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(HealthDay News) - A moisturizer can help keep skin healthy, but it's important to choose the right one. The American Academy of Dermatology offers these suggestions: - Look for a cream or ointment versus a lotion for more moisturizing power. The former are less irritating. Choose ointments or creams that contain oils such as jojoba or olive oil. Look for other beneficial ingredients including mineral...
May 27, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Most Wikipedia Health Articles Contain Errors: Study - Ninety percent of health articles on Wikipedia contain errors, a new study finds. American researchers compared the online encyclopedia's entries about 10 conditions with peer reviewed medical research and found that most Wikipedia articles...
May 27, 2014
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - TV and magazine ads for U.S. cancer centers are heavy on emotional appeal, but light on the facts that patients need to know, a new study finds. In an analysis of more than 400 ads that ran nationwide, researchers found that few gave objective information on cancer treatment benefits or risks. Instead, the ads mainly used emotional appeals - relying on patient...
May 27, 2014
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Some cancers in the United States are tied to poverty, while others are more common among the wealthy, researchers report. In the poorest areas of the country, the incidence of cancer is generally lower than in richer regions, but deaths from cancers are higher, the study authors said. "Socioeconomic status is not something that appears on a medical record,...
May 27, 2014
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A defective gene linked to obesity appears to affect impulse control and food choices. And this could explain why people with the gene have so much trouble maintaining a healthy weight as they age, a new U.S. study says. Middle-aged and older people with obesity-associated variants of the FTO gene tend to gain weight, according to researchers from the National...
May 27, 2014
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The nutritional quality of children's snacks declines as they get older, a new study finds. The researchers found that for younger children, each snack they ate improved their overall diet quality score. But for older children, each snack lowered their overall diet quality score. "Unexpectedly, in elementary school-age participants we found that overall eating...
May 27, 2014
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Daily walks can help older adults remain mobile and improve their quality of life, a new study reveals. "Maintaining independence for older adults is both a public health and a clinical priority, and modifying lifestyle is an important approach to maintaining independence," said Dr. Thomas Gill, one of the study's researchers and a professor of geriatric medicine...
May 27, 2014
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the intravenous antibiotic Dalvance (dalbavancin) to treat methicillin-resistant -Staphylococcus aureus- (MRSA) and other potentially deadly bacterial skin infections resistant to older antibiotics. Dalvance was given priority review and designated a "Qualified Infectious Disease Product" since it's meant to...
May 27, 2014
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The hormone-blocking medication tamoxifen should be given for as long as 10 years following treatment of certain types of breast cancer, according to updated guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). "Tamoxifen taken for five years has been the standard . . . but we now have evidence to recommend up to 10 years of tamoxifen for women...
May 27, 2014
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Children born with HIV face a greater risk of developing resistance to life-saving antiretroviral drugs than HIV-infected adults do, according to new research. Antiretroviral drugs are used to treat people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. "The problem with drug resistance is that once you develop it, it never goes away," study author Dr. Russell...
May 27, 2014
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Breast cancer survivors who had chemotherapy show changes in brain activity during multitasking chores, according to a new Belgian study. These findings may partly explain the phenomenon dubbed "chemo brain." For years, people who've had chemotherapy have reported changes in thinking and memory, especially when doing more than one thing at once. "Before you...
May 27, 2014
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Researchers report that they have discovered the genetic defect that causes albinism in Doberman pinschers. Albinism refers to an inherited skin pigment disorder that causes light or white hair and very fair skin, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. "With an albino Doberman, you see a white or lighter-colored coat, pink noses and lips, along...
May 27, 2014
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A teacher's state of mind may be key to preschoolers' behavior, a new study finds. Researchers found that the students of teachers battling depression acted out more than preschoolers taught by other teachers. The study points to the importance of the mental health of teachers, the investigators said. "Most training for teachers is about managing the classroom...
May 27, 2014
TUESDAY, May 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Numerous factors increase the risk of falls as people age, but there are ways to reduce that risk, a doctor says. Blood pressure drugs can cause problems such as dizziness when going from sitting or lying down to standing, said Dr. Jason Rice, a primary care internist at Loyola University Health System in Maywood, Ill. "If you are taking blood pressure medication,...
May 27, 2014
(HealthDay News) - A child can learn a great deal online, but the Internet can be a dangerous place if the child isn't prepared. The University of Michigan Health System suggests these Internet safety tips: - Teach children about websites that are appropriate and those that are inappropriate. A child should know to leave any site that doesn't seem appropriate or makes the child feel uncomfortable....
May 26, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Cradle cap is a common condition in babies, causing flaking on the scalp. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests these remedies to treat cradle cap: - Wash hair frequently with a gentle shampoo or cleanser, and gently brush with a soft-bristled brush. Use a dandruff shampoo if your pediatrician recommends it. Don't put baby oil on baby's scalp, as it can cause build up. Rub...
May 26, 2014
MONDAY, May 26, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and that means it's time to remind you about sun safety to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Ideally, when you're outside, you should wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says. If it's just too hot to cover up completely,...
May 26, 2014
SUNDAY, May 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The arrival of warm weather means that snakes will be making their appearance, so you should take steps to prevent snakebites, an expert says. The University of Alabama at Birmingham recently treated its first snakebite case of the season, noted Dr. Janyce Sanford, chair of the university's department of emergency medicine. "That is a usual pattern. As soon as...
May 25, 2014
SATURDAY, May 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Taking a dip in the water can help refresh you on a hot day, but you need to protect yourself and your family from bacteria and parasites that can lurk in water, an infectious disease expert says. "One of the worst offenders is the kiddie wading pool," Dr. Christopher Ohl, professor of infectious diseases at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, said in a medical...
May 24, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Diabetes appears to pose a greater risk to heart health for women than men, a new analysis of current research contends. "The risk of coronary heart disease conferred by diabetes is between 40 percent to 50 percent greater for women than for men," said study co-author Rachel Huxley, director of the Queensland Clinical Trials and Biostatistics Centre at the...
May 23, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Italian researchers have successfully used a small kidney dialysis machine they invented to treat newborns with kidney failure. "We have developed a machine for neonates [newborns] who were not treatable before," said lead researcher Dr. Claudio Ronco, director of the department of nephrology at San Bortolo Hospital in Vicenza. "The neonate is so small that...
May 23, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Young children may be most susceptible to red, itchy heat rash, but it can strike anyone at any age. The American Osteopathic Association suggests how to help prevent heat rash: - Wear lightweight, loose clothing that helps draw moisture away from skin. When taking a bath or shower, use cool water and soap that doesn't contain dyes or fragrance. During hot weather, stay in the shade...
May 23, 2014
(HealthDay News) - The pain and stiffness of arthritis, America's leading cause of disability, can be a real pain in the foot. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests these non-surgical options for foot arthritis: - Take anti-inflammatory medication to ease swelling and pain. Use arch supports, pads or shoe inserts. Use custom-made shoes. Use a cane or brace. Get exercise, including physical...
May 23, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - California Counties Sue Drug Companies Over Painkiller Ads - Five drug companies are being sued by two California counties who accuse the firms of making misleading and false claims about the safety of powerful opioid painkillers. The lawsuit filed Wednesday by Orange and Santa Clara counties allege...
May 23, 2014
FRIDAY, May 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Serious mental illness can take between seven and 24 years off a person's life, which is similar to or worse than the impact of heavy smoking, researchers report. "We found that many mental health diagnoses are associated with a drop in life expectancy as great as that associated with smoking 20 or more cigarettes a day," Dr. Seena Fazel, of the department of...
May 23, 2014
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