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SATURDAY, July 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - There's no way to guarantee that a surgical technique used to grind up uterine growths and remove them through tiny incisions won't increase the risk of spreading cancer to other parts of a woman's body, U.S. health advisers said Friday. The advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration also said that women who do undergo the procedure - called laparoscopic...
July 14, 2014
SUNDAY, July 13, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Along with improving vision, cataract surgery may slow mental decline in people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, a new study suggests. Better eyesight also improves their quality of life, the researchers said. "These preliminary results indicate that improved vision can have a variety of benefits for people with dementia and their loved...
July 14, 2014
SUNDAY, July 13, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Eye tests could be used to identify people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, two new studies suggest. In one study, early results from 40 participants who used a certain eye test found a significant association between levels of beta-amyloid plaques in the retina of the eye and levels of the plaques in the brain. Beta-amyloid plaques in the brain are...
July 14, 2014
SUNDAY, July 13, 2014 (HealthDay News) - New research suggests that a faltering sense of smell might signal the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, and that an inexpensive, low-tech smell test could spot who needs more extensive screening for dementia. In two different studies, the decreased ability to identify odors was associated with the loss of brain cell function and progression to Alzheimer's...
July 14, 2014
(HealthDay News) - While massage therapy can help ease various aches and pains, it's not appropriate for everyone. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine offers this advice: - Massage therapy may not be appropriate for all pregnant women. Speak with your doctor if you are pregnant before getting a massage. Anyone taking a blood-thinning medication or having a bleeding disorder...
July 14, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Establishing chores for children, even young ones, can teach the importance of being part of a team and helping out. It may also build self-esteem, experts say. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests these household chores for children of most any age: - Helping out with laundry, and putting away their own clothes and toys. Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming or mopping. Setting and...
July 14, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - 1,500-Year-Old Skeleton is Oldest Known Case of Down Syndrome - The oldest known case of Down syndrome has been identified in a 1,500-year-old skeleton found in eastern France. The child's skeleton has telltale signs of Down syndrome, including a broad skull with flattened base, according to the...
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Being physically active in middle age appears to help reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, suggest the findings from two new studies. "In our studies, we found that physical exercise at various levels, especially in midlife, is beneficial for cognitive function," Dr. Yonas Geda from the Mayo Clinic, said in an Alzheimer's Association...
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Older adults who enjoy mentally stimulating games may have bigger brains and sharper thinking skills than their peers, new research suggests. The study looked at the connection between playing games such as puzzles, crosswords, cards and checkers and mental acuity for adults in their 50s and 60s. Researchers found that people who played those games at least...
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Losing a spouse may be linked to multiple health issues, but dementia isn't one of them, according to a new study. For certain seniors, widowhood may even delay dementia, the researchers found. "For those who had a mild memory problem, losing the spouse was associated with a later age of developing full-blown dementia compared to those who stayed married," said...
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - When an 11-year-old boy in San Diego developed a nasty skin allergy, doctors traced it to the nickel in his family's iPad. They also found a quick and easy solution - cover the iPad's metal surfaces with a form-fitting case. The incident highlights the importance of considering "metallic-appearing electronics and personal effects as potential sources of nickel...
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Stress can slow a woman's metabolism and lead to weight gain, new research suggests. The study included 58 women, average age 53, who were asked about their stress levels the previous day and then given a meal than included 930 calories and 60 grams of fat. The Ohio State University researchers measured how long it took the women to burn off those calories and...
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) appear to change with the age of the infant, researchers say. They found that younger babies are more likely to die when they're sharing beds, while older babies face a higher risk of sudden death when there are objects in the crib with them, such as pillows and toys. "This study is the first to show that...
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Using a teaspoon or tablespoon to administer kids' medications can often lead to medication dosing errors, a new study reports. Teaspoon- or tablespoon-based medicine instructions doubled a parent's chances of incorrectly measuring the intended dosage, and also doubled the risk they would not accurately follow the doctor's prescription, the study authors found....
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - New research suggests high blood pressure may not be all bad. Elevated levels might help to stave off mental decline among the extreme elderly, the study suggests. The finding follows a decade spent tracking high blood pressure and dementia among 625 men and women aged 90 and up. Those with the highest blood pressure levels were the least likely to have dementia,...
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Testicular cancer rates have risen sharply among young Hispanic Americans in recent years, but not among young whites, a new study finds. Historically, white men have had the highest rate of testicular cancer of all racial/ethnic groups in the United States. However, if current trends continue, the rate of testicular cancer among Hispanics will surpass that...
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People who indulge in even a drink or two a day of wine or liquor may raise their odds for a potentially dangerous form of irregular heartbeat, a new study suggests. The study did not find a similar trend among moderate beer drinkers - they seemed to have no bump up in risk for the arrhythmia, known as atrial fibrillation. According to researchers reporting...
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Infants' brains start laying the groundwork for the physical requirements of speech long before they utter their first words, a new study finds. Researchers looked at 7- to 12-month-old infants and found that speech from people around them stimulates areas of the brain that coordinate and plan the motor movements necessary for speech. "Most babies babble by...
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A person's DNA may play a big role in who they decide to hang with, a new study suggests. "Looking across the whole genome, we find that, on average, we are genetically similar to our friends," study co-author James Fowler, a professor of medical genetics and political science at the University of California, San Diego, said in a university news release. "We...
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Many men may not be getting the best advice when it comes to managing low-risk prostate cancer, two new studies suggest. In the first study, researchers found that most men are getting their prostate removed or undergoing radiation therapy when carefully watching the cancer may be just as effective without the risks and side effects of surgery or radiation....
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Generic drugs used for heart disease commonly get makeovers that change their shape or color - and that may prompt some patients to stop using them, a new study finds. Experts know that issues like side effects and costs can discourage people from taking prescription drugs - even potentially lifesaving ones. The new findings, reported in the July 15 -Annals...
July 14, 2014
MONDAY, July 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new study from Iowa found that three-quarters of teens in that state have driven an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), and more than half of them have been in accidents while riding one. The researchers focused on almost 5,000 kids between the ages of 11 and 16, and found most of these young ATV riders had engaged in risky behaviors such as riding with passengers,...
July 14, 2014
SATURDAY, July 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Burn injuries increase in the summer as people gather around fire pits, campfires and outdoor grills, say burn experts. Among those most vulnerable to these seasonal fire hazards: children. "Young children are among the most vulnerable and often get burned by putting their hands on the side of cooking grills," Dr. Richard Gamelli, director of the burn unit...
July 12, 2014
SATURDAY, July 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - If you make exercise fun, you'll eat less after your workout, new research contends. In one experiment, 56 adults were led on a 1.4-mile walk and were either told it would be an exercise walk or a scenic walk. The participants were given lunch after the walk, and those who were told it was an exercise outing ate 35 percent more chocolate pudding for dessert...
July 12, 2014
THURSDAY, July 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A Mississippi girl born with HIV who was thought to be cured by immediate and aggressive drug treatment has relapsed, with new tests showing detectable levels of the AIDS-causing virus in her bloodstream, disappointed federal officials announced Thursday afternoon. The girl, now nearly 4 years old, had remained virus-free even though she stopped taking HIV...
July 11, 2014
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