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MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Thyroid cancer that develops after treatment for another type of cancer is more deadly than primary thyroid cancer, according to a new study. The findings highlight the importance of screening young cancer survivors to detect early signs of secondary thyroid cancer, the researchers said. They examined data from amore than 41,000 cases of thyroid cancer in teens...
February 24, 2014
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Doctors should test middle school-age children for high cholesterol and start screening for depression at age 11, according to updated guidelines from a leading group of U.S. pediatricians. Doctors should also test older teens for HIV, the AIDS-causing virus, the revised preventive-care recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics say. The new screening...
February 24, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - CDC Investigating Another Illness Outbreak on Cruise Ship - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Sunday that it was looking into a possible norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship that had just docked in Florida after a Caribbean cruise. The ship, Holland America's MS Veendam, docked...
February 24, 2014
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - About one in 10 heart surgery patients has persistent pain for up to two years after the operation, a new study reveals. The study included more than 1,200 patients aged 18 and older who had heart procedures - such as bypass or valve replacement - at four cardiac surgery centers in Canada. Postoperative pain was felt by 40 percent of patients after three months,...
February 24, 2014
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Doctors wait longer to prescribe blood pressure drugs to young adults than to older patients, a new study finds. This is true even among young adults who've had high blood pressure for an average of 20 months, according to the researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. They analyzed data from more than 10,000 people aged...
February 24, 2014
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People with an irregular heartbeat should take blood thinners to reduce their risk of stroke, an updated American Academy of Neurology (AAN) guideline recommends. Taking these drugs is especially important for people with irregular heartbeat who have already had a stroke or mini-stroke, experts say. Irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) is a major risk factor...
February 24, 2014
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Common compounds in the "Western" diet seem to promote Alzheimer's-linked brain deposits and memory problems in mice, researchers say. Scientists found that when they added the compounds - called advanced glycation end products (AGEs) - to the lifelong diets of laboratory mice, the animals developed greater amounts of beta-amyloid in the brain. Beta-amyloid...
February 24, 2014
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Seniors who take drugs to lower their blood pressure may be more likely to fall and end up with a broken hip or head injury, Yale University researchers report. Side effects of blood pressure medications include dizziness and problems with balance, the study authors noted. Older adults taking these drugs were 30 percent to 40 percent more likely to suffer a...
February 24, 2014
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Women who carry a BRCA1 gene mutation and have their ovaries removed by age 35 appear to dramatically reduce their odds of developing ovarian cancer and dying, a new international study finds. Having this procedure, called oophorectomy, may reduce the odds of dying by age 70 by about 77 percent, researchers say. Women who have BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations are...
February 24, 2014
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Expectant mothers suffering from fever or headache may face a new dilemma when they open the medicine cabinet. Pregnant women who take acetaminophen - best known under the brand name Tylenol - might be more likely to have a child with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new long-term study suggests. Acetaminophen is the most commonly used over-the-counter...
February 24, 2014
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Adopting a vegetarian diet may help people shave points off their blood pressure, a large study from Japan suggests. The research, a review of 39 studies that included almost 22,000 people, found vegetarians had blood pressure that was significantly lower than those who ate meat. On average, reductions seen across the studies were 5 to 7 millimeters of mercury...
February 24, 2014
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - It's often said that the loss of a spouse or partner leaves "a broken heart." That notion might have some scientific validity, with new evidence suggesting the risk for a heart attack or stroke goes up during the first few weeks of bereavement. "Our study shows the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke doubles in the crucial 30-day period after a partner's...
February 24, 2014
SUNDAY, Feb. 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Preteens who changed schools frequently when they were children are at increased risk of developing psychotic symptoms, a new study suggests. Having such symptoms at a young age is associated with a greater likelihood of mental health problems and suicide in adulthood, according to the researchers at Warwick Medical School in Coventry, England. They analyzed...
February 23, 2014
SATURDAY, Feb. 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep and being physically fit are important for students' success in school, a new study suggests. When students' home and school environments support their physical health and well-being, they perform better academically, the researchers found, so programs in and out of the classroom to promote healthy behavior may be...
February 22, 2014
SATURDAY, Feb. 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - "Life begins at 40" and "the best is still to come" may be encouraging but untrue: A small new study suggests that people make the most important memories of their lives by the time they're 25. Researchers asked 34 people, aged 59 to 92, to recount their life stories and found that they tended to focus on life transitions such as marriage and having children...
February 22, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Too much sugar in your diet can lead to a host of health problems, from rotting your teeth to bulging your waistline. The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests how to cut down on sugar: - Avoid baked goodies, candy and other sweets. Stick to heart-healthy meals and snacks, focusing on whole grains, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables. Drink water instead of sugary beverages....
February 21, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Experts say there are popular misconceptions about sleep, some of which could prove harmful. The National Sleep Foundation cites these examples: - Snoring is not to be ignored, as it may signal a condition called sleep apnea. You cannot safely skip sleep and make up for it later. You need a consistent amount of sleep each night. When driving, cranking up the air conditioning, opening...
February 21, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The tools of war have changed. With the increased use of powerful explosive devices, men and women patrolling on foot in bomb-laced areas of combat are increasingly suffering traumatic injuries to the groin and genitals, experts say. Those injuries can pose complex long-term sexual and psychological challenges. It is hard to even imagine having your genitals...
February 21, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People who often remember their dreams have high levels of activity in certain areas of the brain, a new study says. Researchers led by Perrine Ruby, of the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center in France, conducted brain scans on 41 people while they were awake and while they slept. Of the participants, 21 remembered dreams an average of about five mornings per...
February 21, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Targeted radiation therapy benefits people with advanced tonsil cancer, a new study suggests. Such a treatment would effectively fight the disease while limiting the body's exposure to harmful side effects. Researchers looked at outcomes for 46 patients with advanced tonsil cancer who were treated at Washington University in St. Louis between 1997 and 2012....
February 21, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - More Than 1 in 4 U.S. Employees Work When Sick: Survey - More than one-quarter of Americans go to work when they're sick, a new survey says. It found that nearly 20 percent of Americans always go to work when they're sick and 17 percent stay home only if a doctor tells them to. Men are more likely...
February 21, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Fitter, slimmer men are more likely to have fewer potentially dangerous germs in their nasal passages compared to heavier guys, a new study contends. The finding gives credence to the theory that one reason women are attracted to fitter males is that these men keep bacteria at bay and are more resistant to disease, the Polish researchers said. The number and...
February 21, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Potentially life-saving devices called automated external defibrillators are common in public places across the United States and can help rescue people suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, government health officials say. Sudden cardiac arrest - a leading cause of death in the nation - results from a malfunction in the heart's electrical system. Automated external...
February 21, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Heading a soccer ball - a common move on the playing field - can have serious, long-term effects on the brain, warns a Canadian researcher. Concussions account for as many as 8.6 percent of injuries in soccer, according to a study by Dr. Tom Schweizer, director of the neuroscience research program at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Some of these concussions...
February 21, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Even a little walking each week appears to lower the risk of hip fractures in men over 50, a new long-term study suggests. Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital mined data from a large study, collecting information on the activity and sitting habits of almost 36,000 men over 24 years. Their study relied on answers on questionnaires that the men filled...
February 21, 2014
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