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THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Recessions can have long-lasting effects, and they may not be just financial. A new study has found that people affected by an economic downturn in middle age may be at risk for mental decline later in life. Researchers examined data from 12,000 people aged 50 and older in 11 European countries. Men aged 50 to 74 who lived through four or more recessions by...
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Too much time spent playing sports can be as bad as too little time for teens, a new study finds. Swiss researchers found the greatest benefit seemed to be associated with 14 hours of sports a week. That's higher than European, American and World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations of at least seven hours of physical activity a week for adolescents....
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Prescription pain medications should not be the first treatment for migraines. And doctors shouldn't routinely order brain scans for patients with these debilitating headaches, according to new guidelines. Taking a stand on common but often unnecessary or potentially risky tests and treatments for migraine, the American Headache Society published new recommendations...
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Researchers report that they have identified a gene that is tied to severe obesity. They say their findings could lead to new treatments for obesity. The team studied an Israeli Arab family whose members were severely obese. They found that the family members had a mutation in a gene that produces a protein called CEP19. When the researchers deleted this gene...
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Mercury levels in American women of childbearing age have dropped about one-third over a decade, a new federal study shows. It's likely the trend can be attributed to women making more informed choices about what types of seafood are safer to eat, health officials said. An analysis of national data found that blood mercury levels among women in this age group...
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Popular laser toys can cause serious and potentially permanent eye damage, a new report warns. The high-powered blue laser gadgets, sold over the Internet, are increasingly sought after by male teens and young adults, according to the researchers. The study authors report on 14 cases of laser-caused eye damage treated at Saudi Arabia's King Khaled Eye Specialist...
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Women who go to bed and wake up at regular times tend to maintain a healthy weight, a new study suggests. Research has shown that not sleeping enough can have an effect on weight, but this new study from Brigham Young University finds that consistency in sleeping times can influence body fat. "The message of this study seems fairly straightforward: Sleeping...
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Doctors are being warned that two drugs used in cardiac nuclear stress tests can cause heart attacks and death in patients, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. These rare but serious events have led the agency to approve changes to the labels of Lexiscan (regadenoson) and Adenoscan (adenosine) and to update recommendations for their use. Cardiac nuclear...
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News) - If you like texting and are trying to lose weight, a new study found that using texting to track diet and exercise habits may help you shed pounds. Previous research has shown that keeping food and exercise diaries improves the likelihood of success when trying to shed excess weight. Using a computer or pen and paper to record information, however, can be...
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) - One in six teens has some degree of preventable hearing loss, but few parents warn their kids to turn down their iPods or avoid other sources of excessive noise, new research finds. "High-frequency hearing loss, which is typically noise related, has increased among U.S. adolescents," said study researcher Dr. Deepa Sekhar, assistant professor of pediatrics at Penn...
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Researchers warn that patients who see perfectly well in their eye doctor's office often end up seeing considerably less well in the comfort of their own home. The principal culprit: poor home lighting. "The results from our study suggest that older adults are not seeing as well in their homes compared to their vision when tested in the clinic," said study...
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Two research teams say they have pinpointed how changes in genes linked to autism act together to disrupt normal brain development. Their studies, published Nov. 21 in the journal -Cell-, represent a leap forward in understanding the complex condition, said an expert who was not involved with the research. "This gives us a moment in time when genetic risk...
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) - Despite progress in some areas, health disparities remain for many Americans, health officials reported Thursday. These inequalities are related to income, education, sex, race, ethnicity, employment and sexual orientation, and they all affect Americans' health and well-being, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "The purpose of the...
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Putting healthier foods at the start of a buffet table can help diners pass up more fattening fare, according to a new study. Researchers found that when healthy foods are seen first, people are more likely to select them and less likely to crave higher-calorie foods that may be farther down the buffet line. "Each food taken may partly determine what other...
November 21, 2013
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Less than half of American teens with mental health disorders receive treatment, and those who do get help rarely see a mental health specialist, a new study indicates. The findings underscore the need for better mental health services for teens, said study author E. Jane Costello, associate director of the Duke Center for Child and Family Policy in Durham,...
November 21, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Bruxism, the clenching or grinding of teeth, commonly occurs while you sleep. It can cause headaches, jaw pain and tooth damage. The National Sleep Foundation suggests how to cope with bruxism: - Bruxism may be a sign of stress. To help alleviate stress, develop a soothing bedtime routine. Create a cool, dark and comfortable sleep environment, and don't let work into the bedroom....
November 20, 2013
(HealthDay News) - If your child struggles to fall asleep, keeping a sleep diary can help figure out why. The University of Michigan Health System suggests what to include in a sleep diary: - The time your child woke in the morning. The time your child napped during the day, and how long the nap lasted. The time your child went to bed, and if possible, the time he or she fell asleep. Any problems your...
November 20, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2013 (HealthDay News) - In advance of Thursday's Great American Smokeout, an expert offers some tips on how to quit smoking. Being mentally ready to quit smoking is the most important indicator for success, said Robert DiGregorio, senior director of pharmacy services at the Brooklyn Hospital Center and an expert in smoking cessation. For some people, graphic antismoking ads are...
November 20, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Nearly two-thirds of women who had a cesarean delivery for their first child were successful when they attempted a natural birth for their second baby, British researchers found. The study, published Nov. 20 in -BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology-, used data on almost 144,000 British women who had their first baby by C-section between...
November 20, 2013
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - J&J Announces $2.5B Settlement for Hip Implant Lawsuits - Johnson & Johnson says it will pay $2.5 billion to settle lawsuits over faulty hip replacements, making it one of the largest settlements paid out in the medical device industry. The agreement presented in U.S. District Court in Toledo,...
November 20, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2013 (HealthDay News) - A new therapy may help lower tough-to-treat high blood pressure in people with chronic kidney disease, a new study finds. "Blood pressure that is difficult to control, even on multiple medications, in patients with chronic kidney disease is a significant issue," explained an expert who was not connected to the new study, Dr. Adam Auerbach. "Poorly controlled...
November 20, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Neurons in the area of the brain responsible for face recognition respond differently in people with autism than in those without the disorder, a new, small study finds. Autism is a complex disorder of brain development that affects social interactions, communication skills and behaviors. For this study, published in the Nov. 20 issue of the journal -Neuron-,...
November 20, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Seniors who quit smoking cut their risk of death by heart disease much more quickly than previously thought, particularly if they were light-to-moderate smokers, a new study says. Past estimates held that it takes smokers about 15 years after they quit to lower their risk of heart attack, heart failure or stroke to that enjoyed by people who never smoked,...
November 20, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Coffee seems to offer a mysterious benefit to heart health - one that doctors have been at pains to explain. Now, a small, new study from Japan suggests that the caffeine in a cup of coffee might help your small blood vessels work better, which could ease strain on the heart. A cup of caffeinated coffee caused a 30 percent increase in blood flow through the...
November 20, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Even seemingly healthy obese people are at increased risk for diabetes and heart disease, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed data from more than 6,500 participants in a San Antonio-based heart study who were followed for between six and 10 years. They were checked for high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides (a type of blood fat) and blood sugar...
November 20, 2013
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