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MONDAY, July 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People who are older than 65 who've had a stroke or heart valve surgery, or who have known blood vessel disease, have an increased risk of stroke after heart surgery, a new study finds. Researchers looked at nearly 109,000 heart surgery patients in the Canadian province of Ontario and found that those factors could up the risk of stroke immediately after and...
July 21, 2014
MONDAY, July 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Scientists report they have discovered a new way to make fully functional human platelets, which are the blood cells that form clots. Using human stem cells and a device called a bioreactor, which mimics the body's natural way of producing blood cells but on a larger scale, the researchers said their method eliminates risks and complications associated with...
July 21, 2014
MONDAY, July 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The "viral reservoir" in which HIV can lie dormant for years, avoiding detection and elimination, is established much earlier than previously thought, new animal research indicates. This discovery poses new obstacles for those working to eradicate the AIDS-causing virus, said Harvard researchers working with the U.S. Military HIV Research Program. They said...
July 21, 2014
MONDAY, July 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A drug already used to treat moderate-to-severe allergic asthma appears to offer relief to people with chronic hives who haven't been helped by standard medications, new research suggests. The prescription drug - omalizumab (Xolair) - is already available to treat hives, following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval earlier this year for that use. The...
July 21, 2014
MONDAY, July 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new study suggests that potential help in lowering high blood pressure might be as close as your refrigerator. The study found that regular intake of probiotics, such as those found in certain yogurts or supplements, may help ease the condition. Researchers looked at data from nine studies that examined links between probiotics and blood pressure. The studies...
July 21, 2014
MONDAY, July 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Good parenting and life skills coaching seem to reduce inflammation in children from low-income families, a new study suggests. Inflammation is a common problem among poorer children, and can lead to a number of illnesses, according to Northwestern University researchers. "Many health problems in both childhood and adulthood involve excessive inflammation. The...
July 21, 2014
MONDAY, July 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A recently developed molecular tool allowed researchers to remove HIV from cultured human cells in the lab. The team of scientists at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia said their approach may one day lead to a permanent treatment for HIV. They added that this technique might also be used to develop a vaccine to offer protection against the...
July 21, 2014
MONDAY, July 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Despite recent advances in preventing heart attacks among U.S. seniors, those gains don't seem to have occurred among middle-aged adults - especially women, a new study reports. Heart attack hospitalization rates among young and middle-aged adults have remained stable during the previous decade, even as seniors of Medicare age experienced a better than 20 percent...
July 21, 2014
SATURDAY, July 19, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Many young adults don't realize that using hookahs can harm their health, a new study reveals. Hookah smoking can be just as dangerous as cigarettes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, this study found that many young adults believe the water pipes are a safe alternative to cigarettes. Researchers asked patrons, aged...
July 19, 2014
THURSDAY, July 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Overall death rates for HIV-positive adults living in Australia, Europe and the United States have been cut 28 percent since 1999, according to new international research. Deaths from AIDS-related causes dropped more than one-third among the HIV-positive adults in the study. Cardiovascular disease deaths declined by almost two-thirds, while deaths from liver...
July 18, 2014
(HealthDay News) - If you want to watch your weight and make sure you're eating healthy foods in healthy amounts, log what you eat in a food diary. The Weight-loss Information Network says you should write down, in a computer, smartphone or journal: - Everything you ate and drank. When and where you ate each item. How much you ate of each item. Why you ate each item. Read through the diary to help...
July 18, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Exposure to mold isn't healthy, as it can trigger allergies, asthma and a number of other ills. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency suggests how to keep mold growth at bay: - Address any leaks and areas of dampness or mold. Clean mold on hard surface with soap and water. Allow the area to dry completely. Open windows or run an exhaust fan when cooking, showering or washing dishes....
July 18, 2014
FRIDAY, July 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Community hospitals in the southeastern United States have seen a fivefold increase in the number of cases of a dangerous drug-resistant superbug during the past five years, according to a new study. The highly contagious bacteria are known as carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). CRE bacteria are resistant to most commonly used antibiotics and are...
July 18, 2014
FRIDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) - As war raged in Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. soldiers almost doubled their use of mental health services - and they felt more comfortable seeking such treatment, according to new research. Even so, about two-thirds of soldiers with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression didn't seek care between 2002 and 2011, reports study author Phillip...
July 18, 2014
FRIDAY, July 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) - New mothers who return to work full-time are less likely to stick with their breast-feeding goals than those who go back to work part-time, a new study finds. "Support for a mother's delayed return to paid employment, or return at part-time hours, may help more mothers achieve their breast-feeding intentions," the researchers wrote. "This may increase breast-feeding...
July 18, 2014
FRIDAY, July 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Only one in five sexually active U.S. teens has been tested for HIV, a new government report shows. That percentage is concerning because teens make up a significant share of new HIV infections, researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. "We know that one in four new HIV infections occur in young people ages 13 to 24, which is...
July 18, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - AIDS Researchers, Activists on Malaysian Airliner That Was Shot Down - Unconfirmed reports indicate that up to 100 people on board the Malaysian jetliner that was shot down over the Ukraine were world-renowned AIDS researchers and activists traveling to a major AIDS conference in Australia. The...
July 18, 2014
FRIDAY, July 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new study fuels the ongoing debate over the health risks of bicycle riding for men: Researchers found that cyclists who bike more may face a higher risk of prostate cancer, but not a greater chance of infertility or erectile dysfunction. The findings aren't definitive, and they conflict with previous research on impotence and infertility. Other experts pointed...
July 18, 2014
FRIDAY, July 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Researchers say they've identified a gene mutation tied to a rare but severe, and often fatal, disease in children. The disease is called STING-associated vasculopathy with onset in infancy (SAVI). It's an autoinflammatory disease, involving an immune-system malfunction that causes prolonged inflammation that in turn can damage the body. In 2004, Dr. Raphaela...
July 18, 2014
FRIDAY, July 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new graphic for insect repellant labels will show consumers how many hours the product will protect them from mosquitoes and/or ticks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says. "We are working to create a system that does for bug repellents what SPF [sun-protection factor] labeling did for sunscreens," Jim Jones, assistant administrator of the EPA's Office...
July 18, 2014
FRIDAY, July 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Backyard barbeques, picnics and outdoor parties are common throughout the summer, but warm weather makes food safety a lot more challenging. Bacteria in food can grow at a faster rate at temperatures between 40 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and 140 degrees F, according to Marjorie Davidson, education team leader at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for...
July 18, 2014
FRIDAY, July 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Antipsychotic drugs are associated with a slight decrease in both brain cells and connections between brain cells in schizophrenia patients, a new study indicates. However, this loss of what is called brain volume does not worsen schizophrenia symptoms or affect overall mental function, researchers reported in the study published online July 18 in the journal...
July 18, 2014
FRIDAY, July 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new study involving data on more than 1 million women finds the HPV test outperforming the standard Pap test in assessing cervical cancer risk. Researchers at the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) conclude that a negative test for HPV (human papillomavirus) infection is associated with an extremely low risk for cervical cancer and provides greater assurance...
July 18, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Summer is here, and walking along the beach, around the pool or in your backyard barefoot can lead to foot injuries. The American Podiatric Medical Association suggests having these essentials on hand: - A pair of flip flops for a hotel or pool so you don't have to walk barefoot. Antibiotic ointment and sterile gauze or bandages. A cream enriched with emollients for dry feet. Moleskin...
July 17, 2014
(HealthDay News) - With all of the pressure that society and the media put on people to improve their bodies, experts say you should embrace what you have and not expect perfection. The University of Illinois McKinley Health Center offers these suggestions: - Don't be defined by your body, or let your physical self keep you from doing the things you want. Being thin does not guarantee happiness. Appreciate...
July 17, 2014
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