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SATURDAY, Dec. 14, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Shoveling snow can increase your risk of heart attack, and you should take precautions to protect yourself, an expert says. "When the temperature outside drops, our blood vessels narrow to prevent our bodies from losing heat," Dr. Holly Andersen, director of education and outreach at the Ronald O. Perelman Heart Institute of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill...
December 14, 2013
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Ever feel a little addicted to your cellphone? - A new study suggests that college students who can't keep their hands off their mobile devices - "high-frequency cellphone users" - report higher levels of anxiety, less satisfaction with life and lower grades than peers who use their cellphones less frequently. If you're not college age, you're not off the...
December 13, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Calcium is essential for strong, healthy bones. And there are plenty of nutritious food sources to choose from. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests these calcium-rich foods: - Leafy green veggies, including kale, bok choy and broccoli. Soft-bone fish, such as sardines and salmon. Tofu. Grains, many breads and pastas. Calcium-fortified beverages and cereals. Copyright...
December 13, 2013
(HealthDay News) - The holidays can be overwhelming, but learning to manage your time wisely can help prevent undue stress. The Cleveland Clinic suggests these holiday time-management tips: - Prioritize; don't set goals that may be impossible to meet. Take time to enjoy the rewards of your hard work. Limit how much time you spend planning holiday events for your family. Finish things most important...
December 13, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Just a little exercise each week - jogging for an hour or walking for about three hours - can reduce the risk of developing kidney stones by up to 31 percent, according to a new study. Researchers looking at data on more than 84,000 postmenopausal women found that engaging in any type of light physical activity can help prevent the formation of these pebbles...
December 13, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Women fighting an aggressive form of breast cancer may benefit from adding certain drugs to their chemotherapy regimen, and taking them prior to surgery, new research finds. This pre-surgical drug therapy boosts the likelihood that no cancer cells will be found in breast tissue removed during either mastectomy or lumpectomy, according to two new studies. The...
December 13, 2013
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Sugar Trumps Fat in Driving Unhealthy Eating: Study - Sugar, not fat, is the major reason why people are drawn to unhealthy treats, a new study says. Researchers monitored the brain activity of more than 100 teens as they drank chocolate-flavored milkshakes that had the same number of calories...
December 13, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Exercise can provide older breast cancer survivors with lasting benefits that keep their bones strong and help prevent fractures, a new study suggests. Breast cancer treatment is associated with the loss of bone density and lean body mass, along with increases in body fat. Exercise is one way to combat the side effects and long-term impacts of cancer treatment,...
December 13, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Violence committed against women by men is vastly under-reported in many countries, a large new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from more than 93,600 women in 24 countries who survived sexual or physical violence, often called gender-based violence. Only 7 percent of the survivors reported the incidents to legal, medical or social support services, and...
December 13, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Older men with low levels of vitamin B-12 are at increased risk for bone fractures, a new study suggests. Researchers measured the levels of vitamin B-12 in 1,000 Swedish men with an average age of 75. They found that participants with low levels of the vitamin were more likely than those with normal levels to have suffered a fracture. Men in the group with...
December 13, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Having a longer maternity leave reduces a woman's risk of postpartum depression, new research shows. The findings suggest that the maximum 12 weeks of maternity leave given to American mothers under federal law may be inadequate, according to the University of Maryland researchers. "In the United States, most working women are back to work soon after giving...
December 13, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2013 (HealthDay News) - The Obama administration is taking steps to prevent consumers who buy health plans sold through state and federal exchanges from experiencing any gap in coverage this January. Under new rules, health insurers must accept payment up until Dec. 31 for coverage that begins the following day. Earlier guidance did not establish a payment deadline, allowing insurers...
December 13, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2013 (HealthDay News) - A new test marketed as an alternative to a mammogram for breast cancer detection is not an effective screening TOOL, U.S. health officials say. With the nipple aspirate test, a breast pump collects fluid from a woman's nipple. The fluid is then examined for abnormal and potentially cancerous cells. The test is advertised as easier, more comfortable and less...
December 13, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Iconic spy character James Bond drinks so much and so often that in real life he'd be incapable of chasing down villains or wooing sexy vamps, a new study contends. "The level of functioning as displayed in the books is inconsistent with the physical, mental and indeed sexual functioning expected from someone drinking this much alcohol," wrote a team led by...
December 13, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Simply imagining scenes such as a sunny day or a night sky can cause your pupils to change size, a new study finds. Pupils automatically dilate (get bigger) or contract (get smaller) in response to the amount of light entering the eye. This study shows that visualizing dark or bright scenes affects people's pupils as if they were actually seeing the images....
December 13, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Treating their sleep apnea improved middle-aged men's golf games, according to a small new study. "The degree of improvement was most substantial in the better golfers who have done a superior job of managing the technical and mechanical aspects of golf," said study lead author Dr. Marc Benton, medical director of SleepWell Centers of New Jersey, in Madison....
December 13, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 13, 2013 (HealthDay News) - That initial warm welcome from parents when college students return home for the holidays can turn frosty with unexpected tension and conflict, an expert warns. "Parents are often shocked when kids spend days sleeping and the nights out with friends, while college students who have grown used to freedom and independence chafe at curfews and demands on their...
December 13, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Just because your newborn is too little to crawl or talk doesn't mean the two of you can't be active together. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how you can actively stimulate your young baby's body and mind: - When baby is just a few weeks old, walk around the house with your newborn and point out objects by name. Encourage reaching out, touching and examining safe objects....
December 12, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Heel spurs are bony growths that form on the heel as a result of overuse or obesity. They can lead to significant pain and discomfort. The Ohio State University Medical Center suggests how to help heal heel spurs: - Rest the foot, and apply ice to the sore area. Take an anti-inflammatory medication, such as ibuprofen. Gently stretch the foot before any activity. Always use shoe inserts,...
December 12, 2013
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - FDA Approves Generic Versions of Antidepressant Cymbalta - The first generic versions of the antidepressant Cymbalta have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency okayed six generic versions of the drug from a number of companies, including Teva Pharmaceuticals, Sun Pharma...
December 12, 2013
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2013 (HealthDay News) - The drug Arimidex reduces the risk of developing breast cancer by more than 50 percent among postmenopausal women at high risk for the disease, according to a new study. The finding, scheduled for presentation Thursday at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium in Texas, adds hope that Arimidex (anastrozole) might be a valuable new preventive option for some...
December 12, 2013
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Exercise might help breast cancer survivors relieve the joint pain that is a side effect of their medications, researchers say. A new study included patients who were taking aromatase inhibitor drugs, such as Arimidex (anastrozole), Femara (letrozole) and Aromasin (exemestane). Five years of treatment with these drugs is recommended for survivors who had stages...
December 12, 2013
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Vigorous exercise on a regular basis might help protect black women against an aggressive form of breast cancer, researchers have found. The new study included nearly 45,000 black women, aged 30 and older, who were followed for nearly 20 years. Those who engaged in vigorous exercise for a lifetime average of three or more hours a week were 47 percent less...
December 12, 2013
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Adults with autism who were intentionally infected with a parasitic intestinal worm experienced an improvement in their behavior, researchers say. After swallowing whipworm eggs for 12 weeks, people with autism became more adaptable and less likely to engage in repetitive actions, said study lead author Dr. Eric Hollander, director of the Autism and Obsessive...
December 12, 2013
THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2013 (HealthDay News) - No single personality profile or set of warning signs can accurately predict who might commit a mass shooting such as occurred a year ago at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., a new report says. The authors summarized research on primary and secondary programs meant to prevent gun violence. Primary programs can reduce risk factors for gun violence...
December 12, 2013
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