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THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Former and current smokers who undergo surgery face higher health care costs in the year after their procedure than people who never smoked, according to a new study. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic noted that smoking cigarettes increases the risk for complications following surgery. They estimated smoking-related complications could add up to $17 billion...
January 2, 2014
THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Tripling cigarette taxes around the world - an ambitious notion - would prevent 200 million people from dying prematurely over a century and shrink the number of smokers worldwide by one-third, a new review estimates. Tripling the taxes would have the biggest effect in poorer countries where cigarettes are fairly affordable and continue to grow in popularity,...
January 2, 2014
THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - New research reveals that Oregon residents covered by Medicaid - the publicly funded health insurance program for the poor - are 40 percent more likely to use emergency rooms than people with no insurance. This finding suggests that expansion of Medicaid, which some states are allowing under the Affordable Care Act, could lead to more use of emergency departments...
January 2, 2014
THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - In experiments with rodents, scientists have discovered that a steroid hormone blunts the effects of marijuana, virtually eliminating its high. The hormone, pregnenolone, occurs naturally in the body. In the laboratory, it worked by reducing the reaction to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the intoxicating ingredient in marijuana, the researchers said. "When the...
January 2, 2014
THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Smokers who kick the habit may reduce their risk of developing the blurred vision problem known as cataracts, new research shows. This common medical condition - in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively cloudy - is a leading cause of impaired vision. But researchers in Sweden found that middle-aged men who smoked at least 15 cigarettes per day could...
January 2, 2014
THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new medication for osteoporosis prompts the body to rebuild bone and could potentially strengthen the skeleton against fractures, researchers report. The experimental drug, romosozumab, frees the body's ability to stimulate bone production by blocking biochemical signals that naturally inhibit bone formation, explained Dr. Michael McClung, founding director...
January 2, 2014
THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who also are extremely aggressive might benefit from taking an antipsychotic drug along with their stimulant medication, a new study suggests. Prescribing powerful antipsychotic medications to children with behavioral problems is controversial. Little is known about the long-term safety of these...
January 2, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Pets can be a lot of fun to play with, and to help kids learn responsibility. But some pets may not be safe for young children. The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that children under age 5 stay away from these animals: - Baby chicks and ducks. Any animals at farms or petting zoos. Salamanders, frogs and toads. Snakes, turtles, lizards and other reptiles. Puppies...
January 1, 2014
(HealthDay News) - A new baby can put a strain on mom's back, sometimes leading to injury and pain. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests how new moms can prevent a sore back: - Resume exercising as soon as is safe after delivering baby. While baby naps, stretch for 10 minutes to help strengthen the abdominals and back muscles. Aim for your pre-pregnancy weight about six weeks after...
January 1, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - When men are young, testosterone tends to get a bad rap, often blamed for aggressive and overly competitive behavior. But as men get older, the bad rap continues, though for a different reason. In older men, it's low testosterone that has captured attention. Testosterone, the male hormone, plays a vital role in many body functions, and low testosterone levels...
January 1, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Dogs can recognize the faces of familiar people and canine pals, a new study finds. The recognition of facial features is a specialized skill previously thought to be unique to people and possibly other primates, the University of Helsinki researchers said. It's long been known that faces and eye contact play an important role in communication between people...
January 1, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Winter sports and snowy day activities provide lots of exercise and fun, but there's also the risk of injury, an expert warns. "More than 700,000 injuries are reported each year in the United States due to sledding. More than 30 percent are head injuries, caused by collisions," Dr. Daryl O'Connor, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine at...
January 1, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Sufficient sleep is essential for everyone, especially teens who are busy with school and social activities. The National Sleep Foundation says lack of sufficient sleep among teens can lead to: - Difficulty concentrating, problem-solving, listening, learning and remembering important information. Problems with skin, including acne. Increased aggressive or inappropriate behavior....
December 31, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Babies are typically ready to be weaned from a bottle at age 12 months to 18 months. The University of California San Francisco suggests how to help wean baby: - Choose a time of fairly low stress, and avoid times of change such as a move or a new sibling. Let your child begin using and playing with a cup, even without liquid, between ages 3 months to 6 months. Between ages 8 months...
December 31, 2013
TUESDAY, Dec. 31, 2013 (HealthDay News) - You'll be more likely to stick to your New Year's resolutions if you establish realistic and achievable goals, an expert suggests. Too many people try to do too much too fast and set unattainable goals, which simply sets them up for failure, according to Luis Manzo, executive director of student wellness and assessment at St. John's University in New York....
December 31, 2013
TUESDAY, Dec. 31, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Hangover headaches are a common problem over the holidays, but there are ways to prevent them, an expert says. The best way to avoid a hangover headache is to stick to non-alcoholic drinks such as sodas, spritzers and punches, said Dr. Noah Rosen, director of the Headache Center at North Shore-LIJ's Cushing Neuroscience Institute in Manhasset, N.Y. If you do...
December 31, 2013
TUESDAY, Dec. 31, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Doctors often neglect to have a discussion with their teen patients about sexuality issues during their annual physical, a new study reveals. This results in missed opportunities to inform and counsel young people about ways to help prevent sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted teen pregnancies, the researchers suggested. The study, published Dec. 30 in...
December 31, 2013
TUESDAY, Dec. 31, 2013 (HealthDay News) - There might be some good news in the fight against Alzheimer's disease: A new study suggests that a large daily dose of vitamin E might help slow progression of the memory-robbing illness. Alzheimer's patients given a "pharmacological" dose of vitamin E experienced slower declines in thinking and memory and required less caregiver time than those taking a placebo,...
December 31, 2013
SUNDAY, Dec. 29, 2013 (HealthDay News) - After a disastrous introduction back in October, the federal government's HealthCare.gov insurance coverage website saw a surge of enrollments in December, government officials said Sunday. More than 1.1 million people enrolled in a qualified health plan through the federally operated marketplace, or exchange, from Oct. 1 through Dec. 24. More than 975,000 of...
December 30, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Some babies spit up frequently, but there are things parents can do to help prevent the problem. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions: - Feed smaller amounts more frequently, rather than fewer larger feedings. Take frequent "burp breaks" during feedings, and burp baby after a feeding. Avoid tummy time immediately after a feeding; keep baby upright for 30 minutes...
December 30, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Caring for your glucose meter can help you get the most accurate blood sugar results. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration mentions these suggestions: - Before use, read the instructions for both your glucose meter and test strips. Make sure you use the appropriate test strips for your meter. Always wash hands before testing. Keep a log with results and the date and time you tested,...
December 30, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Chances are that you've heard good things about yoga. It can relax you. It can get you fit - just look at the bodies of some celebrities who sing yoga's praises. And, more and more, yoga is purported to be able to cure numerous medical conditions. But is yoga the panacea that so many believe it to be? - Yes and no, say the experts. Though yoga certainly can't...
December 30, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) - In the fall of 2010, 34-year-old Ari Steinfeld and his then-fiancee were walking to a New York City synagogue when a speeding car suddenly jumped the curb and plowed into them. The car hit them both, but Steinfeld was more severely injured as the car pinned him against a building, crushing his leg. "Below my right knee was crushed, and it was bleeding heavily,"...
December 30, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Peer pressure might play a part in what you eat and how much you eat, a new review suggests. British researchers said their findings could help shape public health policies, including campaigns to promote healthy eating. The review was published Dec. 30 in the -Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "The evidence reviewed here is consistent with...
December 30, 2013
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Health Law Calls for Calorie Counts on Vending Machines - There may be a lot more counting of calories when people buy snacks from vending machines or order food in certain restaurants under rules currently being crafted as part of the final phase of the Affordable Care Act. Once the regulations...
December 30, 2013
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