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SUNDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) - Ten-kilometer races have become increasingly popular in the United States over the past decade and today's runners don't fit the old stereotypes, a new analysis finds. Researchers who studied data from 10 of the nation's largest 10-km races between 2002 and 2011 found that women today make up the majority of runners in these races, although men run faster. The top...
November 3, 2013
THURSDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) - Many people living with Parkinson's disease suffer from hallucinations and delusions, but an experimental drug might offer some relief without debilitating side effects. The drug - pimavanserin - appears to significantly relieve these troubling symptoms, according to the results of a phase 3 trial to test its effectiveness. Such symptoms affect as many as half of...
November 1, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Nail biting is a common way to cope with anxiety or boredom, but it's an unhealthy habit. Here's what the Nemours Foundation has to say about the dangers of nail biting: - Biting your nails prevents them from doing their job, from helping to pick up small objects to scratching an itch. Biting nails can lead to tiny openings in the skin, which can trigger an infection. Germs that...
November 1, 2013
(HealthDay News) - If you really want healthy teeth and gums, brushing alone won't cut it. Make sure you floss regularly to help keep your mouth clean. The American Dental Association offers these tips for proper flossing: - Make flossing part of your daily routine. Designate a time of day to devote to flossing. Don't forget to floss your child's teeth. Start as soon as the child has two teeth that...
November 1, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) - Bruce Cleland has vivid memories of the day in 1986 when he learned that his daughter Georgia, then 2, had been diagnosed with the most common form of childhood leukemia. He got the news that Georgia had acute lymphoblastic leukemia in a phone call from his wife, Izzi. "I nearly fell out of my chair," Cleland recalled recently. "Leukemia was a really dark word. I thought...
November 1, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) - The preterm birth rate in the United States fell for a sixth consecutive year in 2012 - and that 11.5 percent rate is a 15-year low, a new report says. Six states - Alaska, California, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon and Vermont - earned an "A" on the March of Dimes' annual premature birth report card because their preterm birth rates met the group's 9.6 percent goal....
November 1, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) - Applying prescription-strength fluoride directly to the teeth can benefit patients at increased risk for cavities, a new expert panel concludes. This fluoride can be applied by patients at home or by a dentist in the office, said the new evidence-based clinical recommendations from the American Dental Association. "Topical fluoride therapy is the use of fluorides in...
November 1, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) - Losing belly fat and limiting processed foods and other sources of dietary phosphorus might help reduce your risk of kidney disease, a new study finds. Phosphorus is added to many processed foods to enhance their flavor and extend their shelf life. High levels of phosphorus are also naturally found in animal, dairy and vegetable proteins, said study leader Dr. Alex...
November 1, 2013
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Appeals Court Ruling Forces One-Third of Texas Abortion Clinics to Close - One-third of abortion clinics in Texas will no longer be able to perform the procedure as of Friday after a federal appeals court overturned a previous court ruling on the state's new abortion restrictions. On Thursday evening,...
November 1, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) - Gazyva (obinutuzumab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in combination with the anti-cancer drug chlorambucil for people with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). CLL is a progressive cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Some 15,680 Americans are likely to be diagnosed and 4,580 are projected to die from the disease this...
November 1, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) - The risk of domestic violence often is passed from parents to their children, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from more than 1,600 American families and found that nearly four out of five families in which parents were involved with intimate-partner violence had adult children who committed violence against partners, and three-quarters of those families...
November 1, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) - Most adults who help children take inhaled asthma medications don't know all of the steps involved for their proper use, new research finds. Using inhalers improperly often means a child receives too little medication, which can lead to continuing symptoms or worsening asthma, the study authors noted. "Of the 10 steps for accurate technique, we were surprised to learn...
November 1, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) A romantic relationship can change when one partner slims down, and not always in a good way, new research suggests. "Losing weight can affect your relationship negatively," said Lynsey Romo, an assistant professor of communication at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh. In her study of 21 couples in which one partner had lost an average of 60 pounds in two years...
November 1, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) - Just six people enrolled for health insurance through the federal HealthCare.gov website the first day of operation on Oct. 1, just-released Obama administration documents show. By the end of the second day, 248 people had enrolled in the controversial insurance program, which has been plagued by computer problems that virtually crippled the system in the first days...
November 1, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) - With another flu season fast approaching, those in the know offer ways to guard against infection or deal with the flu if your efforts fail. "Immunization is the most important step in protecting yourself against the flu," Dr. Kenneth Bromberg, director of the vaccine research center and chairman of pediatrics at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, in New York City, said...
November 1, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) - For women at high risk for bleeding during angioplasty, the wrist may be a better entry site than the groin, a new study indicates. It included more than 1,700 women who underwent angioplasty to clear a blocked heart artery and have a stent inserted to keep the artery open. The Duke Medicine researchers decided to conduct the study after noting that American doctors...
November 1, 2013
FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) - People with the skin disorder psoriasis might be at higher risk for heart failure and should be screened for heart disease, experts say. Researchers looked at medical data on all adults in Denmark. They found that people with psoriasis are more prone to develop heart failure and that the risk of heart failure rises as psoriasis gets more severe. "Our findings underline...
November 1, 2013
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Sesame Street Characters Will Promote Fruits, Veggies to Kids - Big Bird and other Sesame Street characters have been recruited to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables. Under an agreement announced Wednesday, Sesame Workshop will allow the Produce Marketing Association and the Partnership...
October 31, 2013
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) - Closing live poultry markets quickly and substantially reduced bird-to-human transmission of the deadly H7N9 bird flu virus in China, according to a new study. Soon after the initial outbreak of H7N9 in the spring of 2013, 780 live poultry markets in four major Chinese cities - Shanghai, Hangzhou, Huzhou and Nanjing - were closed. The pet bird trade also was halted....
October 31, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Some newborns appear to have their days and nights mixed up - sleeping mostly during the day and being more alert at night. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how parents can help correct this problem: - Develop a consistent routine that clearly differentiates day from night. During the day, don't worry about keeping things quiet and soothing. At night, however, focus on...
October 31, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Baby's first dental visit is very important, even if there is only one tooth. The American Dental Association explains what should happen at your child's first visit with the dentist: - A careful examination to look for any injuries, cavities or any other problems with your child's mouth or teeth. An evaluation of your child's risk for tooth decay. A thorough cleaning of your child's...
October 31, 2013
THURSDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) - Halloween activities, such as parties and trick-or-treating, could be dangerous for children with food allergies, a medical expert warns. Even mild food allergies that result in watery eyes or a rash could become more severe after a child is re-exposed to an allergen, said Dr. Joyce Rabbat, a pediatric allergy specialist with the Loyola University Health System,...
October 31, 2013
THURSDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) - Early stem cell transplants do not improve overall survival in high-risk patients with aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but may be beneficial for a small group of patients with the very highest risk, according to a new study. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer of the white blood cells (lymphocytes). Larger-than-normal lymph nodes and fever are common symptoms. Many...
October 31, 2013
THURSDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) - Although a breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating news, some women say they also go through positive personal growth from the experience, a new study finds. Most people have heard of post-traumatic stress, but there also is a centuries-old concept that's now known as "post-traumatic growth" - positive psychological changes a person has in response to a major...
October 31, 2013
THURSDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) - A dog can tell when another pooch is wagging its tail to the left or right and responds differently when the wag goes one way or the other, a new study shows. Previous research by the same team showed that dogs wag to the right when they feel happy (seeing their owners, for example) and to the left when they're upset (seeing an unfriendly dog, for example). That...
October 31, 2013
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