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TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Different strains of the same plague bacterium probably caused two of the most devastating disease outbreaks in human history, according to a new study. The Justinian plague killed between 30 million and 50 million people - about half the world's population - in the sixth century as it raged across Europe, Asia, North Africa and the Middle East, according to...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A simple breath test might reveal if a person has early-stage lung cancer, according to a new study. Researchers tested the exhaled breath of people with suspicious lung lesions that were detected on CT scans. The breath was tested for levels of four cancer-specific substances, called "carbonyls." - The breath samples were analyzed using a special device developed...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Spinal cord injury rates in the United States are rising, and the leading cause now appears to be falls suffered by seniors rather than traffic crashes, according to a new study. The findings suggest that programs to prevent falls in elderly people could significantly reduce the number of spinal injuries in the nation, the researchers said. They analyzed data...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Ragweed sufferers, take heart: A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee ruled Tuesday that a novel drug to combat this annual scourge is safe and effective. If approved by the FDA, the drug - Ragwitek, which comes in a pill form - could offer a respite for the millions of Americans who suffer from ragweed allergy. The brainchild of Merck & Co.,...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Scientists might be able to offer "hair-challenged" males a new glimmer of hope when it comes to reversing baldness. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania say they've gotten closer to being able to use stem cells to treat thinning hair - at least in mice. The researchers said that although using stem cells to regenerate missing or dying hair follicles...
January 28, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Shortage of Saline IV Bags a Problem for U.S. Hospitals - There's a shortage of saline IV bags across the United States, according to federal health officials and hospital pharmacists. The bags are widely used in hospitals. The problem is the result of higher demand for IV fluids in the last month...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Gut bacteria in premature infants don't come from their mothers, but from microbes in the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU), a new study finds. Babies typically get their gut bacteria from their mothers during childbirth. Premature infants, however, receive antibiotics during their first week of life to prevent infections, and these antibiotics eliminate...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A 3-D model of the brain of a man who lived for 55 years with almost total amnesia is revealing new clues about what caused his memory loss, and could lead to a better understanding of memory, researchers report. Henry Molaison (often referred to as H.M.) lost his ability to store new memories after undergoing brain surgery for epilepsy in 1953. The surgery...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - As the Northeast and mid-Atlantic joined the Midwest in dealing with yet another deep freeze on Tuesday, doctors are offering advice on dealing with frigid temperatures. "It's best to limit your outdoor activity as much as possible, since prolonged exposure can lead to frostbite and hypothermia," Dr. John Marshall, chair of emergency medicine at Maimonides...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - More than half of babies and children who receive heart transplants are surviving many years, say the authors of a new study. Pediatric heart transplant patients are living 15 years and longer with good heart function, the scientists said. They are scheduled to present their findings Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, held in...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The number of registered nurses in the United States who smoke fell by more than a third between 2003 and 2011, a new study shows. Researchers examined data collected from health professionals across the country and found no significant decline in smoking among registered nurses between 2003 and 2007, according to the findings, which were published recently...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Older adults with impaired hearing may have a faster rate of brain shrinkage as they age, a new study suggests. A number of studies have found that older people with hearing loss tend to have a quicker decline in their memory and thinking skills, compared to those with normal hearing. "We've known that common, age-related hearing loss is associated with cognitive...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News) - People with spinal cord injuries should be assessed for sleep apnea, researchers suggest. In a study that looked at 26 people with cervical (neck) and thoracic (upper mid-back) spinal cord injuries, investigators found that 77 percent of them had breathing problems during sleep and 92 percent had poor sleep quality. The nature of the breathing problems experienced...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new analysis of existing research suggests that premature babies face a higher risk of developing asthma and wheezing disorders when they're older. Researchers from Harvard Medical School, the Maastricht University Medical Center in the Netherlands and the University of Edinburgh in Scotland examined 30 studies that included about 1.5 million children. They...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new hormone therapy drug for men with prostate cancer may increase survival a bit and delay progression of the disease in men who have advanced prostate cancer that has been resistant to standard hormonal therapies, a new study suggests. The study found that the drug enzalutamide increased survival by 29 percent and delayed disease progression by 81 percent...
January 28, 2014
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Clipping coupons to trim your food budget might be bad for your waistline and your health, a new study suggests. The study found that coupons offered by grocery stores often chop the costs of calorie-laden foods such as crackers, chips, desserts and sugary drinks. Relatively few markets discount lean meats, low-fat dairy products or fresh fruits and vegetables,...
January 28, 2014
(HealthDay News) - If you've got your eye on becoming a babysitter, make sure you know how to keep your charges safe. The University of Michigan Health System offers this advice: - Take classes in babysitting, first aid and CPR. Understand the basics of sleep safety for babies, such as the need to have them sleep on the back. Bring a list of questions and information you will need from the parents....
January 27, 2014
(HealthDay News) - If your child is old enough to stay home alone, make sure the child is equipped with the knowledge to deal with an emergency. Nationwide Children's Hospital suggests teaching your child these safety precautions: - Make sure your child knows what to say when answering the phone, and to never say that his or her parents aren't home. Explain to your child not to open the door if someone...
January 27, 2014
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Preschoolers with lots of brothers and sisters seem to develop language skills a bit slower than other kids - possibly because they get less attention from mom and dad. But a new study suggests that a "sensitive" older sibling might make up for it. A number of studies have found that parents with a brood of kids have less time to dedicate to any one child's...
January 27, 2014
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Gunshot wounds send about 20 children to the hospital every single day in the United States, a new study says. A review of hospital records found that firearms caused 7,391 hospitalizations among children younger than 20 during 2009, the most recent year for which records are available, said Dr. John Leventhal, lead study author. Of those shooting victims, 453...
January 27, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Concussion Wouldn't Stop Most NFL Players From Playing in Super Bowl: Survey - Most NFL players say they would play in the Super Bowl even if they had a concussion, a new survey finds. The NFL Nation anonymous poll of 320 players revealed that 85 percent said they would play in the big game with...
January 27, 2014
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Doctors have a vital role in increasing the number of girls and young women who get a vaccine that helps protect them against cervical cancer, according to a new study. Despite calls by experts for universal human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for girls aged 11 and 12, recent U.S. data show that only 14.5 percent of girls in that age group have received at...
January 27, 2014
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Marriage might be good for men's bone health, but only if they get hitched when they're in their mid-20s or older, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 300 men and about 340 women across the United States, and found that men who married for the first time when they were 25 or older had stronger bones than those who married at a younger...
January 27, 2014
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The cold season is in full swing, with everyone swearing by their own methods for avoiding infection or treating themselves should they get sick. Now, a new review finds that some methods seem to work better than others, namely hand washing and zinc supplements for prevention of a cold, and decongestants and pain relievers for treatment. For preventing colds,...
January 27, 2014
MONDAY, Jan. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Jefri Franks says one of the things that helped her 12-year-old daughter Heather cope with the challenges of having cancer was music therapy - in particular, making a music video. "I was relieved during the time she was doing the video because she had something she had to do and enjoy," Franks said. "She was busy in a good way. I think she got to tell her story...
January 27, 2014
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