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FRIDAY, June 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - It goes without saying that being aggravated, criticized, annoyed or disappointed by friends or family members can be stressful. But new research suggests that negative social interactions may actually harm the health of middle-aged women by triggering a long-term jump in blood pressure. However, the dynamic was not seen among men or among women aged 65 and older...
June 6, 2014
FRIDAY, June 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - More than 500,000 cases of colon and rectal cancer may have been prevented with cancer screening tests during the last three decades in the United States, experts estimate. "These numbers represent real patients and families who have been spared the trauma of a cancer diagnosis and treatment," the study's senior author, Dr. James Yu, assistant professor of therapeutic...
June 6, 2014
FRIDAY, June 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - For child survivors of a blood cancer called acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), two years of follow-up medications help assure that the cancer doesn't return. But a new study finds that a quarter of these young cancer survivors aren't taking the potentially lifesaving drugs. A prime reason for the lapse: forgetfulness. "One in four children in remission from ALL...
June 6, 2014
FRIDAY, June 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Unexpectedly losing a loved one can trigger mental health issues in adults with no history of psychiatric conditions, a new study reveals. Although experts say it's uncommon to develop mental illness later in life, researchers found a link between sudden grief and the onset of disorders like mania, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. "Clinically,...
June 6, 2014
FRIDAY, June 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Powerful prescription painkillers known as opioids are often involved in accidental overdoses, so experts offer tips on how to take these highly addictive medications safely. "Prescription painkiller misuse is a growing epidemic. However, most people who abuse these drugs are struggling with an addiction they never intended to have," said John Ulczycki, vice...
June 6, 2014
FRIDAY, June 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Three new gene networks that appear to have important roles in the development of autism have been found, researchers report. One of the autism-related gene networks also affects some patients with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and schizophrenia, the study authors noted. These gene networks offer potential targets for new medications for these...
June 6, 2014
FRIDAY, June 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Children who are physically fit might have better language skills than their peers who are less fit, new research suggests. The University of Illinois researchers found these kids have faster and stronger brain responses during reading, which results in better reading performance and language comprehension. "Our study shows that the brain function of higher-fit...
June 6, 2014
WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Kids face many challenges when their parents divorce, and their struggles often include excessive weight gain, new research suggests. Boys are especially prone to excess weight in the wake of divorce, according to the study of 3,000 third-graders in Norway. These boys were 63 percent more likely to be overweight or obese than boys whose parents stayed married,...
June 5, 2014
(HealthDay News) - When your child complains of a stomachache, it's usually nothing to worry about. But sometimes stomach pain can signal a more serious problem. The University of Michigan Health System explains these warning signs that a child's stomachache requires a doctor's attention: - If the child is growing more slowly than typical, or is losing weight. If the child has excessive vomiting or...
June 5, 2014
(HealthDay News) - While air bags can be save a person's life in the event of a car accident, when deployed they can be dangerous to children. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers this advice to help keep children safe: - Make sure kids are always placed in the back seat of the car. It is not always necessary to install an on/off switch for air bags, unless your pediatrician recommends it because...
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - New research refutes the common belief that skipping breakfast could contribute to obesity. Instead, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) found that passing on the first meal of the day doesn't help or hinder efforts to lose weight. "The field of obesity and weight loss is full of commonly held beliefs that have not been subjected to...
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Women who wait less than 18 months after having a child to get pregnant again are more likely to have a shorter pregnancy and a preterm birth, according to a new U.S. study. The study authors recommended that women be educated about the importance of "birth spacing" to help reduce rates of premature births and the associated health problems. "This study has...
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Countries with low rates of the ulcer-causing bacterium -H. pylori- tend to have high rates of obesity, a finding that researchers say they see as more than a chance correlation. Looking at 49 studies from Australia, Europe, Japan and the United States, the review authors found that in several countries such as Italy, Japan, Portugal and Spain, the majority...
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - While it has long been known that some antidepressants can help spur weight gain, a new study finds that the actual amount gained is usually small. "This study was motivated in the first place by the number of patients who have asked me if their medicine is going to make them gain weight," said study co-author Dr. Roy Perlis, director of Massachusetts General...
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Marijuana use might affect the size and shape of a young man's sperm, possibly impairing his fertility, a new study claims. "Our data suggests that cannabis users might be advised to stop using the drug if they are planning to try and start a family," study author Dr. Allan Pacey, a senior lecturer at the University of Sheffield in England, said in a university...
June 5, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Senators Craft Bill to Help Veterans Get More Timely Medical Care - A Senate bill designed to help U.S. veterans get more timely medical care was unveiled Thursday. The bipartisan legislation is a response to a growing scandal within the Department of Veteran Affairs following reports that long...
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Therapeutic, transplanted brain cells producing the brain chemical dopamine remain viable in Parkinson's disease patients for many years, a new study reveals. The findings "suggest that transplanted dopamine neurons can remain healthy and functional for decades," study co-author Ole Isacson, of Harvard University and McLean Hospital in Boston, said in a news...
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Broken bones and concussions are the most common injuries that children who play ice hockey suffer, a new study reveals. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., found many of the kids with these injuries needed to be hospitalized or undergo surgery. Since ice hockey is gaining popularity in the United States, they noted that children should be...
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Although yoga is believed to boost physical and mental health, it does not seem to help ease symptoms of asthma, a new study finds. Even so, experts from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) noted that if it makes people with asthma feel better they should continue to practice it. "Many asthma sufferers look to complementary therapies,...
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Dogs whimpering that they need to "go outside," cats with medical needs, even pets that snore - it's all adding up to sleepless nights for many Americans, a new report finds. Overall, the percentage of people reporting sleep-time trouble with their pets rose from 1 percent in 2002 to 10 percent by 2013, according to a small study by Mayo Clinic researchers...
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - H1N1 flu was the most common influenza strain in the United States this year, according to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As in previous years, H1N1 disproportionately affected younger people - nearly 60 percent of the 9,635 confirmed flu-related hospitalizations occurred in people between the ages of 18 and 64 years....
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Cigarette smoking continues to decline among Americans who work, but use of smokeless tobacco - a known cause of cancer - has held steady since 2005, U.S. health officials reported Thursday. Certain types of jobs - construction and mining, especially - are hotbeds of smokeless tobacco use, according to a study conducted by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational...
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People struggling with sleep apnea who turn to the CPAP mask for help may do better if they get support from partners and family members, a new study shows. "Having healthy relationships with family members can create an environment that supports the patient's use of CPAP," study lead author Faith Luyster, a research assistant professor in the School of Nursing...
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Watercress, Chinese cabbage, chard and beet greens are among the most nutrient-dense "powerhouse" vegetables, packing a huge dose of vitamins and minerals into every calorie, a new study reports. At the same time, don't expect to receive huge amounts of nutrition from raspberries, tangerines, garlic or onions, the findings suggest. National nutrition guidelines...
June 5, 2014
THURSDAY, June 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Women who experience premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, won't necessarily suffer from hot flashes when they go through menopause, according to a new study. However, women who have PMS are more likely to report other common menopause complaints, such as memory and concentration problems, the researchers found. "We were not able to detect any clear association between...
June 5, 2014
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