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TUESDAY, Oct. 22 (HealthDay News) - Children with low levels of vitamin D may be at increased risk for anemia, according to a large new study. Researchers analyzed blood samples from more than 10,400 children and found that vitamin D levels were consistently lower in youngsters with anemia, a condition involving lower-than-normal levels of red blood cells. Kids with vitamin D levels below 30 nanograms...
October 22, 2013
TUESDAY, Oct. 22 (HealthDay News) - Meat or plant-based "jerky" pet treats have been tied to mysterious illnesses in thousands of dogs, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which is asking the public for help in getting to the bottom of the issue. "This is one of the most elusive and mysterious outbreaks we've encountered," Bernadette Dunham, director of the FDA's Center for Veterinary...
October 22, 2013
SUNDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) - If you've ever wondered how the flu virus succeeds at infecting so many people, a new study of mice may offer some insight. The flu actually targets cells of the immune system that are best able to disarm the virus, according to the study. These first responders, known as memory B cells, produce antibodies that can bind to the virus and neutralize it. These cells...
October 21, 2013
(HealthDay News) - If kids don't drink enough water, every part of their body won't function properly, health experts say. The Nemours Foundation offers these tips for parents to make sure kids are staying hydrated: - Water and milk are the best fluid choices for kids. Offer them plenty of fruit as well, since it has high water content. Encourage children to drink with meals and any time they are thirsty....
October 21, 2013
(HealthDay News) - An asthma action plan is a written guide that explains how to manage your asthma, and instructions for when to call the doctor or head to the emergency room. The American Lung Association says your asthma action plan should include: - Basic personal information, including your name. Emergency contact information. Your health-care provider's contact information. Classification for...
October 21, 2013
MONDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) - Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to suffer from chronic constipation and fecal incontinence than kids without the neurobehavioral condition, a new study says. The study of more than 700,000 children found that constipation nearly tripled and fecal incontinence increased six-fold among kids with ADHD. "We also...
October 21, 2013
MONDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) - Widespread vaccination of teens against whooping cough has resulted in fewer U.S. infants being hospitalized for the respiratory infection, also known as pertussis, according to a new study. The researchers said their findings highlight the importance of raising vaccination rates among teens and adults to end the ongoing whooping cough epidemic among infants. Waning...
October 21, 2013
MONDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) - Even after working with several nursing experts, first-time mom Katie Sweet wasn't able to make enough of her own breast milk to feed her newborn daughter. And she said her baby just didn't do well on formula. "Honestly, my daughter is a completely different girl on breast milk. She has less stomach issues, she sleeps better and seems more alert," said Sweet, an insurance...
October 21, 2013
MONDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) - Spanking can affect a child's behavior and learning ability for years, with the impact of physical discipline reverberating even as kids near adolescence, a new study suggests. Nine-year-olds who were spanked at least twice a week by their mother at age 3 or 5 are much more likely to break rules and act aggressively than children who weren't spanked, according to...
October 21, 2013
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Research Backlog at NIH Due to Shutdown - It will take some time before research programs return to normal at the U.S. National Institutes of Health after the end of the federal government shutdown, officials say. During the shutdown, 73 percent of NIH's 18,646 employees were placed on enforced...
October 21, 2013
MONDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) - There's new hope for anyone who's bald or balding: Researchers report they're getting closer to the goal of cloning hair cells and coaxing them to grow hair once they're replanted in the scalp. "We've been able to overcome the first block," said study co-author Angela Christiano, a professor of dermatology and genetics & development at the Center for Human Genetics...
October 21, 2013
MONDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) - Scientists who say they discovered a "body clock" that can reveal the biological age of most human tissues suggest that their findings may help shed light on why people's bodies age and how to slow the process. Their results also provide important insights into cancer and stem cell research, the researchers said. "To fight aging, we first need an objective way of...
October 21, 2013
MONDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) - Saying he's confident the problems will get fixed, President Barack Obama on Monday admitted that there is "no excuse" for the troubles plaguing the beleaguered HealthCare.gov website. "There's no sugar-coating it. The website has been too slow, people have been getting stuck during the application process, and I think it's fair to say that nobody's more frustrated...
October 21, 2013
MONDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) - Experts have long suspected that breast milk may have the power to prevent babies from getting infected with HIV, and new research gives insight into why that might be so. Researchers say they've discovered a component of breast milk that appears to kill the virus that causes AIDS, potentially preventing some babies from becoming infected by their mothers. "Even though...
October 21, 2013
MONDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) - Most patients are not being informed by their doctors of the possibility that they could be overdiagnosed and overtreated as a result of their cancer screenings, researchers say. Although cancer screenings can detect disease at an earlier stage when it's more treatable, they can also detect cancers that will never progress and cause symptoms. Researchers in Germany...
October 21, 2013
MONDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) - Bottle-feeding might increase the risk that infants will develop a common but serious form of stomach obstruction that causes projectile vomiting. Researchers found that babies were at least twice as likely to suffer hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) if they were bottle-fed versus breast-fed, according to findings published online Oct. 21 in the journal -JAMA Pediatrics....
October 21, 2013
MONDAY, Oct. 21 (HealthDay News) - Screening for chronic kidney disease is not recommended for adults with no symptoms or risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, according to new guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP). The group explained there isn't enough evidence to justify screenings for these people because the risks and potential problems of testing...
October 21, 2013
SUNDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) - With the New York City Marathon just two weeks away, a sports diet expert advises runners that proper nutrition and hydration are crucial for anyone training for the Nov. 3 race. Long-distance runners are at risk for low bone density, stress fractures and irregular periods, so it's important for them to provide their bodies with enough energy to achieve peak performance...
October 20, 2013
SATURDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) - Nobody is immune from the negative health effects of stress. The good news is that staying active is a natural and effective way to reduce stress and avoid related issues like weight fluctuations, nausea and feeling tired, experts say. "Stress can have many negative effects on the body, such as fatigue, headaches, upset stomach, insomnia, weight loss or gain, muscle...
October 19, 2013
SATURDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) - When it comes to bedside manner, the eyes have it. That's the message of a new study that suggests patients like doctors who make eye contact and think they're more empathetic. "The goal is to one day engineer systems and technologies that encourage the right amount of physician eye contact and other nonverbal social communication," study co-author Enid Montague,...
October 19, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Cold therapy helps alleviate pain and swelling caused by sprains, strains and the like by reducing blood flow to the affected area. The University of Rochester Medical Center in New York offers these guidelines: - Use cold therapy within 24 to 48 hours of an injury - such as bruises, bumps, sprains or strains. Wrap an ice or gel pack in a thin towel before applying to the area. Do...
October 18, 2013
(HealthDay News) - Heat therapy can ease pain and stiffness, muscle tightness and spasms. The University of Michigan Health System explains the best uses for heat therapy: - Use heat to help loosen up stiff muscles and joints and make them more limber. Do not use heat immediately after an injury or if there is swelling. Heat may worsen swelling by increasing blood flow to the area. Apply moist heat,...
October 18, 2013
FRIDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) - Some people might be genetically inclined to be negative, according to a new study. Researchers found that a specific gene variant can cause people to perceive emotional events - especially negative ones - more vividly than others. Previous research showed that this same gene variant plays a role in the formation of emotional memories. In this study, 200 volunteers...
October 18, 2013
FRIDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) - You have to wade through a lot of insurance jargon and be a skilled number-cruncher to choose the right health insurance plan on the new health exchanges, health literacy and consumer decision-making experts say. By making informed choices, consumers not only help themselves, they help drive overall health-plan quality, efficiency and pricing, the experts pointed...
October 18, 2013
FRIDAY, Oct. 18 (HealthDay News) - Even small marketing efforts at parks can have an effect on the health fitness of local communities, according to a new study. Minor improvements to signage and visual reminders about park activities are a cost-effective way to increase park usage and boost physical activity, researchers found. "The study shows that environmental cues influence and change individual...
October 18, 2013
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