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MONDAY, July 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Home visits from nurses during pregnancy and a child's first two years help improve survival odds for both mothers and children, according to new research. The study followed more than 1,100 mother-child pairs from disadvantaged, urban neighborhoods in Memphis, Tenn., for two decades. Poor women have much higher death rates than wealthier women, according to...
July 7, 2014
MONDAY, July 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Hospice care is an option for people who have terminal illnesses, but choosing the right hospice isn't always easy, experts say. "Choosing a hospice to care for yourself or a loved one in the final months or even days of life is an important and stressful process," J. Donald Schumacher, president and CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization...
July 7, 2014
MONDAY, July 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Routine screening for a narrowing of the neck arteries should not be done in healthy adults, an influential panel of U.S. health experts says. The arteries that run along both sides of the neck supply blood to the brain. If they become narrowed - a condition called carotid artery stenosis - this reduced blood flow to the brain can boost the risk of stroke. But...
July 7, 2014
FRIDAY, July 4, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Children love being outdoors during the summer, but they need to be protected from mosquitoes, ticks and fleas and the diseases they may carry, experts warn. Ticks can transmit Lyme disease, fleas can transmit plague and mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus and a number of other illnesses. "During the summer months, it is critical that parents remember to...
July 6, 2014
SUNDAY, July 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - For many people, a long holiday weekend means a chance for a long motorcycle ride. But, do you know all you need to know about motorcycle safety? - "The feeling you get while riding is indescribable; however, it can change in the blink of an eye," riding enthusiast and registered nurse, Carol Bullard, cautioned in a Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center news release....
July 6, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Foster Farms Recalls Chicken Products - Following an outbreak of antibiotic-resistant salmonella that has sickened more than 500 people in the past 16 months, a California-based chicken producer has issued its first recall since federal health officials connected the outbreak to chicken products...
July 6, 2014
SATURDAY, July 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Mowing the lawn is a task often assigned to older children and teens, but it can be a dangerous task if proper safety measures aren't followed, several physician groups warn. In 2013, more than 301,000 people were treated for lawn mower-related injuries in a medical clinic or emergency department, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. More...
July 5, 2014
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A teen who took the street drug called "ecstasy" suffered a potentially deadly bulge in his spinal cord artery, doctors said. This condition - called a posterior spinal artery aneurysm - occurs when the artery wall weakens and bulges. If the aneurysm bursts, it can cause serious damage or death. Only 12 cases of spinal artery aneurysm have been reported, but...
July 4, 2014
(HealthDay News) - If you're stuck outside when a storm surprises you, the National Weather Service offers these suggestions for what to do: - If you can safely travel to your vehicle, go inside until the storm passes. Avoid wide-open fields, the tops of a hills or ridges. If in a forest, stay near a group of low trees. Avoid tall trees and isolated objects. If camping, head down to a ravine or valley....
July 4, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Dry, cracked skin on the heels can be more than just embarrassing, it can also be very painful. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons mentions these risk factors that can cause or worsen cracked heels: - Walking barefoot. Dry skin. Open-backed shoes. Excess weight. Friction in the backs of shoes. Decreased nerve function. Complications of a medical condition such as diabetes,...
July 4, 2014
FRIDAY, July 4, 2014 (HealthDay News) - High cholesterol levels may increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, a large new British study reports. The findings suggest that keeping tight control over cholesterol through medication could help prevent breast cancer, said lead author Rahul Potluri, a researcher at the Aston University School of Medical Sciences in Birmingham, England. "This is...
July 4, 2014
FRIDAY, July 4, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Headbanging to rock music may be bad for your brain, a new study warns. German doctors recently diagnosed the first case of bleeding in the brain that might have been caused by headbanging at a rock concert. A 50-year-old man went to the doctor because of a constant headache that was getting worse. He'd had the headache for two weeks, his doctors said. The man...
July 4, 2014
FRIDAY, July 4, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Houseboats that use gasoline-powered generators that lack emission controls may produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, a new safety study shows. These generators don't have a mechanism to reduce exposure to this dangerous, colorless and odorless gas. As a result, they regularly emit levels of carbon monoxide much higher than deemed safe by the U.S. National...
July 4, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A combination of aerobic and resistance training may work better than either type of exercise alone in helping people with diabetes control their blood sugar, a new review finds. Researchers analyzed data from 14 studies that included more than 900 people with type 2 diabetes. The studies looked at the role of aerobic or resistance training (workouts such...
July 3, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Insulin pumps provide better blood sugar control for adults with diabetes than multiple daily insulin injections, a new study says. Insulin pumps are small devices that are worn by patients and deliver constant amounts of insulin to the body through a catheter placed under the skin. The multicenter, international study was funded by medical device maker Medtronic...
July 3, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Food is fuel for your body, and filling up on nutritious offerings can really rev up your energy. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these suggestions to help give you some pep: - Eat small meals and snacks regularly to maintain metabolism and prevent hunger. Stick to small portions and light meals that are just enough to satisfy your hunger and cravings. Balance your...
July 3, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Using harsh chemical cleaners can be irritating for people who have asthma, especially children. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offers these suggestions: - Change cleaners if you find that one in particular aggravates asthma. When you have to use an irritating product, make sure the affected family member is not nearby. Run a fan and open all doors and windows when using...
July 3, 2014
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - July Fourth is nearly here, and chances are your weekend plans include at least some grilling. Check out the following cooking tips from registered dietitian Elizabeth Murray to help protect yourself and your loved ones. "When it comes to grilling, there are two main dangers to avoid: carcinogens, which are agents that can cause cancer, and food poisoning,"...
July 3, 2014
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Teen drinkers who also use drugs run a greater risk for serious health problems and death, a new U.S. government study shows. Researchers analyzed data on underage drinkers (aged 12 to 20) treated at U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2011, and found that 20 percent of all hospital emergency department visits involving underage drinkers result in serious health...
July 3, 2014
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Young adults who drop their bad health habits can reduce their risk of heart disease as they age, new research suggests. "Even after people have hit adulthood with some unhealthy behaviors, it's not too late to produce a benefit for their heart if they change those behaviors," said study author Bonnie Spring, a health psychologist and professor of preventive...
July 3, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Another VA Official Resigns - The director of the Department of Veterans Affairs' medical investigation unit has resigned, the VA announced Wednesday. Dr. John Pierce stepped down days after his department was harshly criticized by the Office of Special Counsel for not doing enough to investigate...
July 3, 2014
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Beleodaq (belinostat) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat peripheral T-Cell lymphoma (PTCL), a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes). Some 70,800 Americans will be diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma this year, of which up to 15 percent will be PTCL, according to U.S. National Cancer Institute...
July 3, 2014
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - If you and your family like fireworks, the best way to enjoy them is by watching displays staged by professionals, according to eye doctors. In 2012, about 8,700 Americans were injured by fireworks, and more than 1,000 of those cases involved eye injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Most of the fireworks-related injuries occurred in...
July 3, 2014
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - If you're planning to spend quality time outdoors this summer, new research may give you another reason to guard against ticks. In a New York state study, about one in 10 deer ticks were found to be harboring at least two harmful germs, and the tiny bloodsuckers could pass both infections to a human host through a single bite. "A third of ticks around here...
July 3, 2014
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - When people take the drug known as "magic mushrooms," their brain shows a pattern of activity that is similar to that seen with dreaming, new research reveals. British scientists pointed out that their findings are consistent with the vivid yet dream-like states often associated with psychedelic drugs, which include LSD and magic mushrooms. By learning how...
July 3, 2014
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