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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Although it's a common belief that a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes often follows a large weight gain, a new study challenges that notion. Researchers found that the majority of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes didn't get the disease until they'd been overweight or obese for a number of years. What's more, participants who maintained stable levels of overweight...
February 12, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Veteran TV journalist Tom Brokaw's revelation that he is battling a type of cancer that attacks white blood cells in bone marrow has triggered an outpouring of sympathy and concern. But cancer specialists say survival rates for the disease - multiple myeloma - have been rising in recent years as new drugs make inroads against the malignancy. "There are actually...
February 12, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - While skiers, snowboarders and skaters held viewers' attention during this week's Winter Olympics, it was tough not to notice TV broadcaster Bob Costas's glaring eye infection as well. The persistent infection, known as conjunctivitis, that forced Costas to break away from his post Tuesday is caused by the same virus as the common cold, experts say. But instead...
February 12, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Black Americans are much more likely than Hispanics or whites to die from a stroke shortly after having an infection, a new study finds. "Infection before stroke appears to be most lethal for black Americans," study author Dr. Deborah Levine, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, said in a university news release....
February 12, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Imbruvica (ibrutinib) has been expanded to include people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have tried at least one other anti-cancer therapy. CLL progresses slowly, gradually leading to an increase in white blood cells called B lymphocytes. Last year, some 15,680 Americans were diagnosed with CLL and...
February 12, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Middle-aged adults who are unfortunate enough to have both parents suffer from Alzheimer's disease may face yet another worry: an increased risk of early, Alzheimer's-related brain changes. In a new study, researchers found that of more than 50 healthy adults, those with two parents affected by Alzheimer's were more likely to show certain abnormalities in...
February 12, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Efforts to help millions of Americans battling high blood pressure may be succeeding, but much more work needs to be done, U.S. health officials report. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about two-thirds (64 percent) of people with high blood pressure had the problem "under control" during 2012, the latest year for which figures...
February 12, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Stroke patients who have damage to their brain stem are more likely to have sleep apnea than those with damage in other parts of their brain, Michigan researchers report. Their study included 355 people in Texas, average age 65, who suffered an ischemic stroke, which is caused by blocked blood flow in the brain. Fifty-five percent of the patients were men,...
February 12, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Selective breeding of toy dogs is now resulting in a common condition that can cause skull and brain changes with painful and debilitating effects, a new British study finds. The condition, called Chiari malformation, is caused by breeding that is meant to make such dog breeds as Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Griffon Bruxellois and their crosses...
February 12, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Testing a key lymph node in patients with the most dangerous form of skin cancer is the best approach to determine if the cancer has spread, new late-stage clinical research indicates. The test could significantly improve survival among those whose affected lymph nodes are then removed, the researchers said. Culminating nearly two decades of international...
February 12, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) - For relieving symptoms of restless legs syndrome and slowing its progression, the drug pregabalin (Lyrica) outperformed the current standard medication in a head-to-head comparison, a new study found. Pramipexole (Mirapex), which is commonly used to treat this neurological disease, makes many people worse, said lead researcher Richard Allen, an associate...
February 12, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Before hiring a babysitter, make sure you're choosing someone who is trustworthy and educated in caring for children. The University of Michigan Health System offers these suggestions: - If possible, have a family member or trusted friend watch your child. Or hire someone who's recommended by a close friend or relative. Do not let someone under the age of 12 watch your child. Let...
February 11, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Raw eggs can harbor germs that can make you sick, so it's important to make sure any egg dishes are thoroughly cooked. The U.S. Food Safety Inspection Service offers these egg-cooking tips: - Make sure all egg mixtures and dishes, including quiches and casseroles, are cooked to at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not make frosting or desserts from recipes that involve uncooked eggs...
February 11, 2014
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Treating depression in its early stages might help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests. Researchers assessed 235 older people diagnosed with depression. The patients were randomly assigned to receive either antidepressants and psychotherapy or standard care determined by their doctor. Patients who had no evidence of heart disease...
February 11, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - More Studies Needed on Female Libido Drug: FDA - A daily pill being developed to increase women's sexual desire will have to undergo more studies before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reconsiders approving the drug. The FDA wants more data on how the drug flibanserin affects driving ability...
February 11, 2014
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Adults at high risk for hepatitis B should be screened for the viral infection, according to a draft recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Although most people born in the United States are vaccinated against hepatitis B, there are still nearly 1 million infected people in the United States. Of those with chronic hepatitis B infection,...
February 11, 2014
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Children should begin using toothpaste with fluoride as soon as they get their first tooth, according to updated American Dental Association (ADA) guidelines. To help prevent cavities, parents should use a smear (an amount about the size of a grain of rice) of fluoride toothpaste for children younger than 3 years old and a pea-sized dab for those aged 3 to...
February 11, 2014
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Most Americans have a hard time separating fact from fiction when it comes to heart health, new research finds. Although heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, a Cleveland Clinic survey revealed that many Americans aren't worried about their heart health and are not taking any steps to guard against future heart...
February 11, 2014
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Experimental glasses that seem to improve a doctor's ability to see cancer cells during surgery may help reduce cancer patients' need for follow-up operations, according to a new study. The researchers said that cancer cells can be extremely hard to see, even under high-powered magnification. When viewed through this new high-tech eyewear, cancer cells glow...
February 11, 2014
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new study confirms there is an unspoken rule among women: Don't settle for a short man. The researchers first analyzed data from online dating ads posted by about 450 men and 470 women across the United States. The men had an average age of 36 and an average height of 5 feet, 8 inches, while the women had an average age of 35 and an average height of 5 feet,...
February 11, 2014
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The Obama administration's latest decision to delay part of the Affordable Care Act affecting U.S. businesses is dividing politicians and some business leaders and raising new questions about the timing of the health law's implementation. The new rule, announced late Monday, gives mid-sized employers an extra year to comply with the health-reform law's "employer...
February 11, 2014
TUESDAY, Feb. 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The science isn't convincing enough to say that naproxen - the key pain reliever in Aleve - is safer for the heart than other popular anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin), U.S. health advisers ruled Tuesday. The decision was highly anticipated, since a vote in favor of naproxen's superiority might have led to a product labeling change,...
February 11, 2014
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will investigate possible links between the diabetes drug saxagliptin and a heightened risk for heart failure among users. In a statement, the agency said that the probe was spurred by "a study published [last September] in the -New England Journal of Medicine-, which reported an increased rate...
February 11, 2014
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People who donate a kidney have an extremely low risk of developing kidney failure in their remaining organ, according to a new study. The risk among living kidney donors is even lower than for people with two kidneys, the Johns Hopkins researchers said. They added that the findings should reassure people who are considering donating a kidney. The investigators...
February 11, 2014
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Based on tests of newborns and young children, a new study suggests that premature babies could face a higher risk of diabetes much later in life. The findings don't confirm a connection between premature birth and diabetes, although other studies have hinted at a possible connection and increased risk. But they do show that babies and young children have higher...
February 11, 2014
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