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SATURDAY, Feb. 15, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Heart disease is the biggest killer of American women and men. But, it's also a preventable disease in many cases. With February designated American Heart Month, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of Women's Heart Health at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, offers 10 tips for reducing your risk of cardiovascular trouble: - Know your numbers:- Tests will give...
February 15, 2014
SATURDAY, Feb. 15, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Humans aren't the only ones who have rhythm and can keep a beat, according to new research on a musically inclined sea lion named Ronan. In studying Ronan at the Long Marine Laboratory at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), scientists found that the mammal was able to bob her head in time with different types of music and other rhythmic sounds....
February 15, 2014
THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Many stroke survivors start driving again without any testing to ensure they can still drive safely, a new survey indicates. Researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina found that more than half of the 162 stroke survivors in their study returned to driving following their stroke, with 59 percent of those returning within one month. Less than...
February 14, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Motor vehicle crashes are deadly and all-too-common, but making sure passengers - notably children - are properly buckled up can help save lives. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests these tips: - Make sure you know how and when to use car seats and/or seat belts for children. Always use seat belts, even when traveling very short distances. Set a good example...
February 14, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Many teens want their skin to cast a bronze hue, but tanning can cause significant skin damage and serious health problems. The American Academy of Family Physicians says teens can protect themselves by: - Using sunscreen. Wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. Avoiding direct sunlight when taking an antibiotic or birth control pills. Avoiding tanning pills or tanning accelerators....
February 14, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - San Francisco Commuters Warned About Possible Measles Exposure - Thousands of San Francisco-area train commuters are being alerted they may have been exposed to measles by an infected passenger. Health officials said a University of California, Berkeley student who was infected on a trip to Asia...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - If Valentine's Day has you sizing up your chances of finding true love, consider this new finding: Women might prefer wider-faced men for short-term romances, but not for long-term relationships. Researchers reached this conclusion after studying more than 150 men and women, aged 18 to 32, who took part in speed-dating events. Each one-on-one encounter lasted...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Older women who had their ovaries removed before menopause are at increased risk for bone loss and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. Researchers looked at 222 healthy postmenopausal women in the Los Angeles area. Among women who were more than 10 years past menopause, the rate of bone mineral density loss was twice as high in those who'd had...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Every Valentine's Day, heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolates fly off the shelves as couples express their love for each other, but a new study suggests that a supportive spouse may be the real key to a happy and healthy heart. A new investigation that combined CT scans with survey results revealed that people who feel their partner is always helpful in times...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - More than 14 percent of American women take powerful narcotic pain medications during pregnancy, according to a large new study. Since these drugs, which may cause addiction, are so often prescribed to pregnant women, the study authors called for more research to determine how safe they are for unborn babies. The study was published online Feb. 12 in the journal...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - If your loved one has diabetes, go easy on the Valentine's Day candy, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists advises. For the 25.8 million adults in the United States with diabetes, Valentine's Day sweets could cause an unhealthy spike in blood sugar levels, according to the association. Rather than loading up on sweets, the group's physicians...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - If you want to avoid the very worst of the flu, get a flu shot. That simple message is hammered home in a new study from Duke University Medical Center that found virtually all of the people with influenza who ended up in intensive care earlier this flu season had chosen not to get the annual flu vaccine. "Over and above the reduction in the number of flu cases...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Giving magnesium to stroke patients while they're being taken to the hospital does not reduce the severity of their disabilities three months later, a new study finds. Paramedics gave magnesium intravenously to 1,700 stroke patients in California to try to protect their brain cells from the effects of oxygen deprivation. The average time for starting magnesium...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Want to boost your emotional connection with your romantic partner this Valentine's Day? Try having a deeply personal conversation with another couple. That's the conclusion of a new study that aims to figure out why friendships between couples seem so beneficial to their well-being. The research, based on observations of couples who didn't know each other,...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Food prices are linked to blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. To reach this conclusion, researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) merged information from two giant studies. From the first study, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), they gathered blood sugar measures of about 2,400...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Teen girls are less likely to go to indoor tanning salons if they live in states that restrict their use of tanning beds, a new study reveals. Research has shown an association between the use of tanning beds and a raised risk of skin cancer later in life. The study authors analyzed government data on U.S. high school students from 2009 and 2011, and found that...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A Massachusetts law requiring that only fire-safe cigarettes be sold in the state reduced the number of residential fires there, a new study shows. Researchers examined data on accidental residential fires that occurred in the state between 2004 and 2010, including 1,629 fires that were caused by cigarettes. They found that those caused by cigarettes fell 28...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Survival rates for white and Asian patients with advanced colon cancer have improved significantly, but the benefits haven't extended to blacks and Hispanics, according to an American Cancer Society study. The researchers also found that survival rates for white patients aged 65 and older did not increase as much as for those aged 20 to 64. The findings suggest...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Sleep apnea is common in people with multiple sclerosis and may contribute to their fatigue, a new study shows. Fatigue is one of the most frequent and debilitating symptoms experienced by MS patients. The study included 195 people with MS who completed a sleep questionnaire and were assessed for daytime sleepiness, insomnia, fatigue severity and sleep apnea....
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Atrial fibrillation is a common and potentially deadly form of irregular heartbeat that's often tough to detect. Now researchers say that an implantable heart monitor may help spot the disorder in patients who've suffered a unexplained stroke. Atrial fibrillation "causes blood clots to form in the heart that ultimately travel to the brain and lead to a stroke,"...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - In a small study, French researchers have found that people deficient in vitamin C might be at greater risk for bleeding in the brain, also called hemorrhagic stroke. Hemorrhagic strokes make up only 15 percent of all strokes, but they usually are deadlier than ischemic strokes, which occur when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked. "This study suggests that...
February 14, 2014
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Pro football players are about one-third less likely to suffer concussions when playing at higher altitudes, a new study suggests. The researchers also found that new helmet designs and rule changes have not done much to reduce concussions in the NFL. They analyzed data gathered during the NFL regular seasons in 2012 and 2013, and found that players' risk of...
February 14, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Nearly 3.3 million Americans have signed up for health insurance through the state and federal marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act, the Obama administration announced Wednesday. About 25 percent of those who have selected a health plan are young adults, aged 18 to 34. That demographic has been considered crucial to the success of the health reform...
February 13, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Before you head out into the cold to exercise, make sure you're wearing enough layers. The American Council on Exercise offers these suggestions: - Wear a hat to help your body retain heat. Wear clothing that helps trap air but pulls moisture away from the body. Avoid materials made of tightly woven fabrics or heavy cotton. Keep your hands and feet warm with gloves and socks. Copyright...
February 13, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Exercise can help strengthen your muscles, including your heart. But if you've got heart failure, you should discuss exercise with your doctor before you start working out. The Cleveland Clinic suggests topics that you should discuss with your doctor: - How much daily exercise is recommended? - What types of exercise are recommended? - Which exercises are off-limits? - How does my...
February 13, 2014
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