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WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) - Adults who grew up in poorer families might be more likely to catch colds than those who were raised in wealthier households, researchers report. The new study included about 150 healthy people, aged 18 to 55, who were asked if their parents owned their family's home when the participants were aged 18 or younger. The volunteers were then exposed to a cold virus,...
November 6, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) - Giving vaccinations to cats in their tails might save their legs, a new study suggests. "One to 10 cats out of every 10,000 vaccinated against infectious diseases develop cancer at the vaccine injection site," Julie Levy, a professor of shelter medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, said in a university news release. "It's still important...
November 6, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) - There seems to be an easy way to improve a patient's hospital stay: People are more satisfied with their care if they know who their doctor is and a couple of facts about that caregiver, a new study finds. Between 82 percent and 90 percent of hospital patients are unable to name their treating physician, according to researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical...
November 6, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) - A happy marriage may depend on a wife being able to calm down after a heated argument. But a husband's ability to cool off after a fight has little to no bearing on long-term marital satisfaction, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at how more than 80 middle-aged and older heterosexual couples recovered from disagreements, and found that both spouses were...
November 6, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) - At least one sign of autism may begin as early as 2 months of life, new research suggests. The study of 110 babies found that infants later diagnosed with autism showed a decline in the amount of attention they paid to other people's eyes beginning at 2 months and continuing until 24 months. "We found that signs of autism are measurable and observable within the...
November 6, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Wednesday that the Obama administration will not consider delaying implementation of health reform. Nor will it take down HealthCare.gov - the troubled health insurance marketplace website - while it's being fixed. "For millions of Americans delay is not an option," Sebelius told the Senate Finance...
November 6, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) - A drug used to treat bipolar disorder becomes less effective during pregnancy, meaning that expectant mothers may require higher doses of the medication, a small new study suggests. Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that causes extreme mood swings. Northwestern University researchers looked at eight mothers before and after childbirth. They discovered...
November 6, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) - Speaking two languages may help delay the damage of dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people who were bilingual did not show the signs of three types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, for more than four years longer than those who spoke only one language. The report was published online Nov. 6 in the journal -Neurology. "Bilingualism...
November 6, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) - Scientists report they've taught monkeys to control the virtual movements of two arms on a computer screen using only their brains. The technology, a futuristic melding of mind and machine, is being developed to help paralyzed patients regain some of their independence. Prior studies have shown that people who are paralyzed from the neck down can learn to control...
November 6, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) - Kids are less likely to be overweight if they eat meals with their families, according to a new study. The research found that children in families who eat together without the television on and stay seated until everyone is finished have lower weight and body-mass index (BMI), a measurement of body fat based on height and weight. The researchers compared BMIs and...
November 6, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) - Children with autism are far more likely to have digestive problems than those without the neurodevelopmental disorder, a new study finds. The gastrointestinal issues (GI) appear linked to autism-related behavioral problems, such as social withdrawal, irritability and repetitive behaviors, according to the research team at the University of California, Davis. "Parents...
November 6, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) - In a reassuring new finding, there appears to be no extra cancer risk among children born after assisted conception. More than 5 million children worldwide have been born through in vitro fertilization (IVF). However, concerns that the manipulation of sperm and egg might make these children more prone to cancer prompted the British researchers to investigate. However,...
November 6, 2013
(HealthDay News) - When the weather gets cold, you can take the temperature change in stride as long as you take a few precautions. The Road Runners Club of America offers these safety guidelines for winter weather running: - Avoid headphones or earplugs so you can hear potential threats, such as cars or falling branches. Don't run when the weather is icy. If you do go out, make sure your shoes have...
November 5, 2013
(HealthDay News) - If you've suffered a minor burn, you may be able to care for it at home. The U.S. National Safety Council offers this first-aid advice for a minor burn: - Cool the burn by running it under cold water until the pain stops. You also can apply a cool compress to the area. Don't apply ice, which could do more harm than good. Cover the burn with a sterile, nonstick bandage. Take an over-the-counter...
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - Two pesticides are associated with an increased risk of endometriosis, a common health problem that occurs in up to 10 percent of reproductive-age women, according to a new study. In endometriosis, tissue that lines the uterus grows outside the womb, leading to pain and infertility in some cases. The condition affects 5 million women in the United States. Researchers...
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - Prostate cancer patients who take the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins appear to face a lower risk of death from their disease, new Canadian research suggests. The decreased risk was strongest for those who were taking the statins before their cancer diagnosis, investigators found. In addition, the study also showed, statin use was associated with a lower...
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - Brain scans reveal that people with fibromyalgia are not as able to prepare for pain as healthy people, and they are less likely to respond to the promise of pain relief. This altered brain processing could explain why people with the mysterious chronic ailment feel pain more intensely and don't respond as well to narcotic painkillers, the researchers said. Their...
November 5, 2013
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Perrigo Recalls Infant Pain and Fever Reliever - Safety concerns have prompted Perrigo to recall 18 batches of an over-the-counter pain and fever reliever for infants that is sold under brand names including Babies R Us and Care One. The U.S.-wide recall covers batches of acetaminophen infant suspension...
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - Pregnant women who snore three or more nights a week are more likely to have a cesarean section and smaller babies, a new study finds. The findings suggest that treating snoring in pregnant women may help reduce health problems among newborns and the associated medical costs, according to the University of Michigan Health System researchers. They looked at 1,673 pregnant...
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - Young women living in the South have much lower rates of vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV) than women in other parts of the United States, a new study reveals. The findings are especially alarming because rates of cervical cancer - which is caused almost exclusively by HPV - are higher in the southern U.S. than in other regions, according to researchers...
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - A new combination pill could provide hope for hepatitis C patients who can't take or don't respond to currently available treatments, researchers say. The pill combines two investigational drugs, sofosbuvir and ledipasvir, and in clinical trials it eliminated the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in nearly all patients who took it, according to findings published online Nov....
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - Men with prostate cancer may face an increased risk for developing melanoma skin cancer down the road, new research suggests. The finding stems from a fresh analysis of data involving more than 60,000 patients, prompted by the study team's observation that roughly 18 percent of cancer diagnoses in the United States today are actually secondary diseases occurring among...
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - There may be a genetic connection between autism in children and language problems in other family members, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at 79 families that included one child with autism and at least one child with a language impairment. Parents, children, grandparents - and even aunts and uncles in some cases - in the families underwent genetic analysis...
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - Texting your boyfriend to say you're running late is one thing. Trying to win an argument via text is quite another, suggests a new study that finds how young couples use text messaging may affect the quality of their relationships. The research doesn't actually prove that texting influences how well couples get along, but it does raise questions about the role played...
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - New research suggests that men who take testosterone supplements after undergoing a minor cardiac procedure are more likely to suffer strokes, heart attacks or die. But it's not clear if there's truly an extra risk for these men. And urologists aren't calling for caution beyond the usual warnings about potential overuse of testosterone supplements. "The investigators...
November 5, 2013
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