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MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Black men who were raised in single-parent households have higher blood pressure than those who spent at least part of their childhood in a two-parent home, according to a new study. This is the first study to link childhood family living arrangements with blood pressure in black men in the United States, who tend to have higher rates of high blood pressure than...
December 2, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2013 (HealthDay News) - While not every woman is intuitive or every man handy with tools, neurological scans of young males and females suggest that - on average - their brains really do develop differently. The research comes with a caveat: It doesn't connect the brain-scan findings to the actual ways that these participants behave in real life. And it only looks at overall differences...
December 2, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2013 (HealthDay News) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday began the process of regulating compounding pharmacies, which create new drug combinations or alter drugs to suit individual patient needs. Under the Drug Quality and Security Act, signed into law Nov. 27 by President Barack Obama, these pharmacies are being encouraged to register with the FDA. The agency will then...
December 2, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2013 (HealthDay News) - A widely used type of heart monitor may provide a simple way to predict a person's risk for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, according to a new study. Researchers found that people who have a greater number of heart contractions called premature atrial contractions have a substantially higher risk for atrial fibrillation. These types...
December 2, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2013 (HealthDay News) - The prevalence of a painful condition known as shingles is increasing in the United States, but new research says the chickenpox vaccine isn't to blame. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus. Researchers have theorized that widespread chickenpox vaccination since the 1990s might have given shingles an unintended...
December 2, 2013
MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2013 (HealthDay News) - The notion that some people can be overweight or obese and still remain healthy is a myth, according to a new Canadian study. Even without high blood pressure, diabetes or other metabolic issues, overweight and obese people have higher rates of death, heart attack and stroke after 10 years compared with their thinner counterparts, the researchers found. "These...
December 2, 2013
SUNDAY, Dec. 1, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Following home-heating safety measures will help keep you and your family safe this winter, experts say. "Every year, tragically, people are burned, start fires, get an electric shock and even die from carbon monoxide poisoning because they weren't taking proper precautions," Dr. Alex Rosenau, president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, said in...
December 1, 2013
SATURDAY, Nov. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) - The cold, dry air of winter can deplete your skin of moisture and cause "winter itch." - But you can take steps to protect your skin and prevent that itchy feeling, according to Dr. Robyn Gmyrek, a dermatologist and director of the Skin and Laser Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Moisturize daily with petrolatum- or cream-based...
November 30, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Snowboarding, like any snow sport, can be dangerous if you fail to take a few precautions. The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests these safety tips for snowboarders: - Before you begin, make sure you're in good physical shape and that you take snowboarding lessons. Make sure you use well-fitting equipment, including boots, snowboard and ski poles. Wear protective gear,...
November 29, 2013
(HealthDay News) - An antibiotic isn't appropriate for treating all infections, unless the illness is caused by bacteria. If the illness is caused by a virus, on the other hand, an antibiotic won't do any good. In fact, using an antibiotic for anything -other- than a bacterial illness may do more harm than good. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests how to ease discomfort when...
November 29, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 29 (HealthDay News) - A new study suggests that thousands of men seek care in U.S. emergency rooms each year for the painful condition known as priapism - an erection that lasts too long and threatens to permanently harm the penis. The researchers estimated that it costs $124 million a year on average to treat priapism at hospitals. "We're not talking about a massive problem, but it's...
November 29, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 29, 2013 (HealthDay News) - American pedestrians and bicyclists are being killed by distracted drivers in increasing numbers, a new study finds. Pedestrian deaths caused by distracted driving - perhaps talking on cell phones, using a GPS or eating at the wheel - jumped nearly 50 percent in a recent five-year period, reaching 500 in 2010. The number of bicyclists killed by distracted drivers...
November 29, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 29, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Heavy drinking by one partner in a marriage increases the risk of divorce, but that's not the case if both spouses are heavy drinkers, a new study finds. Researchers followed nearly 650 couples for the first nine years of their marriage and found that the divorce rate was nearly 50 percent for couples where only one partner drank heavily. Heavy drinking was...
November 29, 2013
FRIDAY, NOV. 29 (HealthDay News) - Becoming a partner in your health care will help you get the most out of your primary care doctor visits, an expert says. That's because "primary care is turning its efforts toward wellness and prevention initiatives to keep patients healthy as well as treating them once they get sick," Dr. Anthony Ardolino, executive dean of the Quinnipiac University School of Medicine...
November 29, 2013
(HealthDay News) - The edible temptations may be endless during the holiday season. Experts say you should focus on maintaining your current weight, forgetting the notion that the holidays are a good time to lose a few pounds. The Cleveland Clinic offers these tips to help avoid holiday weight gain: - Get regular exercise every day. In fact, add some exercise to your daily routine to burn off any extra...
November 28, 2013
(HealthDay News) - It can be difficult to eat healthy during the holidays, especially for diabetics. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these suggestions for people with diabetes: - Eat a healthy snack before you attend a holiday gathering, or pack a healthy snack to eat there. You can also ask ahead of time which foods will be served, so you can better plan. If there's a buffet,...
November 28, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 28, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Flu shot, check. Hand soap, check. Window washer fluid, check. Staying healthy and safe this holiday season requires adhering to a simple checklist, one expert says. One way to avoid colds and flu is to wash your hands, said Dr. Sampson Davis, an emergency medicine doctor at St. Michael's Medical Center in Newark, N.J. "Hand washing goes a tremendous way in...
November 28, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 28, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Pick-up football games are a Thanksgiving tradition for many people, but they can lead to injuries if you're not careful, an expert says. "Playing in a Turkey Bowl is a great way to get some exercise and burn off those pumpkin pie calories," Dr. Pietro Tonino, program director of sports medicine at the Loyola University School of Medicine, said in a university...
November 28, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 28, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Thanksgiving may be an official day of gratitude, but research suggests that if you make time for "thank you" every day, you might enjoy life more. Many people may think of gratitude as a "passive" gesture - you wait for something good, then feel grateful, said David DeSteno, a professor of psychology at Northeastern University, in Boston. DeSteno studies...
November 28, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 28 (HealthDay News) - If you are in the midst of planning the perfect wedding to the partner of your dreams and you suddenly get a bad feeling in your gut, new research on newlyweds suggests you would be wise to heed that instinct. "The conscious attitude doesn't really predict what happens to the relationship over time," said study author Jim McNulty, a professor of psychology at Florida...
November 28, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) - The high salt content of fizzy medications like Alka-Seltzer could pose a threat to people with heart disease, according to a new study. The researchers want consumers to be aware of how much salt certain over-the-counter drugs contain. In some cases, the salt content of a day's worth of tablets exceeds American Heart Association guidelines for daily salt intake...
November 27, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Having a learning disability is challenging for a child, and parents must do their best to help boost self-esteem. The National Center for Learning Disabilities mentions these suggestions: - Look at the world as your child would, and be sympathetic to his or her struggles. Communicate respectfully, taking time to answer questions and listen. Plan for one-on-one time, so your child...
November 27, 2013
(HealthDay News) - With candles, dry trees and wreaths scattered throughout the home, the holidays pose an increased risk of fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission offers this advice for a safer holiday season: - Make sure children can't reach candles, matches or lighters. Don't smoke near any flammable decorations, don't burn evergreen branches in the fireplace and don't light candles near...
November 27, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27 (HealthDay News) - Parents who set firm rules about behaviors like TV viewing, dinner time and physical activity tend to have children of healthier weights, a new Australian study finds. "Children of parents who set consistent rules have a slightly lower body-mass index [BMI]; they're thinner," said study author Pauline Jansen. Both mothers and fathers who enforced clear guidelines...
November 27, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2013 (HealthDay News) - A big part of having a happy and healthy Thanksgiving is making sure you correctly thaw, clean, cook and store the turkey, an expert says. Turkey and other poultry are home to illness-causing bacteria such as salmonella and -E. coli-, but you can prevent the growth and spread of such bacteria by following some simple steps, said Donna Duberg, an assistant...
November 27, 2013
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