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THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - As Hurricane Arthur threatens the East Coast of the United States, people are getting an important reminder about safety preparations they need to make for hurricane season. Power outages and flooding are common when a hurricane strikes and could put your food supplies and drinking water at risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. That's why...
July 3, 2014
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Some people would rather do anything - even hurt themselves - than spend quiet time with their own thoughts, a new study finds. Researchers conducted a series of experiments with volunteers aged 18 to 77 and found that they generally did not like spending even short periods of time alone in a room with nothing to do but think or daydream. The majority of them...
July 3, 2014
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Whether drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder boost the risk of heart conditions in children remains a subject of concern. Now, research from Denmark suggests medications such as Ritalin and Concerta make rare cardiac problems twice as likely, although still uncommon. "The risk of adverse cardiac effects of ADHD medication is real and...
July 3, 2014
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Unwed parents who plan to get married should do it before their child is 3 so they can create the strongest possible bond, a new study suggests. It's widely believed that unwed parents are most receptive to marriage immediately after their baby's birth, a period that some refer to as the "magic moment." - "It turns out the 'magic moment' lasts longer than conventional...
July 3, 2014
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - In a new government survey, one in 25 U.S. drivers said they had fallen asleep at the wheel a least once over the prior month. The study found those most at risk for having accidents while driving drowsy are those under 25, males, people who binge drink, people who don't wear seat belts, folks with sleep problems, and, not surprisingly, those who regularly...
July 3, 2014
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) - July Fourth won't be about fireworks and fun for everyone: As many as 385 people will die on U.S. roads over this coming weekend, the National Safety Council estimates. Yet another 41,200 crash-related injuries will require medical treatment. "The Fourth of July is a time for celebrations - not the emergency room," Deborah Hersman, president and CEO of the...
July 3, 2014
TUESDAY, July 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Nearly 80 percent of deaths of Americans age 30 and younger result from injury or violence, U.S. health researchers reported Tuesday. More young Americans die from injury than from any other cause, according to a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These fatalities stem from automobile crashes, drowning, firearm-related injuries, falls,...
July 2, 2014
(HealthDay News) - You've lost a few pounds and are now at a healthy body weight. It's important not to gain those pounds back. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these suggestions for maintaining your optimal weight - Weigh yourself frequently. Eliminate any habits that may lead to gaining weight. Keep a food diary to see if you've started eating more than usual. Set goals...
July 2, 2014
(HealthDay News) - If you detect symptoms of diabetes early, you may be able to ward off serious complications. The American Diabetes Association says common warning signs of diabetes include: - Increased thirst and urinating more than usual. Extreme hunger, even while eating. Increased fatigue. Blurred vision. Slower healing. Weight loss, even if you've been eating more than usual. Numbness, pain...
July 2, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - JPMorgan Chase CEO Has Throat Cancer - The CEO of JPMorgan Chase has throat cancer, but plans to remain in his position while undergoing treatment. In a letter sent to bank executives and employees Tuesday, 58-year-old Jamie Dimon said the cancer is curable and his prognosis is excellent because...
July 2, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - When Olivia Goree noticed something just "wasn't right" about her 6-week-old son's eyes, she trusted her instincts and took him to the doctor. What she never expected was the diagnosis: glaucoma. "I was really surprised," recalled Goree, who said she had only ever heard of the vision-robbing disease affecting older adults. And that's probably how most people...
July 2, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Many American teens and young adults receive pro-marijuana tweets several times a day, according to a new study. The findings are concerning because young people may be especially receptive to social media influences, and a person's drug use patterns tend to be established in the late teens and early 20s, the study authors noted. "I've been studying what is...
July 2, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Although recent research has linked testosterone therapy with a higher risk for heart attack and stroke, a new study involving more than 25,000 older men suggests otherwise. The study, funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, may help ease some fears about testosterone therapy for patients and their families, the study authors said. "Our investigation...
July 2, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Summer's heat puts everyone at potential risk for heat-related illness, but seniors and people with chronic health problems are especially vulnerable. Heat illnesses - collectively known as hyperthermia - include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat fatigue and a life-threatening condition called heat stroke. A person's risk for heat illness depends on a number...
July 2, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Use of fertility drugs doesn't appear to increase a woman's long-term risk of breast, ovarian and uterine cancers, new research indicates. The findings are "generally reassuring," said study co-author Dr. Humberto Scoccia, of the University of Illinois at Chicago. Still, he urged that women who use fertility drugs be closely monitored as they age. Nearly 10,000...
July 2, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new method of enhancing the re-growth of corneal tissue to restore vision offers possible promise to people whose corneas have been damaged by disease, burns or chemicals, researchers report. The scientists focused on limbal stem cells, which help maintain and regenerate corneal tissue. The loss of limbal stem cells due to disease or injury is one of the...
July 2, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new inhaled medication has the potential to treat mild asthma and allergies by interrupting the production of an immune system protein that triggers allergic reactions, a new study reports. The drug, quilizumab, targets the blood cells that produce a protein called immunoglobulin type E (IgE), that serves a key role in allergies. Quilizumab lowered total...
July 2, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People with Parkinson's disease who regularly walk for exercise may significantly improve their physical and mental function, a new study finds. "The benefits of exercise that apply to a normal, healthy person are even greater in Parkinson's disease because it also affects the symptoms of the disease. A person with Parkinson's will get all the benefits that...
July 2, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Women with high blood pressure may have an increased risk of developing the skin disease psoriasis, new research suggests. Taking blood pressure medications called beta-blockers also raises the risk for psoriasis, according to the study that followed nearly 78,000 women for more than a decade. Psoriasis, which affects about 3 percent of the U.S. population,...
July 2, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The antioxidants contained in dark chocolate might help people suffering from reduced blood flow to their legs, researchers from Italy report. In a small study, people with artery problems in their legs walked a little longer and farther right after eating a bar of dark chocolate, the researchers said. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants called polyphenols....
July 2, 2014
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People who have lower back pain caused by spinal stenosis - a condition that narrows the open space in the spinal canal - are unlikely to get relief from steroid shots, a new study finds. "Steroid injections are a common treatment for spinal stenosis, and we were surprised by the finding," said lead author Dr. Janna Friedly, an assistant professor of rehabilitation...
July 2, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Varicose veins are bulging, sometimes painful veins often found on the legs. Spider veins are smaller and less pronounced. The womenshealth.gov website explains these common risk factors for varicose and spider veins: - Getting older. Having weak veins or having a family history of vein problems. Having hormonal changes associated with pregnancy, puberty, menopause or use of birth...
July 1, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Narcolepsy causes people to suddenly fall asleep during the day. It can be very dangerous if it happens while you're behind the wheel. The U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute suggests how to improve driving safety for people with narcolepsy: - If you have daytime sleepiness, take a nap before you have to drive. If you're driving a long way, take frequent breaks to walk around...
July 1, 2014
TUESDAY, July 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A father's ethnic background might influence how much his baby weighs at birth, a new study suggests. These findings are more than simply intriguing, because a baby's birth weight is considered a measure of overall health. And, a lower than expected weight can trigger medical interventions, such as a Cesarean delivery, the researchers explained. Plus, current...
July 1, 2014
TUESDAY, July 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - While medications are helping HIV-positive people avoid developing full-blown AIDS indefinitely, a new study finds that cancer patients with HIV are up to four times less likely to be treated for their tumors. The research comes with caveats. It looked at just three states from 1996, when powerful HIV drugs first began changing the face of the disease, to 2010,...
July 1, 2014
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