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TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - Sleep-deprived surgeons may be no more likely than rested ones to make an error during an operation the next day, a new study suggests. Canadian researchers found that patients having gallbladder surgery were not at increased risk of complications when their surgeon had handled an emergency operation overnight instead of getting a full night's rest. The findings,...
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - A top Obama administration health official said Tuesday that HealthCare.gov - the troubled federal website used to sign up for insurance - is improving, and insisted that private information provided during the online application process is safe and secure. "I want to assure you that HealthCare.gov can and will be fixed quickly, and we are working literally around...
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - Detecting colon cancer early saves lives, yet only about two-thirds of Americans aged 50 to 75 have undergone screening, health officials said Tuesday. Although the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that men and women 50 and older get screened, about 23 million Americans - or 28 percent of people who should be screened - have never done so, according...
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - Women under 60 typically have lower heart risks than their male peers but diabetes can change all that, a new study finds. The research showed that women younger than 60 who had diabetes were up to four times more likely to develop coronary heart disease than those without diabetes, putting them at the same risk level as men. "We need to work harder to prevent heart...
November 5, 2013
TUESDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) - Older adults who took music lessons during childhood seem to have a faster brain response to speech than those who never played an instrument, according to the results of a new, small study. The findings suggest that musical training early in life has a long-term, beneficial effect on how the brain processes sound. "This study suggests the importance of music education...
November 5, 2013
SATURDAY, Nov. 2 (HealthDay News) - Screening for the human papillomavirus (HPV) is more effective than Pap tests for protecting women against invasive cervical cancer, a new study suggests. HPV causes most cases of cervical cancer. In a Pap test, cells from the cervix are examined under a microscope for abnormalities that can lead to cervical cancer. In HPV-based screening, the cells are initially...
November 4, 2013
(HealthDay News) - No one is able to prevent -all- animal bites, so it's important to know what to do if you are bitten by a dog or cat. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this advice: - Carefully wash the area with soap and warm water. Stop any bleeding by applying a clean towel. Cover the wound with a sterile bandage. Elevate the area above the heart to reduce swelling and the risk...
November 4, 2013
(HealthDay News) - When tendinitis affects the foot, even walking can become difficult. The American Podiatric Medical Association says tendon inflammation can affect the foot due to: - An injury. Overuse. Failure to properly stretch before an activity. Exercising without proper form. Having risk factors for tendinitis, such as flat feet, tight tendons or arthritis. Copyright © 2013 HealthDay. All...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - State laws have reduced the overall rates of secondhand-smoke exposure for many workers, but people in certain occupations are still vulnerable, according to a new study. Researchers looked at worker exposure to secondhand smoke in Massachusetts after the state implemented its Smoke-Free Workplace Law in 2004. They found that the overall percentage of people exposed...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - Gunshot injuries in the United States resulted in more than $16 billion in hospital care costs between 2000 and 2008, according to a new study. The analysis of national data found that the nearly 276,000 victims of gunfire during that period required 1.7 million days of hospital care, an average of almost seven days per incident. The average cost of medical treatment...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - Just one dose of a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine may be enough to provide long-term protection against cervical cancer in women, a new study suggests. The HPV vaccine is currently recommended as a three-dose series, but doctors have found it difficult to finish out the series for many girls. However, the researchers discovered active human papillomavirus antibodies...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - The way a doctor talks about vaccines can make a difference in whether or not parents resist shots for their child, new research suggests. Parents are much less likely to resist these immunizations, the study found, if a doctor uses language that presumes the parent will accept the vaccines, such as "We have to do some shots," instead of language that suggests that...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - U.S. girls are developing breasts at a younger age compared to years past, and obesity appears to explain a large share of the shift, a new study suggests. Researchers found that between 2004 and 2011, American girls typically started developing breasts around the age of 9. And those who were overweight or obese started sooner - usually when they were about 8 years...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - Getting kids to eat less may be as simple as making sure they get a good night's sleep, a new, small study suggests. That doesn't mean sleep is the answer to the U.S. obesity epidemic, but it might be one part of the solution, according to study author Chantelle Hart, an associate professor of public health at Temple University's Center for Obesity Research and Education...
November 4, 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 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - Having healthy gums is good for your heart, a new study says. Researchers found that as people's gum health improved, the buildup of plaque in their arteries slowed. This narrowing of the arteries, called atherosclerosis, is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke and death. The study included 420 adults who underwent tests to assess their gum health and plaque...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - Researchers say they have some good news for severely obese teens who decide to undergo weight-loss surgery: These patients are at low risk for major surgical complications. The number of American teens having weight-loss surgery tripled between the late 1990s and 2003, and it continues to increase. But there is limited information about the safety of the surgery in...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - A new blood test might help doctors determine if a woman will develop a severe form of high blood pressure, known as preeclampsia, during pregnancy, a new study shows. Preeclampsia can damage the kidneys, liver and brain, and lead to fetal complications such as premature delivery, low birth weight and stillbirth, the experts said. The new test checks levels of a protein...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - People with a heart-rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation have a nearly two-fold increased risk of heart attack, and the risk is especially high in women and blacks, a new study finds. About 3 million people in the United States have atrial fibrillation, a number expected to double in the next couple decades, said study lead author Dr. Elsayed Soliman, director...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - Teenaged boys who pump iron and pop steroids in hopes of improving their appearance may be at risk for binge drinking and drug abuse, a new study suggests. This kind of behavior is really a type of eating disorder, said lead researcher Alison Field, an associate professor of epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston. Many people are just familiar...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - Women who shed pounds after weight-loss surgery gained a more satisfying sex life, researchers report. Two years after their procedure, known as bariatric surgery, women reported improvements in their arousal, lubrication, sexual desire and overall sexual satisfaction, according to a study published online Nov. 4 in -JAMA Surgery. Blood tests also showed that the women...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - Middle-aged women who follow a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet may live a healthier, longer life, a new study suggests. "Women with healthier dietary patterns at midlife were 40 percent more likely to survive to age 70 or over," said lead researcher Cecilia Samieri, a postdoctoral fellow who conducted the study while at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - Your throat is on fire. It hurts to swallow, and you're losing your voice. Is it time to see a doctor for antibiotics? - In the near future, researchers report, it may be possible to click on an app, answer two questions about your symptoms and find out whether a seriously sore throat is actually a strep infection. "Those questions would be: Do you have a cough, and...
November 4, 2013
MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) - Johnson & Johnson will pay more than $2 billion in fines and plead guilty to a misdemeanor for improperly marketing its antipsychotic drug Risperdal and two other medications, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday. Risperdal is approved in the United States to treat symptoms of mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar mania, and to ease irritability...
November 4, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) - Don't forget to turn your clock back an hour this weekend, and try some simple tips to get more restful sleep. The switch from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time officially occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, and it moves one hour of daylight from the evening to the morning. "For the body, the time changes are like jet lag - they sleep-deprive the patient at the time...
November 3, 2013
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