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WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Treating sleep apnea might lead to more than a better night's sleep. It can also reduce blood pressure and other threats to heart health, two new studies show. Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which the airways constrict during sleep, leading to repeated stops and starts in breathing. The telltale signs include chronic loud snoring, with periodic gasps...
June 11, 2014
WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new drug called brodalumab appears to be effective in treating patients suffering from psoriatic arthritis, a study says. Patients who responded to brodalumab had a significant improvement in their skin and reduction in the swelling of the fingers and toes, a condition called dactylitis that is common in psoriatic arthritis, according to the study's lead...
June 11, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Men who carry a cellphone in their pants pocket may harm their sperm and reduce their chances of having children, a new review warns. The research team analyzed the findings of 10 studies that examined how cellphone exposure may affect male fertility. Among men with no exposure to cellphones, 50 percent to 85 percent of their sperm had a normal ability to move...
June 10, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Marinating can add a delicious kick to your meals, but if you're not careful, it could lead to food poisoning. The Homefoodsafety.org website offers these marinating safety tips: - Place food and the marinade in a container made of food-grade plastic or glass, never metal. Always store marinating food in the refrigerator set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and make sure food is...
June 10, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Shin splints refers to a number of causes of pain in the large bone in the lower front of the leg, called the tibia. The University of Illinois McKinley Health Center mentions these possible causes of shin splints: - Having an anatomical abnormality, such as unusual position of the knees or flat arches. Having weak or inflexible muscles. Having low bone density, or a hormonal imbalance....
June 10, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - 'Integrity Issue' at VA, Top Official Says - The Veterans Affairs Department has "an integrity issue ... among some of our leaders," a top VA official told the House Veterans Affairs Committee at a Monday evening hearing into growing evidence that many VA health facilities tried to conceal long...
June 10, 2014
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Exercise can increase the diversity of bacteria found in the gut, possibly boosting the immune system and improving long-term health, British researchers report. High levels of dietary protein might have the same effect, according to their study, published June 9 in the journal -Gut. "Understanding the complex relationship among what we choose to eat, activity...
June 10, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - As many as one in 10 women taking the breast cancer drug trastuzumab (Herceptin) will experience some type of heart problem, according to new research. The good news from this study is that these problems typically reverse once treatment is finished. "The overall message here is one of tremendous reassurance," said study researcher Dr. Brian Leyland-Jones, vice...
June 10, 2014
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - During the last economic recession, the families of many children with chronic health conditions had to turn to Illinois' Medicaid program, Chicago researchers report. In fact, the number of chronically ill kids enrolled in the state's public health insurance program increased 26.7 percent between 2007 and 2010, compared with only a 14.5 percent increase among...
June 10, 2014
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Using human stem cells, researchers created eye cells capable of responding to light. Specifically, the researchers created retina cells. The retina is a layer of light-sensitive cells that line the inside of the eye. The retina sends visual messages to the optic nerve in the brain to create visual images, according to the U.S. National Eye Institute. Although...
June 10, 2014
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Being born just a few weeks early may have more impact on brain size and maturity than previously thought, a new study suggests. Using MRI scans, Australian researchers compared the size and development of various brain structures in babies born between 32 and 36 weeks and those born after 37 weeks of gestation. They found that late preterm birth appears to...
June 10, 2014
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - About 400,000 Americans may have the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia, but not know they have it, new research suggests. The new government report estimates that 1.8 million people in the United States have chlamydia, but that only 1.4 million infections have been reported. Women, particularly young women, seem to have an even greater risk of harboring...
June 10, 2014
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Pregnant or breast-feeding women should increase their weekly consumption of fish, as long as it's lower in mercury, according to new advice issued Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The two agencies now recommend that women eat at least 8 ounces and up to 12 ounces per week of low-mercury fish, to...
June 10, 2014
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The number of Americans with diabetes rose from 26 million in 2010 to 29 million - 9 percent of the population - in 2012, a new federal government study finds. One in every four people with diabetes does not even realize it, according to the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Another 86 million American adults - more than one-third...
June 10, 2014
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The American Medical Association on Tuesday called for tighter restrictions on the sale and marketing of electronic cigarettes. Among the new recommendations coming from the largest doctors' group in the United States are a minimum age purchase rule; child-proof and tamper-proof packaging; restrictions on flavors that appeal to young people; more extensive...
June 10, 2014
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new study links a gene variant found in Latinos to a fivefold increase in the risk of type 2 diabetes, potentially explaining why the condition is especially common in Latino people. In Mexico, for instance, an estimated 14 percent of adults had type 2 diabetes in 2006. The condition is also common among Latino people worldwide. In the new study, researchers...
June 10, 2014
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - New research finds that weight-loss surgery is more helpful to obese patients with type 2 diabetes over the long term than regular care is. "This important study demonstrates what many of us in weight-loss surgery have suspected for years: That for those who are suffering from diabetes and severe obesity, weight-loss surgery and a healthy lifestyle works better...
June 10, 2014
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Laboratory-engineered "insulin analogs" have become the main type of insulin prescribed for people with type 2 diabetes, significantly boosting their out-of-pocket costs, a new study reports. Insulin use among those with type 2 diabetes increased by about 50 percent over a 10-year period, with most patients receiving pricey insulin analogs that have nearly...
June 10, 2014
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The combination of metformin and insulin for people with type 2 diabetes may slightly increase death rates among patients, according to researchers from Vanderbilt University. However, other experts question the study's conclusions and claim it is at odds with other better-designed studies that show the combination of metformin and insulin is both safe and...
June 10, 2014
TUESDAY, June 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The number of moles a woman has on her skin may hint at her risk of developing breast cancer, new research suggests. In two separate studies, American and French scientists found that the more moles a woman had, the greater her average risk of breast cancer. In one study, women with 15 or more moles on a single arm were 35 percent more likely to develop breast...
June 10, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Back pain in children can be a warning sign of a more serious medical condition. The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons mentions these serious warning signs of back pain in children: - Losing weight or having a fever. Feeling weak or numb. Having difficulty walking. Feeling pain extending down both legs. Having trouble with the bowels or bladder. Having pain that interrupts...
June 9, 2014
(HealthDay News) - An insect repellent can help keep bugs at bay, reducing the risk of illness associated with insect bites. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offers these guidelines for proper use of insect repellents: - Always follow label instructions when applying. Make sure products are stored out of a child's reach. Apply insect repellent only on skin that is exposed, never underneath...
June 9, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Scientists Recruit Healthy Seniors for Alzheimer's Drug Trial - Scientists have started recruiting seniors from the United States, Canada and Australia to participate in a $140 million study that will test the protective powers of an experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease. Funded by the U.S....
June 9, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The majority of women with breast cancer get too little exercise for optimum health, a new study suggests. After women are diagnosed with breast cancer, they are less likely to meet exercise recommendations that link physical activity with longer survival and better quality of life, researchers report online June 9 in the journal -Cancer. "Medical care providers...
June 9, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - New research suggests that the human face evolved to minimize injuries from punches during fights between males. The study noted the evolution of human faces occurred as man's ancestors, known as australopiths, evolved to have hand proportions that allowed them to form a fist. "The australopiths were characterized by a suite of traits that may have improved fighting...
June 9, 2014
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