boys what they really want from romantic relationships. In interviews with 33 boys between the ages of 14 and 16, researchers found that most said they wanted a relationship with a girl for the closeness and trust. Very few boasted about sexual conquests or...
July 24, 2014
THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new formulation of a powerful narcotic painkiller that discourages potential abusers from snorting or injecting the drug has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Called Targiniq ER and made by Purdue Pharma, the pill is a combination of the narcotic oxycodone and naloxone, a drug that blocks the euphoric effects of oxycodone. The naloxone...
July 24, 2014
THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Human semen is naturally colonized by bacteria, and a new study suggests the microbes might have a role to play in both HIV transmission and levels in infected men. U.S. researchers found that bacteria in semen - the "microbiome" - play a role in local inflammation and in the production of HIV by infected men. They say the findings point to possible targets...
July 24, 2014
THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Giving low-income families vouchers to buy fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets could increase their consumption of these healthy foods, according to a new study. Low-income families tend to eat fewer fruits and vegetables. In addition to not having adequate access to healthy foods, cost is also an issue. Farmers' market vouchers could help address both...
July 24, 2014
THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - An "unacceptably low" number of girls and boys are getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical, anal and other cancers, U.S. health officials said Thursday. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all boys and girls aged 11 and 12 get the three-dose vaccine so that protection is in place before they...
July 24, 2014
THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Drinking caffeine may worsen the hot flashes and night sweats that affect roughly two-thirds of women as they go through menopause, new survey data suggests. "While these findings are preliminary, our study suggests that limiting caffeine intake may be useful for those postmenopausal women who have bothersome hot flashes and night sweats," said researcher...
July 24, 2014
THURSDAY, July 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Women who compete in triathlons are at increased risk for pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence, and other health problems, a new study says. "There has been a surge in popularity of high-impact sports such as triathlons, but little has been known until now about the prevalence of pelvic health and certain other issues associated with endurance training...
July 24, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Hot weather can cause serious health problems, especially among people who are most vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Protection says people at greatest risk for heat-related illness include: - Elderly people. Young children and babies. People with a chronic disease or a mental illness. Anyone participating in strenuous activity in...
July 23, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Eating the right foods can help you maintain health, energy and help you feel your best. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these tips for men in their 60s: - Eat plenty of fiber- and antioxidant-rich foods. Eggs and leafy green vegetables can help reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration. Eat plenty of proteins to help replace lost muscle, focusing on foods...
July 23, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Weight-loss surgery appears to have an additional side benefit - it may improve urinary incontinence symptoms in women, according to a new study. The study found that nearly half of women in a weight-loss surgery program reported having incontinence prior to the procedure. After surgery, most of those women said their urinary symptoms either improved or disappeared,...
July 23, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Many obese and overweight American children and teens look in the mirror and tell themselves their weight is fine, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday. "Being overweight or obese is associated with adverse health outcomes, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes," said lead researcher Neda Sarafrazi, a nutritional epidemiologist at...
July 23, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - CDC Lab Director Resigns Following Anthrax Scare - The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention bioterrorism lab that was tied to a recent potential anthrax exposure has resigned. According to the CDC, the potential exposure occurred between June 6 and 13 at the Bioterrorism...
July 23, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Children and teens who lose a parent might face an increased risk of an early death in adulthood, a new study suggests. People who were children or teens when a parent died had a 50 percent greater risk of death during the study period than those who had not experienced the death of a parent, according to the report. Although the study found an association...
July 23, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A growing number of U.S. teens are using synthetic human growth hormone (hGH) to boost their muscles and athletic ability, a new study finds. The percentage of teens who admit to using hGH jumped to 11 percent in 2013 - more than double the 5 percent figure in 2012, the new survey from the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids revealed. The worrisome trend highlights...
July 23, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Zydelig (idelalisib) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat relapsed forms of blood cancer, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), follicular B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (FL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), the FDA said Wednesday in a news release. The approval for the three forms of blood cancer covers instances...
July 23, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Jealousy may not be the sole domain of humans, with new research showing dogs can get downright possessive when it comes to the love of their master. When their owners showed affection toward what was actually a stuffed dog, the real puppies in the study responded by snapping or pushing the stuffed dog aside, report researchers from the University of California,...
July 23, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - For patients infected with both HIV and hepatitis C, HIV antiretroviral therapy may help control both viruses, a small study suggests. Researchers said doctors could use their findings to improve treatment strategies for people with the two diseases. "The findings suggest that HIV suppression with antiretroviral medications plays an important role in the...
July 23, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The timing of a girl's first menstrual period may be determined by hundreds, and possibly thousands, of gene variations, a new study suggests. Researchers have identified over 100 regions of DNA that are connected to the timing of menarche - a woman's first menstrual period. The researchers hope these findings will shed light on the biology of a number of...
July 23, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A powerful drug combo may not be as effective against cystic fibrosis as previously thought. New lab-based research on human cells suggests that one of the medications might stop the other from working properly. However, this study's findings aren't definitive, and there's still hope for the medications known as ivacaftor (brand name Kalydeco) and lumacaftor,...
July 23, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Regularly checking the pulse of a stroke survivor may help prevent another stroke, researchers report. "Screening pulse is the method of choice for checking for irregular heartbeat for people over age 65 who have never had a stroke. Our study shows it may be a safe, effective, noninvasive and easy way to identify people who might need more thorough monitoring...
July 23, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Painful or itchy skin lesions could be a warning sign of skin cancer, researchers report. "Patients sometimes have multiple lesions that are suspicious looking, and those that are itchy or painful should raise high concerns for non-melanoma skin cancers," study author Dr. Gil Yosipovitch, chairman of dermatology at Temple University School of Medicine, said...
July 23, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - U.S. servicemen are more likely to have been exposed to some form of childhood trauma than their civilian counterparts, a large, new survey suggests. The finding seems to apply solely to military men, not women. The research team suggested that the finding could be a cause for concern, given that early childhood exposure to various forms of physical, mental,...
July 23, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Most blood cancer patients in the United States who need a bone marrow transplant can find an acceptable match through the National Marrow Donor Program, a new study has determined. Depending on a patient's race or ethnic background, the study found that 66 percent to 97 percent of patients will have a suitably matched and available live donor on the registry....
July 23, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Nothing can ruin a nice summer evening faster than being bitten by bugs. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to take the sting out of those itchy or painful bumps: - Use calamine lotion liberally, taking care to avoid the eyes and genitals. Apply a cold compress to areas that are irritated. For bee or wasp stings, soak a cloth in cold water and hold over the sting. Promptly...
July 22, 2014
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