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MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Blocking a key protein involved in the growth of a rare, incurable type of soft-tissue cancer may eliminate the disease, according to a new study involving mice. Researchers from UT Southwestern found that inhibiting the action of a protein, known as BRD4, caused cancer cells in malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors to die. Malignant peripheral nerve sheath...
December 30, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Many children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have missed out on valuable counseling because of a widely touted study that concluded stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall were more effective for treating the disorder than medication plus behavioral therapies, experts say. That 20-year-old study, funded with $11 million from the U.S....
December 30, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Keeping "bad" cholesterol in check and increasing "good" cholesterol is not only good for your heart, but also your brain, new research suggests. A study from the University of California, Davis, found that low levels of "bad" (LDL) cholesterol and high levels of "good" (HDL) cholesterol are linked to lower levels of so-called amyloid plaque in the brain. A...
December 30, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Hypothyroidism, a condition that causes low or no thyroid hormone production, is not linked to mild dementia or impaired brain function, a new study suggests. Although more research is needed, the scientists said their findings add to mounting evidence that the thyroid gland disorder is not tied to the memory and thinking problems known as "mild cognitive impairment."...
December 30, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Many phrases reflect how emotions affect the body: Loss makes you feel "heartbroken," you suffer from "butterflies" in the stomach when nervous, and disgusting things make you "sick to your stomach." - Now, a new study from Finland suggests connections between emotions and body parts may be standard across cultures. The researchers coaxed Finnish, Swedish and...
December 30, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) - A highly influential government panel of experts says that older smokers at high risk of lung cancer should receive annual low-dose CT scans to help detect and possibly prevent the spread of the fatal disease. In its final word on the issue published Dec. 30, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded that the benefits to a very specific segment...
December 30, 2013
SUNDAY, Dec. 29, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Healthier eating, losing weight and getting more exercise are among the most common New Year's resolutions, and it's important to make a plan and be patient to achieve these goals, an expert says. If you decide to start eating healthier, it can be difficult to decide where to start. It's best to focus on specific changes to make your goal more attainable, said...
December 29, 2013
SATURDAY, Dec. 28, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Dry skin is common during the winter and can lead to flaking, itching, cracking and even bleeding. But you can prevent and treat dry skin, an expert says. "It's tempting, especially in cold weather, to take long, hot showers," Dr. Stephen Stone said in an American Academy of Dermatology news release. "But being in the water for a long time and using hot water...
December 28, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Buying food in bulk can help you save money on pantry staples, but make sure you shop wisely to get the most bang for your buck. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these suggestions: - Stock up on healthy foods that your family eats in large quantities, especially if the items are on sale. But don't buy food you don't really need just because it's on sale. Only buy as...
December 27, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Snow, ice and freezing rain can make for dangerous travel during the winter months. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these winter weather travel safety tips: - Don't travel when there are weather warnings from the weather service. If you cannot avoid travel, make sure you let friends and family know of your planned route and what time you should arrive....
December 27, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2013 (HealthDay News) - The rocky rollout of the Affordable Care Act has done some damage to the public's opinion of the new health care law, a -Harris Interactive/HealthDay- poll finds. The percentage of people who support a repeal of "Obamacare" has risen, and now stands at 36 percent of all adults. That's up from 27 percent in 2011. The federal health insurance exchange website,...
December 27, 2013
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Neanderthals May Have Passed on Diabetes Risk Gene - Thanks to interbreeding between modern humans and Neanderthals some 60,000 years ago, a gene variation that raises the risk for diabetes appears in up to 20 percent of people in Mexico and Latin America, a new study suggests. This higher-risk...
December 27, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2013 (HealthDay News) - People with cancer face a higher risk for serious flu-related complications, so getting vaccinated should be at the top of their to-do list this winter, an expert says. "The flu shot is recommended annually for cancer patients, as it is the most effective way to prevent influenza and its complications," Dr. Mollie deShazo, an associate professor of medicine...
December 27, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Consumers should not use Mass Destruction, a dietary supplement used to stimulate muscle growth, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Monday. The body-building product, available in retail stores, fitness gyms and online, contains potentially harmful synthetic steroids and anyone currently using it should stop immediately, the FDA said. The warning was...
December 27, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Caution is required when using portable bed rails because they put people at risk for falling or becoming trapped, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. Portable bed rails attach to a normal, adult-sized bed, often by sliding a piece of the rail under the mattress or by using the floor for support. People can get trapped in or around the rail, including...
December 27, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Prescription-drug abuse likely isn't on your mind when you open your home to holiday guests. But it's amajor problem in the United States, and you should take preventive action when hosting a party, experts say. "We don't like to think of guests rifling through our medicine chests, but it is a possibility," Courtney Stewart, a research associate at the Indiana...
December 27, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Smokers who work with a counselor specially trained to help them quit - along with using medications or nicotine patches or gum - are three times more likely to kick the habit than smokers who try to quit without any help, a large new study finds. Over-the-counter nicotine-replacement products have become more popular than smoking cessation services and are...
December 27, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Total smoking bans in homes and cities greatly increase the likelihood that smokers will cut back or quit, according to a new study. "When there's a total smoking ban in the home, we found that smokers are more likely to reduce tobacco consumption and attempt to quit than when they're allowed to smoke in some parts of the house," Dr. Wael Al-Delaimy, chief of...
December 27, 2013
TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2013 (HealthDay News) - The Obama Administration on Tuesday once again extended the deadline for people to register for health insurance coverage on Healthcare.gov. The new extension follows a 24-hour "grace period" that was granted on Monday - beyond the original deadline of Monday 11:59 pm - for benefits that would kick in on Jan. 1. In an blog Tuesday on the HealthCare.gov website,...
December 26, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Muscle soreness can develop as you challenge yourself physically, but certain warning signs warrant a call to the doctor. The American Academy of Family Physicians says you should contact a physician if you have: - Soreness in the muscles that persists for longer than one week. Extreme pain that gets worse when you exercise. Sore muscles or joints that feel warm to the touch, or...
December 26, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Eating a healthy diet can help strengthen your immune system to ward off illness. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends these nutrients and foods: - Protein to help the body defend itself. Sources include eggs, soy, unsalted seeds and nuts, lean meats, seafood, poultry, beans and peas. Vitamin A to promote healthy skin and tissues. Sources include kale, spinach, red peppers,...
December 26, 2013
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2013 (HealthDay News) - The holidays can challenge the estimated 30 million migraine sufferers in the United States as they try to deal with crowds, travel delays, stress and other potential headache triggers. Even if you don't get the debilitating headaches, there's a good chance you have loved ones who do. Nearly one in four U.S. households includes someone afflicted with migraines,...
December 26, 2013
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2013 (HealthDay News) - If you spend much time on Facebook untagging yourself in unflattering photos and embarrassing posts, you're not alone. A new study, however, finds that some people take those awkward online moments harder than others. In an online survey of 165 Facebook users, researchers found that nearly all of them could describe a Facebook experience in the past six months...
December 26, 2013
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Neanderthals May Have Passed on Diabetes Risk Gene - Thanks to interbreeding between modern humans and Neanderthals some 60,000 years ago, a gene variation that raises the risk for diabetes appears in up to 20 percent of people in Mexico and Latin America, a new study suggests. This higher-risk...
December 26, 2013
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Antibiotics for children that are covered by private insurance cost five times more in the United States than in the United Kingdom, where costs are covered by a government universal health plan. That's the finding of researchers who looked at data from 160,000 U.S. and U.K. children younger than 10 years old who were prescribed one or more drugs in 2009....
December 26, 2013
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