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TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Becoming more popular might have a downside for teens - it may increase their risk of being bullied, researchers say. It's well known that socially vulnerable teens - such as those with delayed physical development, body-image issues or a lack of friends - are at greater risk for being bullied. But these new findings suggest that many bullying victims don't...
April 1, 2014
TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A diet filled with fresh produce is good for your health, and now a large study suggests that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may substantially cut your risk of death. Researchers analyzed the eating habits of more than 65,000 people in England between 2001 and 2013. They found that those who ate seven or more portions of fresh fruits and vegetables...
April 1, 2014
TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new computer model that can recognize 21 distinct facial expressions more than triples the previous number of documented expressions for different emotions, researchers report. The new program can even pinpoint expressions for complex or seemingly contradictory emotions such as "sadly angry" or "happily disgusted," according to the Ohio State University researchers....
April 1, 2014
TUESDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) - Running regularly has long been linked to a host of health benefits, including weight control, stress reduction, better blood pressure and cholesterol. However, recent research suggests there may a point of diminishing returns with running. A number of studies have suggested that a "moderate" running regimen - a total of two to three hours per week, according to...
April 1, 2014
TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Making it clear to your teen that underage drinking is unacceptable is a highly effective way to reduce the risk that he or she will use alcohol, a new survey shows. The online poll included 663 U.S. high school students who were asked if their parents approved of underage drinking. Only 8 percent of the teens who said their parents thought underage drinking...
April 1, 2014
TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new gene mutation associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease - has been identified in a study led by the U.S National Institute on Aging (NIA). ALS is a fatal degenerative condition that kills nerve cells, resulting in weakness and paralysis. Patients typically die from respiratory failure. About 10 percent of...
April 1, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Bill Prevents Cuts in Medicare Payments to Doctors - Another temporary measure to avert a sharp reduction in Medicare payments to doctors has been passed by Congress. The $21 billion bill passed by the House last week and by the Senate on Monday delays for a year a 24 percent cut in Medicare reimbursements...
April 1, 2014
TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Adults whose parents were addicted to alcohol or drugs are at increased risk for arthritis, a new Canadian study contends. Researchers looked at more than 13,000 adults and found about 20 percent had been diagnosed with arthritis. More than 14 percent had at least one parent with a drug or alcohol problem. After adjusting for age, sex and race, the University...
April 1, 2014
TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - More than 1.1 million Americans are caring for veterans injured or disabled since Sept. 11, 2001, a new study reveals. Those caregivers include spouses, parents and friends. Many provide care without a formal support network and are putting their own health at risk, according to the findings from the RAND Corp., a nonprofit research organization. "After more...
April 1, 2014
TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A 25-year study finds that monkeys who consume a very-low-calorie diet live much healthier, longer lives than monkeys who ate what they liked. The findings may be welcome news for those who believe that caloric restriction might also help humans live longer. But the researchers themselves stopped short of recommending such diets for people. "Caloric restriction...
April 1, 2014
TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The benefits of mammography screening are probably oversold, while the risks - especially "overdiagnosis" - are underappreciated, a new review concludes. The report, published in the April 2 issue of the -Journal of the American Medical Association-, adds to the controversy that's been building in recent years over the value of mammography screening. In this...
April 1, 2014
TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Taking the erectile dysfunction drug Cialis while receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer doesn't seem to help men's sexual function after treatment, a new study finds. About 40 percent of men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer suffer from erectile dysfunction afterward, according to the study. The researchers wanted to find out whether...
April 1, 2014
TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - In a surprising twist on how stress may affect migraine risk, new research suggests that patients who are able to lower their stress levels may end up inadvertently boosting their immediate risk for a migraine attack. The study, led by Dr. Richard Lipton, director of the Montefiore Headache Center and vice chair of neurology at the Albert Einstein College of...
April 1, 2014
TUESDAY, March 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Researchers report that they think they have figured out why some patients who take the multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri face a high risk of developing a rare, and sometimes fatal, brain infection. A common virus that can cause the brain disease progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) likes to infect and hide in certain blood cells that are mobilized...
March 31, 2014
SATURDAY, March 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People with celiac disease have a nearly twofold increased risk of heart disease compared to those without the chronic digestive disorder, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data gathered from nearly 22.4 million people, aged 18 and older, between 1999 and 2013, including more than 24,000 diagnosed with celiac disease. Those with celiac disease...
March 31, 2014
SATURDAY, March 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Setting the clocks ahead one hour in the spring may not only force you to wake up earlier - it may also increase your short-term risk of a heart attack, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed 2010-2013 data from hospitals in Michigan and found that they admitted an average of 32 heart attack patients on any given Monday. However, there was an average...
March 31, 2014
SATURDAY, March 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The hearts of astronauts become more spherical when they spend long stretches of time in space, and this change might lead to heart problems, a new study indicates. The findings advance understanding of how long-term space missions - such as traveling to Mars - could affect astronauts' hearts and what can be done to keep them healthy, the researchers said....
March 31, 2014
SATURDAY, March 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Anti-cholesterol drugs known as statins may help impotent men have stronger erections, a new evidence review suggests. But typical effects appear to be much smaller than those caused by Viagra-like drugs, and it may be barely noticeable to many men, an expert said. Still, the findings - which need to be confirmed in future studies - raise the prospect that...
March 31, 2014
SATURDAY, March 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Women who are heavy consumers of diet drinks might be more likely to experience heart attacks, dangerous blood clots and other cardiovascular problems than those who rarely or never consume artificially sweetened beverages, according to a large, new study. The findings come from a study of nearly 60,000 healthy postmenopausal women in the United States. Participants...
March 31, 2014
SATURDAY, March 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) - About 5.8 million American adults may no longer be prescribed drugs to treat high blood pressure under recently revised guidelines, according to a new study. In February, the Eighth Joint National Committee released controversial guidelines that relaxed blood pressure goals in adults 60 and older from 140/90 to 150/90. The guidelines also eased blood pressure...
March 31, 2014
SUNDAY, March 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Two studies find that an experimental cholesterol-lowering drug is effective when combined with statins and beats another add-on drug when it comes to helping hard-to-treat patients. The drug, evolocumab, is an injectable antibody that works differently than statins by increasing the ability of the liver to clear LDL ("bad") cholesterol from the blood. The...
March 31, 2014
SUNDAY, March 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Though more study needs to be done, new research suggests that a simple blood test could help predict the heart attack risk of patients experiencing chest pain. The Swedish study found that patients with chest pain who have undetectable levels of a certain chemical signal in their blood called "high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T," plus no sign of reduced blood...
March 31, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Dangerous blood clots can form when you are confined in a car or plane on a long trip. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes how you can help reduce your risk: - When sitting for long periods, stretch your legs frequently and walk around. Talk to your doctor about what you can do to reduce your risk of developing a blood clot, especially if a close family...
March 31, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Massaging your feet can help manage pain, minimize tension and improve circulation and muscle stimulation. The Harvard Medical School suggests how to perform a foot massage: - Relaxing in a comfortable seat, bend one leg so your ankle rests on the top of the opposite thigh. Using a bit of oil or lotion, gently rub your entire foot, from the toes to the arch to the heel. Knead the...
March 31, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Widespread Ebola Outbreak in Guinea Difficult to Fight: Aid Group - The Ebola epidemic in the West African nation of Guinea is scattered in several distant locations and is unprecedented in how widely it is spread, according to the international aid group Doctors Without Borders. "We are facing...
March 31, 2014
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