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SUNDAY, Jan. 19, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Walking is a great way to get exercise, but it's important to follow certain safety rules to protect yourself from cars and other hazards, experts say. On average, more than 460 pedestrians are treated in U.S. emergency departments every 24 hours for traffic-related injuries, and one pedestrian dies every two hours, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
January 19, 2014
SATURDAY, Jan. 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Parents are more likely to confuse their children's names when they sound alike, a new study reveals. Researchers conducted surveys with 334 people who had one or more siblings. They were asked about similarities in appearance and personality with their siblings, and how often their parents confused their names. People whose names shared initial (Jamie/Jason)...
January 18, 2014
SATURDAY, Jan. 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) - If you can't get relief from your asthma, the way you communicate with your allergist might be part of the problem, according to two new studies. The researchers said asthma patients need to ask questions and have open communication with their allergists for their treatment to be effective. One study found that only 8 percent to 13 percent of asthma patients...
January 18, 2014
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Truck drivers, cleaning-service employees and mechanics are among the most obese groups of workers, new research contends. Not far behind are health-service workers and administrative and clerical personnel, the study out of Washington state found. The multiyear survey didn't draw a direct causal connection between types of jobs and excess weight. And the...
January 17, 2014
(HealthDay News) - The condition of finger nails and toe nails can indicate overall health, so it's important to keep your nails neat and clean. The American Academy of Dermatology offers these healthy-nail suggestions: - Keep nails clean, dry and trimmed straight across. File finger nails with an emery board to avoid snags. Never bite your nails, and leave cuticles intact. Don't use nails as a tool...
January 17, 2014
(HealthDay News) - The term "trench foot" describes a foot injury caused by extended exposure to cold temperatures and wetness. The. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests how to prevent the condition: - Promptly take off wet socks and shoes. Dry off feet when they're wet. Minimize walking if your feet have been exposed to cold and wetness. Look for warning signs of trench foot, which...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) - Like "Turn out the lights" and "Don't slam the door," being told to "Wash your hands" is one of those universal instructions children hear every day. But it's more than that. Hand washing has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to stay healthy. Why the fuss? Because after you've touched something contaminated with viruses or bacteria, your hands give germs...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) - When Dr. Will Sawyer, an infection prevention specialist, dropped off his young children at day care in the late 1980s, he saw something most parents rarely notice: germs, and lots of them. To Sawyer, happy kids playing with other children and toys meant the potential spread of infectious diseases, like the flu and common cold. He knew then that he had to come up...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Statins may help prevent delirium in critically ill patients who were taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs before they were admitted to hospital, a new study suggests. This beneficial effect may be due to the anti-inflammatory effects of statins, said lead author Valerie Page, of the Watford General Hospital in Watford, England, and colleagues. The researchers...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - As a pediatrician at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Sarah Denny has seen her share of the life-threatening reactions that can happen with food allergies. That didn't make it any less scary when her son Liam, then 18 months old, drank soy milk and was soon covered in hives and having trouble breathing. Moments later, he was unconscious....
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People suffering from the chronic pain of fibromyalgia might benefit from taking vitamin D supplements if they suffer from low levels of the vitamin, a new study from Austria suggests. There's no cure for fibromyalgia, which can lead to pain, fatigue and several other symptoms, the researchers said. The exact cause of the illness remains unclear. In the study,...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Some prison systems are enrolling prisoners in Medicaid to lower costs and help inmates have health care when they're released, a new study finds. The findings come as some states expand the number of low-income people who are eligible for medical coverage through Medicaid. "We know that an increasing number of prison systems - although far from all - are helping...
January 17, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - 'Smart' Contact Lenses Would Measure Sugar Levels in Diabetics - Google is working on smart contact lenses that would measure sugar (glucose) levels in the tears of people with diabetes. If successful, the contacts would offer diabetics a painless and more convenient alternative to having to prick...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Older women who spend too much time sitting are more likely to die at an earlier age than highly active women, a large, long-term study says. Researchers analyzed data from 93,000 postmenopausal American women. They found that women who spent more than 11 hours a day sitting or otherwise being inactive had a 12 percent higher risk of premature death from all...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of having a baby with a cleft lip and cleft palate, the U.S. Surgeon General confirms in a new report. Each year in the United States, more than 7,000 babies are born with cleft lip or cleft palate and smoking increases the risk by 30 percent to 50 percent, according to the new report. It was released Friday to mark...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - American adults are eating healthier diets, making better use of nutrition information on food labels, consuming more fiber and less cholesterol, and getting fewer calories from total fat and saturated fat, a federal government report says. "We have made significant progress, but our work is not done," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a U.S. Department...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Rates of hepatitis C infection vary widely among different Hispanic groups in the United States, and Puerto Rican Hispanics are much more likely to be infected than other groups, a new study shows. Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. It's transmitted from person to person through blood, often from sharing needles to inject...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The list of health woes linked to smoking is like a scroll that keeps unfurling. At a White House press conference Friday morning, half a century after the release of the historic 1964 Surgeon General's report, dozens of the nation's health leaders gathered for the official release of the newest report on smoking. The message: the health risks from smoking are...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Researchers say they've discovered how the club drug Ecstasy acts on the brain, and their findings suggest the drug might be useful in treating anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study included 25 volunteers who underwent two functional MRI brain scans - one after taking Ecstasy (MDMA) and one after taking a placebo. Both times, the participants...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on Friday a first-of-its-kind blood test that can scan a child's genetic code and spot possible genetic explanations for developmental delays or intellectual disabilities. The test can identify variations in chromosomes that are linked to such disorders as Down syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome and other developmental...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Fast-food consumption is often blamed for the epidemic of overweight and obesity among U.S. children. But a new study finds that poor eating the rest of the day is most strongly linked with weight issues. "While reducing fast food is important to improve dietary quality, we [also] need to focus on the rest of the diet," said study researcher Jennifer Poti, a...
January 17, 2014
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new test to help diagnose developmental delays and intellectual disability in children based on genetic abnormalities has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Affymetrix CytoScan DX Assay scans the entire genetic code from a blood sample and detects chromosomal variations that can lead to developmental and learning problems in children,...
January 17, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Polluted air can trigger a number of symptoms, especially for people with chronic health conditions such as asthma or heart disease. The American Academy of Family Physicians says you should take these precautions when air quality is poor: - Check the Air Quality Index (AQI) for your area and limit time outdoors when the rating is above 100. If you do have to be outdoors, do so during...
January 16, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Before you head out with baby in tow, make sure you've safely and properly packed a diaper bag. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these suggestions: - Bring along unopened jars of commercial baby food. Use ready-to-feed or powdered formula, or other foods that don't require refrigeration. Pack an insulated container with ice packs for perishables such as breast milk....
January 16, 2014
THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Feeling a little fat after the holidays? Beware. Reading a news story that seems to devalue people who are overweight might make you more likely to reach for snacks to soothe your anxiety. Media stories that focus on topics such as the financial impact of obesity on society or the importance of better self-control for weight loss could spur weight gain among...
January 16, 2014
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