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Kids Can Beat 'Complex' Pneumonia Without IV Antibiotics: Study0
THURSDAY, Nov. 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Antibiotics taken orally are as effective -- and doubtless much more welcome -- than intravenous antibiotics for children recovering at home from complex pneumonia, a new study finds. Youngsters with ...
Can Time-Release Capsules Replace Daily Pills?0
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A new type of drug capsule might one day replace the need to take medicines every day, but so far it has only been tested in pigs, researchers report. A capsule that contains a six-armed star ...
Is Your ATM Dispensing Bacteria?0
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- You might want to wash your hands the next time you withdraw cash from an ATM machine, a new study suggests. ATM keypads in New York City were covered in bacteria, researchers reported, with most of ...
Health Tip: Enjoy Autumn Produce0
(HealthDay News) -- A slew of nutritious produce makes its debut during the Autumn months. Here are some Autumn goodies, mentioned by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Pumpkin, which is rich in vitamin A and fiber. Add it to bread and ...
Research Sheds Light on Why People Who Lose Weight Gain It Back0
By Brenda Goodman, MA Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD (Oct. 14, 2016) -- New research is shedding light on a question that has long confounded dieters and obesity researchers alike: Why do so many people regain weight ...
1 in 4 College Students Is Hungry: Survey0
SUNDAY, Oct. 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Hunger is a surprisingly common problem among U.S. college students, a new report suggests. Researchers surveyed nearly 3,800 students at eight community colleges and 26 four-year colleges in 12 states. ...
Health Tip: Kids Don't Need a Low-Fat Diet0
(HealthDay News) -- It's important for kids to eat well and to practice healthy habits, but a low-fat diet isn't necessary and may even be harmful, experts say. The American Academy of Pediatrics explains: If dietary fats are replaced by ...
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Malnutrition0
(HealthDay News) -- Certain risk factors make you more prone than others to malnutrition, which doesn't necessarily come from lack of food. It's possible to be obese and not get enough nutrients (malnourishment) at the same time, the Academy of ...
How to Help a Child Who's Cyberbullied0
MONDAY, Oct. 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- About 25 percent of American children and teens experience cyberbullying, but there are ways parents can help their children, a criminology and bullying expert says. Cyberbullying is intentional ...
Powerful MS Drug Used Early May Reverse Some Disability0
FRIDAY, Oct. 14, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A multiple sclerosis drug usually reserved for people in the late stages of the disease seems to offer long-term remission in newly diagnosed patients, researchers report. Because of serious side ...
Can Hormonal Rx for Prostate Cancer Raise Dementia Risk?0
THURSDAY, Oct. 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of dementia might be doubled for prostate cancer patients who are treated with testosterone-lowering drugs, a new study suggests. Men who underwent androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) had ...
Smartphone Device Detects Undiagnosed Irregular Heartbeat0
THURSDAY, Oct. 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A small device synced to a smartphone may help identify new cases of a potentially deadly, irregular heart rhythm, a preliminary study suggests. Researchers in Hong Kong used this technology to check ...
'Doc, This Election's Killing Me!'0
THURSDAY, Oct. 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- As Donald and Hillary duke it out on the campaign trail, Americans are feeling pummeled, too, a new poll finds. The 24/7 coverage of the acrimonious U.S. presidential election has caused stress for ...
More U.S. Women Hope for Motherhood, With 2 Kids Ideal0
THURSDAY, Oct. 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- More American women want to become mothers, and their dream family consists of two children, a new U.S. government report shows. Half of women aged 15 to 44 expect to have a child at some point, ...
Mixed News on Drug Abuse Among Lesbian, Gay Americans0
THURSDAY, Oct. 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Lesbian, gay and bisexual adults have higher rates of substance use and mental illness than their straight counterparts, a U.S. government report shows. On the plus side, this group is much more ...
Having Battered Bahamas, Hurricane Matthew Bears Down on Florida0
THURSDAY, Oct. 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- After pummeling the Caribbean and the Bahamas, Hurricane Matthew barrelled toward the east coast of Florida Thursday, as millions of residents were told to evacuate in advance of the dangerous storm's ...
More Evidence Tamoxifen, Other Meds Help Limit Breast Cancer's Spread0
THURSDAY, Oct. 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Treatment with tamoxifen or another class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors does cut breast cancer patients' risk of developing cancer in their other breast, a new study finds. Some breast cancers ...
Steep Rise in Price of Older Cancer Drugs0
THURSDAY, Oct. 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Many older cancer drugs took a bigger bite out of Medicare and older Americans' wallets last year than five years earlier, a new analysis finds. After adjusting for inflation, nearly two-thirds of 86 ...
Prenatal Factors May Raise Child's Risk for OCD0
THURSDAY, Oct. 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnancy behaviors and certain childbirth complications may influence a child's risk of developing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), a new study suggests. Cesarean sections, preterm and breech ...
Zika Causes Widespread Damage to Fetal Brain0
MONDAY, Oct. 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A new study shows that Zika virus causes so much varied damage throughout the fetal brain that researchers are suggesting the term "congenital Zika syndrome" be used to describe the numerous birth ...
Worry About Job Loss May be Linked to Diabetes Risk: Study0
MONDAY, Oct. 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Workers who feel as if they might lose their job also seem to have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers reviewed data from nearly 141,000 workers in the United States, ...
3 Lifestyle Changes To Help Prevent Breast Cancer0
TUESDAY, Oct. 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Although breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among American women, there are three steps women can take to reduce their risk, a nutritionist says. The American Institute for Cancer ...
Breast Cancer Deaths Increasing for Black Women0
By Jennifer Clopton Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD Oct. 3, 2016 -- Researchers have known for years that African-American women die of breast cancer at higher rates than white women. Now a new study finds that the ...
Is Web-Based Test for Prediabetes Faulty?0
MONDAY, Oct. 3, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A simple, seven-question test for prediabetes may be needlessly sending millions of healthy Americans to their physicians for follow-up blood sugar testing, a new analysis suggests. The online screening ...
Smoking Bans May Keep Young Men From Heavy Smoking0
FRIDAY, Sept. 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Smoking bans may help reduce smoking among young American men, a new study finds. Researchers examined data from more than 4,300 people in 487 cities nationwide who were interviewed annually between ...
Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Less Safe for Men With Prior Heart Attack0
FRIDAY, Sept. 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Men diagnosed with prostate cancer often receive hormone-depleting therapy to help fight the tumor. But a new study suggests that the treatment may pose a risk to men who've previously suffered a heart ...
Health Tip: Avoid These 5 Pre-Bedtime Don'ts0
(HealthDay News) -- Your habits just before you slip into bed could be sabotaging your night of sleep. The National Sleep Foundation says do NOT: Take any over-the-counter medications that contain pseudoephedrine, found in common ...
'Mindfulness'-Based Approach Could Help You Stay Slim0
FRIDAY, Sept. 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A weight-loss therapy that focuses on personal values and "mindful" decision-making may help people shed more pounds, a new clinical trial suggests. Over one year, people who received the therapy lost ...
More Health Care Workers Need Flu Shots: CDC0
FRIDAY, Sept. 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- More U.S. health care workers need to get their annual flu shots, a new government report shows. Roughly one in every five American health care workers skips the yearly vaccination, and in some ...
Encouraging Surgical ICU Patients to Get Moving Pays Off0
FRIDAY, Sept. 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Getting out of bed and moving around as soon as possible benefits surgical intensive care unit patients, a new study shows. Among 200 surgical ICU patients in the United States, Germany and Austria, ...
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A Doctor's Words Key to Whether Child Gets HPV Vaccine0
FRIDAY, Sept. 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The language doctors use when recommending the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can influence whether parents will have their children immunized, a new study finds. HPV causes most cases of cervical ...
When Indoor Temps Rise, So Do COPD Symptoms0
FRIDAY, Sept. 30, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- High indoor temperatures can worsen symptoms of the lung disorder chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly in homes with high levels of air pollution, researchers report. The research ...
Zika May Be Passed on Through Tears, Sweat: Report0
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The Zika virus might be able to pass from person to person through bodily fluids like tears or sweat, doctors reported Wednesday. A 38-year-old man in Salt Lake City appears to have contracted Zika ...
Hurdles Ahead for Zika Vaccine: Experts0
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Work is progressing on developing a vaccine that can thwart the Zika virus, but it will take years to get one to market, experts warn. Two rival vaccines for Zika have the best chance of becoming ...
Could Prescribed NSAID Painkillers Raise Heart Failure Risk?0
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Use of prescription-strength ibuprofen, naproxen and other commonly used pain relievers may be tied to a higher risk of heart failure, researchers report. Medicines like these fall into a category ...
Health Tip: Why Can't I Stop Sweating?0
(HealthDay News) -- Everyone sweats, but sweating profusely may be a sign of hyperhidrosis, the medical term for excessive sweating. The American Academy of Dermatology mentions these risk factors: Having another member of the family who ...
Nanoparticles Ease Aching Joints in Mice0
TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- New research in mice suggests that tiny nanoparticles might one day be a better way to deliver medicine to inflamed joints in humans. The therapy may reduce the risk of osteoarthritis in people who ...
Food Flavors May Come From Surprising Sources0
TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- When is a lemon not a lemon? When it's "lemon flavor" in a processed food or drink. The flavorings found in many foods and beverages may come from surprising sources. But, the U.S. Food and Drug ...
Health Tip: Add Veggies to Most Any Meal0
(HealthDay News) -- If your family doesn't eat enough vegetables, there are ways to sneak them into almost any meal. The American Heart Association suggests: Shred veggies such as beets, parsnips and zucchini, adding them to pasta, baked ...
'Spare Tire' May Be Tougher on Your Heart Than 'Love Handles'0
MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Belly fat -- especially hidden fat deep in the gut -- may indicate increased risk for heart disease, a new study suggests. The six-year study of more than 1,000 adults found people with a "spare tire" ...
Can Pregnancy Problems Foretell Future Health Risks?0
MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Some pregnancy complications may signal a higher risk of health problems later in life, according to a heart specialist. High blood pressure (hypertension) or diabetes that develops during pregnancy ...
The Phenomenon of Sleep Paralysis0
MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Imagine you wake up, see a stranger running toward you with a knife and your legs won't move so there's no escape. Terrifying episodes like these are known as sleep paralysis. They're not dangerous, ...
Study: Colonoscopy After 75 May Not Be Worth It0
MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A colonoscopy can find and remove cancerous growths in the colon, but it may not provide much cancer prevention benefit after the age of 75, a new study suggests. A review of more than 1.3 million ...
Exercise Speeds Seniors' Recovery From Disability0
MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Elderly adults who regularly exercise are less likely to suffer a disability -- and if they do, they tend to recover faster, a new clinical trial finds. Researchers found that when they got sedentary ...
Gardening May Give Kids' Diets a Boost0
FRIDAY, Sept. 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Letting kids help with gardening may sow the seeds of a lifelong healthy eating habit, according to new research. College students who gardened as a kid, or were currently gardeners, ate more fruits ...
Healthy Diet as Teen, Less Weight Gain as Adult0
FRIDAY, Sept. 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Teens who eat right may gain less weight later on, researchers report. Encouraging more young people to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables as well as lean proteins and whole grains while limiting ...
Smart City Planning Can Cut Deadly Diseases, Improve Air Quality0
FRIDAY, Sept. 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Cities that promote walking, bicycling and public transportation can expect a drop in chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, a new study suggests. The finding stems from an international ...
The 'Love Hormone' May Quiet Tinnitus0
THURSDAY, Sept. 22, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- People suffering from chronic ringing in the ears -- called tinnitus -- may find some relief by spraying the hormone oxytocin in their nose, a small initial study by Brazilian researchers ...
Health Tip: Get a Safe Car for a Teen Driver0
(HealthDay News) -- Parents have limited control over the actions of a young driver. But they do have control over choice of car. The DMV.org website suggests: Opting for a four-door sedan with four cylinders, including good safety ...
Health Tip: Choose the Right Shoes for Sports0
(HealthDay News) -- If you're a scholastic or recreational athlete, your shoes can make a significant difference in your performance and risk of injury. Here are recommendations from the American Podiatric Medical Association: Shoes for ...
Drug-Resistant Germs Thrive in America's Corroding Water Systems0
FRIDAY, Sept. 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The thousands of miles of aging, corroding pipes that bring water to Americans each day may be home to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria, a new report warns. These harmful bacteria include legionella, ...
Tips for Avoiding Back-to-School Germs, Illnesses0
FRIDAY, Sept. 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Kids and germs seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. But, there are ways that parents can help protect their kids from the usual barrage of back-to-school illnesses, a health expert ...
FDA OKs 1st Drug to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy0
Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) was granted accelerated approval to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that progressively weakens the muscular systems of its victims. Most are in a wheelchair by their teens and do not survive past their 20s ...
CDC: Too Many Antibiotics Still Being Prescribed in U.S.0
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Despite growing concerns about creating drug-resistant bacteria, overprescribing of antibiotics in U.S. hospitals didn't drop between 2006 and 2012, according to a new federal report. Over that time ...
Sleep Troubles, Heart Troubles?0
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep disorders -- including too little or too much sleep -- may contribute to heart disease risk factors, the American Heart Association said in its first statement on the risks of sleep ...
Healthy Diet May Be Key to Kids' Reading Skills0
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Healthy eating may offer young children an unexpected benefit -- it might help them become better readers, a new study suggests. Researchers in Finland found students' reading skills improved more ...
H1N1 'Swine Flu' Vaccine Unlikely to Raise Birth Defect Risk0
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Swedish researchers report that the vaccine against the H1N1 "swine flu" strain of influenza doesn't seem to have a link to birth defects. One obstetrician who reviewed the research said the findings ...
Balloon Device Approved for Eustachian Tube Problems0
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A small device inflated inside the tube that helps regulate pressure inside the ear has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Aera Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System is ...
Aggressive Drivers: An Accident Waiting to Happen0
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Fury behind the wheel could cost you: Canadian researchers report that angry and aggressive drivers are more likely to get into car accidents. "Even minor aggression, such as swearing, yelling or ...
Internet Addiction May Be Red Flag for Other Mental Health Issues: Study0
SUNDAY, Sept. 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Internet addiction may signal other mental health issues among college students, according to a new study. Canadian researchers say their findings could affect how psychiatrists approach people who ...
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