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(HealthDay News) - Finding ways to exercise at work can save you time and help make sure you get enough physical activity. The American Council on Exercise offers these tips to help you get exercise during your work day: - Exercise during your commute, if possible. Ride your bike or walk part of the route. Find simple ways to exercise, such as getting to work early and walking for 30 minutes around...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Genetic fragments of the deadly MERS virus were detected in the air of a barn where an infected camel was kept, a new study says. The findings show the need for further studies to determine if Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) can be transmitted through the air, the researchers said. Researchers collected air samples over three consecutive days from a...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Simple blood tests may one day help predict survival and the course of the disease in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease, Italian researchers report. The components in the blood that might yield clues to how fast ALS is progressing are called albumin and creatinine. These components are normally tested to follow...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Most therapies for autism focus on the child, but new research suggests the child's stressed-out parents could benefit from treatments designed specifically for them. Mothers of autistic children who took part in a coping skills program found they connected better with their child and felt less stress, anxiety and depression, report researchers at Vanderbilt...
July 22, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Judge Says FDA Can't Use Panel's Report on Menthols - A 2011 expert advisory panel's report on menthol cigarettes can't be used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because some panel members have conflicts of interest, a federal judge ruled on Monday. The FDA conducted an independent review...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People who suffer long-term sleep problems after a divorce are at risk for a rise in blood pressure, a new study suggests. Previous research has linked divorce to major health problems and even early death, but few studies have examined the reasons for this link. Sleep trouble may be one of the causes, according to the University of Arizona investigators. Their...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - One of the largest studies ever conducted into the genetic origins of a psychiatric disorder has uncovered 83 new sites on chromosomes that harbor inherited genes tied to schizophrenia. The findings, made by an international team of researchers, now bring the total number of common gene variants linked to the disorder to 108. Although these schizophrenia-associated...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Removing the uterus with a minimally invasive procedure known as morcellation carries a risk of spreading undetected cancer, and now a new study pinpoints the likelihood more clearly. Twenty-seven of every 10,000 women who had the technique had undetected uterine cancer at the time of the procedure, researchers found, with the odds being highest for patients...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - In a bombshell ruling that could potentially play havoc with Obamacare, a federal appeals court said Tuesday that the financial subsidies provided to millions of Americans who bought health insurance though the federal HealthCare.gov website exchange are illegal. In a 2-1 ruling, the federal appeals court for the District of Columbia said that as the law is...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Two treatments that break up blood clots deep in the veins of the legs appear no different in terms of death risk. However, one results in a greater risk of bleeding and average hospitalization bills that are three times the cost of the other treatment, a new study finds. The standard treatment for these clots - known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - is blood-thinning...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - High school lacrosse players are facing an increasing number of injuries during practices as well as games, a new study finds. Although the most common injuries are sprains and strains, more than 22 percent are concussions, researchers report. They note a better understanding of why these injuries are happening could lead to better ways to protect student athletes....
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A diet loaded with salt is associated with double the risk of heart attack or stroke in people with type 2 diabetes. The risk skyrockets even higher among those whose diabetes isn't well-managed, a new Japanese study reports. The study found that people with diabetes who consumed an average of 5.9 grams of sodium daily had double the risk of developing heart...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - In a wild day for Obamacare, two federal appeals courts arrived at completely different conclusions Tuesday on the use of financial subsidies provided to millions of Americans who bought health insurance through the federal HealthCare.gov exchange. The conflicting opinions suggest that the matter is headed for a showdown before the U.S. Supreme Court. In a...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Women who are obese during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with asthma than normal-weight mothers, a new review suggests. "We found that, compared with children born from mothers of normal weight, those whose mothers were overweight or obese during pregnancy had up to 20 to 30 percent higher odds of asthma," said lead researcher Dr. Erick Forno,...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Blood donations to the American Red Cross are down substantially, and the agency says an "emergency situation" could arise within weeks. "Donations through the Red Cross are down approximately 8 percent over the last 11 weeks, resulting in about 80,000 fewer donations than expected," the agency said in a statement released Tuesday. "The number of donors continues...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Summer's the season for grilling outside, but mishaps can happen even to the most experienced grillmaster. Before lighting up your grill, get up to speed on how to treat minor burns. It's also a good idea to learn how to recognize signs of a more serious injury, advised Dr. Sampson Davis, an emergency room physician at Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center in...
July 22, 2014
TUESDAY, July 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Car crashes are the leading cause of accidental death among American teens, and parents need to take steps to keep their teens safe when they're on the road this summer, an expert says. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the deadliest time of the year for teen drivers and passengers, according to the AAA auto club. "Even more than drinking and...
July 22, 2014
SATURDAY, July 19, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new report offers good and bad news about the AIDS epidemic in the United States: The annual diagnosis rate of HIV, the virus that causes the disease, has dropped by one-third in the general population but has climbed among young gay and bisexual males. Significantly fewer heterosexuals, drug users and women were diagnosed each year with HIV, according to...
July 21, 2014
SUNDAY, July 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Most of the genetic risk for autism appears to come from common gene variants rather than spontaneous gene mutations, according to a new study. Researchers compared about 3,000 people in Sweden with and without autism and found that about 52 percent of autism was linked to common gene variants and rare inherited variations. Spontaneous genetic mutations accounted...
July 21, 2014
(HealthDay News) - To help children disconnect from TV, video games and light-up toys, go outside for a nature walk and get some exercise. The Wilderness Society offers these suggestions for what to do: - Listen to the sounds of nature, from insects to the wind in the trees. Bring along a camera to take pictures of interesting wildlife and plants. Peek under rocks to see what kinds of insects and other...
July 21, 2014
(HealthDay News) - While the Internet can be a great source of health knowledge, it is important to make sure that you're getting sound advice from a trusted source. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these guidelines: - Make sure the information was either written or medically reviewed by a doctor, or that the original source is clearly noted. Look for reliable sources for statistics....
July 21, 2014
MONDAY, July 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Children born to women who smoked during pregnancy appear to have an increased risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research. The new study also hints - but doesn't prove - that nicotine-replacement products used during pregnancy, such as patches and gum, could pose the same risk to children. Still, this study...
July 21, 2014
MONDAY, July 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Low-income teenagers who get into a more rigorous high school may take fewer health risks than their peers at other schools, a new study suggests. The study, of low-income Los Angeles teens, found that those who attended "high-performing" high schools were less likely to carry a weapon, binge-drink, have multiple sex partners or take certain other health risks....
July 21, 2014
MONDAY, July 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The waistlines of America's children and teens may have stopped expanding, a new study indicates. The proportion of kids aged 2 to 18 who were classified as obese, based on their waist size, held steady at nearly 18 percent from 2003 to 2012, researchers report. "Kids are not getting fatter," said researcher Lyn Steffen, an associate professor of epidemiology...
July 21, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Videotaping Ob/Gyn Costs Hopkins $190 Million - Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore has settled a sexual misconduct case involving a secret-camera-wielding gynecologist and 8,000 unsuspecting female patients for $190 million, the -Associated Press- reported. Lawyers said Dr. Nikita Levy, fired...
July 21, 2014
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