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MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A measles outbreak in Minnesota offers a case study of how the disease is transmitted in the United States today: An unvaccinated person travels abroad, brings measles back and infects vulnerable people - including children who are unprotected because their parents chose not to vaccinate them. That's the conclusion of a report published online June 9 in -Pediatrics-...
June 9, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Since the introduction of rotavirus vaccine in 2006, the number of kids hospitalized for severe diarrhea has dropped dramatically, a new study finds. Rotavirus is a common cause of sometimes severe gastrointestinal infections in babies and young children. However, by 2009-2010, hospitalizations for rotavirus among children under 5 had been reduced by 94 percent...
June 9, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Eloctate, Antihemophilic Factor Fc Fusion has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for people with Hemophilia A. It's designed to require less frequent injections than standard therapies used to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in people with the disorder, the FDA said in a news release. Hemophilia A is an inherited bleeding disorder...
June 9, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - No cure exists for acne yet, but new treatments make this common scourge of adolescence easier to manage, dermatologists say. "Things are so much better today because there are so many more options for treating acne," said Dr. Sarah Taylor, a dermatologist at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. "The prescription world has really changed...
June 9, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Toddlers who get a newer vaccine that fights four infections in one jab have a slightly increased risk of fever-induced seizure, a large new study confirms. At issue is a vaccine that targets measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox) in one shot, instead of giving the traditional MMR and varicella vaccines separately. In theory, one shot sounds better...
June 9, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Just a fraction of Americans will pay federal tax penalties in 2016 for not having health insurance, new projections show. Although an estimated 30 million people will still be uninsured in 2016, only 4 million are expected to pay penalties, according to the latest report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). That's 2 million fewer people than...
June 9, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new rule that aims to ensure the safety of infant formula has been finalized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An initial version of the rule for manufacturers of infant formula was released in February and the final version contains some modifications and clarifications that were made in response to comments received by the FDA. The agency said infant...
June 9, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Children who have imaging tests for heart problems have higher cancer risks over their lifetime, a new study says. These tests, which include cardiac catheterization and CT scans, are more complex than standard X-rays, and expose kids to higher doses of radiation than X-rays do, researchers at Duke University Medical Center explained. "There are definitely times...
June 9, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Teenage bullies and their victims are more likely to carry weapons than kids not involved in these abusive relationships, according to a new research review. With school shootings a concern across the United States, the findings - culled from 45 previously published studies - put a spotlight on the potential link between bullying and subsequent violence, experts...
June 9, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Older men taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins appear to be slightly less active than those who don't take them, a new study suggests. Statin users logged about 40 fewer minutes of moderate activity each week compared to nonusers, according to the study. These findings confirm those of previous studies that found an association between a drop...
June 9, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The lifetime cost of supporting just one person with autism can range from $1.4 million to $2.4 million, with factors as varied as lost wages, residential care and special education driving up expenses, a new study has found. Medical care plays a role in pushing these costs, but is not the main factor, said study senior author David Mandell, director of the Center...
June 9, 2014
MONDAY, June 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new drug holds promise as a safe and effective treatment for constipation caused by prescription narcotic painkillers, new research states. Constipation is a common side effect experienced by patients taking these powerful medications for chronic pain. When laxatives failed to provide relief, two phase 3 trials found the once-daily drug naloxegol could help....
June 9, 2014
SUNDAY, June 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - As pools and beaches beckon this summer, be sure to protect your skin against the sun's rays and remember that early detection is the best way to prevent and successfully treat the deadly skin cancer melanoma. The "ABCDE" method of identifying the disease remains highly effective, according to experts at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. The medical...
June 8, 2014
SUNDAY, June 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - If you suffer from seasonal allergies, a number of treatments can help relieve symptoms such as sneezing and itchy eyes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Those therapies include three newly approved under-the-tongue immunotherapy products to counter hay fever caused by certain grass pollens and short ragweed pollen. The medications - called Grastek,...
June 8, 2014
SATURDAY, June 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The long-awaited arrival of summer means people will be spending more time outdoors. So, an expert warns, it's especially important at this time of year to take steps to protect your skin from the sun. Along with considerable pain and discomfort, sunburn can cause long-term harm to your skin, explained Dr. Elizabeth Martin, a dermatologist in Hoover, Ala. "Although...
June 7, 2014
SATURDAY, June 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Some areas in the United States have such high tick populations that you can be exposed to the dangerous pests within one minute, an expert warns. "There are areas in this part of the country that the tick exposure can truly be massive. You can walk into areas and literally encounter dozens or hundreds of ticks," Michael Dryden, a tick expert and professor...
June 7, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Life with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias can be difficult for the affected individual and his or her caregiver. But a small British study suggests that a "holistic" program involving yoga, meditation and other interventions can ease the burden for both. "This is an activity that caregivers and patients can do together," said study lead author Yvonne...
June 6, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Just as important as teaching a youngster how to peddle a bicycle is to make sure the child knows the rules of the road. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests these bike-safety guidelines for children: - Establish rules on where a child is allowed to ride, and where else is off-limits. Rules should be based on the child's age, maturity and ability to follow basic rules of the...
June 6, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Most everyone has occasional trouble falling asleep and sleeping through the night. But certain things can worsen the problem. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute mentions these risk factors for insomnia: - Being under heavy stress. Being depressed or going through an emotionally troubling experience, such as a divorce or death of a loved one. Working unusual shifts that...
June 6, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Fourth U.S. Case of Mad Cow-Related Disease Reported - A fourth U.S. case of a fatal brain disorder that's related to mad cow disease has been confirmed by federal health officials. The patient lived in Texas and died recently. Laboratory tests done during an autopsy of the man's brain showed he...
June 6, 2014
FRIDAY, June 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Text messages providing tips, reminders and advice can help smokers quit, according to a new study. Researchers found that this type of cellphone program doubles the chances that a smoker will kick the habit. "Text messages seem to give smokers the constant reminders they need to stay focused on quitting," said the study's lead author, Lorien Abroms. She is an...
June 6, 2014
FRIDAY, June 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The number of total knee replacement surgeries in the United States are on the rise, a new study shows. What's more, the demand for this surgery seems to parallel the rise in overweight and obesity in America. In fact, the study showed weight problems account for 95 percent of the increased demand for knee replacement. Not surprisingly, this has also resulted...
June 6, 2014
FRIDAY, June 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A study of more than 8,600 people suffering from sleep apnea suggests a possible increased risk for developing diabetes, Canadian researchers report. They noted that sleep apnea results in less oxygen reaching cells in the body, less sleep and an increased heart rate, all of which are associated with a biological link to diabetes. "Controlling for known risk...
June 6, 2014
FRIDAY, June 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Cleanliness may be next to godliness, but a home that's too clean can leave a newborn child vulnerable to allergies and asthma later in life, a new study reports. Infants are much less likely to suffer from allergies or wheezing if they are exposed to household bacteria and allergens from rodents, roaches and cats during their first year of life, the study found....
June 6, 2014
FRIDAY, June 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Instead of staying up studying all night, college students might want to try a new way to improve their grades: get a good night's sleep. Researchers report that having trouble sleeping is as strong a predictor of falling grades as binge drinking or smoking marijuana. They noted that undergrads who don't sleep well are much more likely to have lower grades or...
June 6, 2014
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