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THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - There's early evidence from a small study that people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease - who are fed a high-calorie, high-carb diet, may see the progression of their disease slowed. ALS is a degenerative disease that kills nerve cells, leading to weakness, paralysis and usually death from respiratory failure. As...
February 28, 2014
(HealthDay News) - If you're planning to become pregnant, use this time to prepare for the challenges ahead. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these recommendations: - Set goals and create a plan of action, and visit with your doctor about preconception healthcare. Take a daily folic acid supplement. Give up all recreational drugs, smoking and alcohol. Avoid exposure to toxic...
February 28, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Eczema is a rash that typically affects sensitive, dry skin and tends to be very itchy. The National Eczema Association says other common symptoms of eczema include skin that: - Appears red and inflamed. Has a recurring rash. Has scaly, rough or leathery-looking patches. Appears crusting or oozing. Swells or includes dark patches. Copyright © 2014 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
February 28, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Medicines commonly used to control asthma may increase the risk of a potentially serious sleep problem in some people, a small, early study suggests. "Inhaled corticosteroids may predispose to sleep apnea in some asthma patients," said study author Dr. Mihaela Teodorescu, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and...
February 28, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - California Senator Wants Closer Look at Paralysis Cases - A California senator has requested a government investigation into the cause of a mysterious paralysis that has struck 20 children in her state. In a letter to Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...
February 28, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - You see a Rottweiler standing next to a poodle and a Chihuahua. Which dog is most likely to bite you? - To answer that question, don't look at the dog, British researchers say. Instead, look at the owner standing beside it. A dog's breed is only one of many factors that influence its capacity for aggression, according to a new study published recently in the...
February 28, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - High prices for fresh fruits and vegetables increase the risk that children in low- and middle-income families will be overweight, according to a new study. That's because when the cost of fresh fruits and vegetables rise, families with less money may purchase them less often and buy cheaper foods that have more calories and are less healthy, lead author Taryn...
February 28, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Overweight or obese pregnant women who believe they are "eating for two" are more likely to gain too much weight, a new study shows. Researchers cautioned that gaining too much weight during pregnancy could lead to long-term weight problems, as well as premature delivery. They suggested that women be counseled on their weight gain limits before or shortly after...
February 28, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Black Americans respond better to the rubella vaccine, which prevents German measles, than whites or Hispanics, according to a new study. Researchers said their findings could lead to more effective vaccines that target specific groups or individuals. "We don't know why these groups reacted so differently to the vaccine - that's a subject for further studies...
February 28, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - One in five U.S. health care facilities does not make alcohol-based hand sanitizer available everywhere it's needed, new research shows. And even though proper hand hygiene is essential to prevent health care-associated infections, staff may not always receive related training, the study suggests. In all, 77.5 percent of the facilities in 42 states and Puerto...
February 28, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Police have low on-the-job levels of physical activity and burn only as much energy as someone washing dishes, according to a new study. "We find that police work is primarily sedentary," Sandra Ramey, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Iowa, said in a university news release. "The public view, how the media portray it on shows...
February 28, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Although corticosteroid pills are not recommended for the management of psoriasis, new research reveals these drugs are commonly prescribed by dermatologists treating this chronic skin condition. Corticosteroids, including prednisone, dexamethasone and methylprednisolone, were the second most commonly prescribed systemic medications (not preparations applied...
February 28, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The cost of treatment for children born with heart defects varies widely across the United States, according to new research. And higher costs may not mean better care. The study found that surgical procedures to repair these defects in one hospital could be up to nine times more costly in another U.S. hospital. The authors say that treatment practices for these...
February 28, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Many young kids will have an occasional bad dream, but frequent nightmares or episodes of night terrors over a long period of time could be an early warning sign of mental illness, according to a new study. British researchers found children who experience persistent nightmares may be at greater risk for psychotic experiences, such as hallucinations, interrupted...
February 28, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - There may be a link between poor sleep quality and reduced gray matter in the brains of Gulf War veterans, a new study suggests. Using MRI scans and a sleep quality assessment, researchers found that sleep disturbances among 144 Gulf War vets were associated with less gray matter in the frontal lobe - the part of the brain involved in working memory and higher-level...
February 28, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The brains of insomniacs buzz with more activity during the day, preliminary new research suggests, offering possible insight into why people with sleep problems complain that their minds won't shut down at night. The findings, based on a small study of 28 people aged 50 and older, aren't definitive and won't immediately lead to help for insomniacs. But the...
February 28, 2014
(HealthDay News) - When food and drinks interact with medication, the medication may not work sufficiently or the drug can become too powerful as the body has trouble handling it properly. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics mentions these common examples of food and drug interaction: - Grapefruit juice interacts with several drugs and may affect the way the body metabolizes medication. Drugs that...
February 27, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Bronchitis is a respiratory disease characterized by inflamed mucus membranes in the lungs. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute says common warning signs of bronchitis include: - Persistent cough lasting 10 days to 20 days. Coughing up mucus, which may be clear, yellow or green. The latter two indicate a bacterial infection. Wheezing when breathing, tightness in the chest...
February 27, 2014
THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Breathing in someone else's tobacco fumes might raise a woman's odds for miscarriage, stillbirth or other complications, a new study suggests. The study found that the risk to pregnancy rises the longer women are exposed to secondhand smoke. Researchers led by Andrew Hyland of the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y., tracked data on more than 80,000...
February 27, 2014
THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - If you're a heart patient, you might be wise to wait to have any infected teeth pulled if you're about to have cardiac surgery, a new study suggests. In a small, retrospective study, Mayo Clinic researchers found that 8 percent of heart patients who did not wait to have teeth pulled suffered major adverse health outcomes, such as a heart attack, stroke, kidney...
February 27, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Major Chain of Child Care Centers Adopts First Lady's Guidelines - The second biggest chain of for-profit child care centers says it will follow Michelle Obama's healthy eating and activity guidelines for children. According to the -Associated Press-, Novi, Mich.-based The Learning Care Group says...
February 27, 2014
THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Teens and young adults who don't have health insurance are much more likely to be diagnosed with advanced forms of cancer than other young people who do have medical coverage, according to new research. Late-stage cancer is more expensive and more difficult to treat, the study authors pointed out. The research, conducted by the American Cancer Society, indicated...
February 27, 2014
THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A potent weapon against a dangerous class of bacteria may be as close as the kitchen cupboard, new research suggests. Scientists say common vinegar may be an inexpensive, non-toxic and effective way to kill increasingly drug-resistant mycobacteria - including the germ that causes tuberculosis. Although researchers often use chlorine bleach to clean tuberculosis...
February 27, 2014
THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration formally proposed Thursday updating the "nutrition facts" labels on food products to better reflect Americans' current eating habits and health concerns. Among the highlights: the new labels would replace out-of-date serving sizes, highlight calorie content and draw attention to "added sugars." - First Lady Michelle Obama...
February 27, 2014
THURSDAY, Feb. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Half of teens who were infected with HIV at birth may face a higher risk of heart attack and stroke when they're older, new research suggests. "These results indicate that individuals who have had HIV since birth should be monitored carefully by their health care providers for signs of cardiovascular disease," said study co-author Dr. George Siberry of the...
February 27, 2014
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