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SUNDAY, Dec. 8, 2013 (HealthDay News) - People with type 2 diabetes might be at somewhat higher risk of developing liver cancer, according to a large, long-term study. The research suggests that those with type 2 diabetes have about two to three times greater risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) - the most common type of liver cancer - compared to those without diabetes. Still, the risk...
December 9, 2013
SUNDAY, Dec. 8, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Preliminary research shows that gene therapy might one day be a powerful weapon against leukemia and other blood cancers. The experimental treatment coaxed certain blood cells into targeting and destroying cancer cells, according to research presented this weekend at the American Society of Hematology's annual meeting in New Orleans. "It's really exciting," Dr....
December 9, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Exercise can help ease the pain and discomfort of arthritis, but it may be easier to get active at certain times of day when your arthritis isn't flaring. The American College of Rheumatology offers this advice: - If you have stiffness in the morning, some range-of-motion exercises can help you get moving. If you struggle with fatigue and finding the energy to exercise, schedule...
December 9, 2013
(HealthDay News) - When you're caring for someone with cancer, managing many medications can feel like a juggling act. The American Cancer Society suggests how to stay organized: - Maintain a current list of your loved one's medications, including the drug name and dose, schedule for taking each med, prescribing doctor and the reason each drug is prescribed. Keep this information in one place, such...
December 9, 2013
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Group Urges Filming Halt After Another Porn Actor Tests Positive for HIV - A porn film advocacy group has called for another moratorium on filming after an actor became the third to positive for HIV this year. The Free Speech Coalition said filming should be stopped while all the actor's possible...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Violent movie characters are also likely to drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes and engage in sexual behavior in films rated appropriate for children over 12, according to a new study. "Parents should be aware that youth who watch PG-13 movies will be exposed to characters whose violence is linked to other more common behaviors, such as alcohol and sex, and that...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Sovaldi (sofosbuvir) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat chronic infection with Hepatitis C. It's considered a breakthrough medication since it's the first such drug that does not require same-time administration of interferon, the agency said in a news release. Infection with the hepatitis C virus causes liver inflammation that...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - White children in the United States have higher liver transplant survival rates than blacks and other minority children, a new study finds. Researchers looked at 208 patients, aged 22 and younger, who received a liver transplant at Children's Hospital of Atlanta between January 1998 and December 2008. Fifty-one percent of the patients were white, 35 percent were...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Young children are falling out of high chairs at alarming rates, according to a new safety study that found high chair accidents increased 22 percent between 2003 and 2010. U.S. emergency rooms now attend to an average of almost 9,500 high chair-related injuries every year, a figure that equates to one injured infant per hour. The vast majority of incidents involve...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Oxycodone - the active ingredient in OxyContin - and hydrocodone are the most popular drugs among Americans who abuse prescription painkillers, a new study finds. OxyContin and Percocet are brand names for drugs containing oxycodone. Brand names of drugs that contain hydrocodone include Vicodin and Lortab. Researchers surveyed more than 3,500 prescription painkiller...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Girls who hit puberty early might be more likely than their peers to get into fights or skip school, a new study suggests. Researchers found that girls who started their menstrual periods early - before age 11 - were more likely to admit to a "delinquent act." Those acts included getting into fights at school, skipping classes and running away from home. Early...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Contact lenses that deliver glaucoma medication over long periods are getting closer to reality, say researchers working with laboratory animals. In their study, the lenses delivered the glaucoma drug latanoprost (brand name Xalatan) continuously to animals for a month. It's hoped that some day such lenses will replace eye drops now used to treat the eye disease,...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - There's good news for people trying to quit smoking: Aids such as nicotine gums and patches or smoking cessation drugs such as Chantix won't harm the heart. The new findings may ease concerns that some products that help people "butt out" may pose a threat to heart health, the researchers noted. One expert said patients sometimes wonder about the safety of certain...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Drug labels often lack infant-specific information, despite U.S. government legislation encouraging drug studies involving children, a new study finds. The research focused on neonates, who are infants up to 28 days of age. They are at high risk for harmful effects from drugs. The unique ways in which their bodies work makes it difficult to determine how drugs...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - A new study suggests that immersing yourself in news of a shocking and tragic event may not be good for your emotional health. People who watched, read and listened to the most coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings - six or more hours daily - reported the most acute stress levels over the following weeks. Their symptoms were worse than people who had been...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Women dealing with painful menstrual cramps may receive relief from an unexpected source - the erectile dysfunction medication normally found in their husbands' little blue pills. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, appears to help women who are suffering from moderate to severe menstrual cramps, according to a small study funded by the U.S. National...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Abuse of narcotic painkillers and other prescription drugs is a growing problem in the United States, and a leading doctors' group is urging members to exercise tighter control on the medications. The American College of Physicians (ACP) says its recommended changes will make it tougher for prescription drugs - painkillers such as Oxycontin and Vicodin, as well...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - If a woman develops breast cancer, having larger breasts and being sedentary might increase her risk of dying from the disease, a large, long-term study suggests. Experts have long known that being physically active reduces the risk of getting breast cancer by about 25 percent. The new study, however, looked at how both exercise and breast size might predict...
December 9, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Smokers who have a CT scan to check for lung cancer stand a nearly one-in-five chance that doctors will find and potentially treat a tumor that would not have caused illness or death, researchers report. Despite the finding, major medical groups indicated they are likely to stick by current recommendations that a select segment of long-time smokers undergo regular...
December 9, 2013
SATURDAY, Dec. 7, 2013 (HealthDay News) - The holidays can be a time of sadness and grief for those who have lost a loved one, but there are things people can do to ease those feelings, an expert advises. "Personal issues don't magically go away because the calendar turns to November or December. Problems with relationships, jobs, finances or health can take on enhanced importance during the supposedly...
December 7, 2013
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Women who are happy with their bodies are better able to maintain a happy relationship, a new study finds. The researchers' survey also found that women who are satisfied with their current relationship tend to be fine with their weight and body image. The link between relationship satisfaction and one's body image is strong and works both ways, said study...
December 6, 2013
THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Low levels of vitamin D have been implicated as a potential cause of diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes. Now an extensive review suggests it's really the other way around: Low levels of the "sunshine vitamin" are more likely a consequence - not a cause - of illness. In their review of almost 500 studies, the researchers found conflicting results. Observational...
December 6, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Quitting smoking is tough, but relying on friends and family can help you get through the challenges. The American Cancer Society offers this advice: - Let friends and family know that you're trying to quit. Socialize with those who support you in quitting, preferably those who don't smoke or who are ex-smokers. Explain what you need from loved ones, whether it's being patient, being...
December 6, 2013
(HealthDay News) - As you prepare for a holiday trip, don't forget to pack diabetes essentials. The American Diabetes Association offers these suggestions: - Pack extra supplies and medication; a good rule of thumb is to pack double what you think you'll need. Keep syringes and insulin in your carry-on bag. Pack supplies for testing your urine and blood, along with extra batteries for your glucose...
December 6, 2013
FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Men who keep smoking after being diagnosed with cancer are more likely to die than those who quit smoking, a new study shows. The findings demonstrate that it's not too late to stop smoking after being diagnosed with cancer, researchers say. They used data from a study conducted in China among men aged 45 to 64, starting between 1986 and 1989. Researchers determined...
December 6, 2013
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