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FRIDAY, May 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A serious complication of type 1 diabetes called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can cause temporary changes to the brain matter of children newly diagnosed with the disease, researchers say. What's more, those changes may cause a decrease in memory and attention that persists for at least half a year following the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, the new study reports....
May 23, 2014
FRIDAY, May 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The size of a brain aneurysm does not play a major role in its risk of bursting, a new study finds. A brain aneurysm occurs when a blood vessel in the brain weakens and balloons out. If it bursts, it causes a bleeding (hemorrhagic) stroke that typically results in brain damage or death. Finnish researchers analyzed data from aneurysm patients who were followed...
May 23, 2014
FRIDAY, May 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - As they learn more about electronic cigarettes, American smokers are becoming less likely to believe that the devices are a safer choice than tobacco cigarettes, a new study finds. In 2010, nearly 85 percent of smokers believed e-cigarettes were less dangerous than traditional cigarettes, but that dropped to 65 percent of smokers in 2013, researchers report in...
May 23, 2014
FRIDAY, May 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Even though they have less access to online technologies, poor teens are as likely as middle-class and rich teens to be victims of cyberbullying, according to a new study. The findings suggest that there is no economic "digital divide" when it comes to cyberbullying, said lead author Thomas Holt, an associate professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University....
May 23, 2014
FRIDAY, May 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Everyone knows that to be healthy you should eat right and exercise. But now a new campaign is adding one more thing to that list: get a good night's sleep every night. "The urgency of our message cannot be overstated: Sleep is a necessity, not a luxury, and the pursuit of healthy sleep should be one of our top priorities," Dr. Safwan Badr, president of the American...
May 23, 2014
FRIDAY, May 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Active children have a healthier distribution of body fat, regardless of their weight, according to a new study. "These results are interesting because it wasn't a weight-loss study. More than half the kids who participated were at a healthy weight, and that allowed us to observe how exercise or lack of exercise affected body composition in normal-weight and...
May 23, 2014
FRIDAY, May 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Smoking, decorative contact lenses and laser pointers all pose a threat to your eyes, but sitting too close to the television or computer screen doesn't, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. As part of Healthy Vision month in May, the FDA separates fact from fiction when it comes to protecting your eyes. Many people believe it's legal to sell decorative...
May 23, 2014
FRIDAY, May 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) - If you're returning home after having chest surgery at an out-of-town hospital, flying is as safe as driving, an expert says. It's widely believed that ground travel is safer than air travel after chest surgery, but a study by Mayo Clinic thoracic surgeon Dr. Stephen Cassivi found that isn't true. He also concluded there is no reason to wait for weeks after chest...
May 23, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Swaddling your infant in a blanket can be soothing and help the child sleep more soundly. But it's important to swaddle safely. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions: - Spread out a blanket flat, turning down one corner. Place baby's head on the folded-down corner. Straighten baby's left arm. Take the left corner of the blanket and wrap it across baby's body,...
May 22, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Sensitive teeth can make eating and drinking painful and unpleasant. The American Dental Association's Mouthhealthy.org website explains these possible causes of sensitive teeth: - Having a cavity or tooth decay. Developing a tooth fracture. Having a worn filling. Having worn tooth enamel. Having gum disease. Having an exposed dental root. Copyright © 2014 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
May 22, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Recalled Hummus and Dip Could Pose Listeria Risk - Nearly 15,000 pounds of hummus and dip products are being recalled by Lansal, Inc. due to possible contamination with listeria bacteria, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young, frail and elderly people. The company has...
May 22, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - High health insurance co-pays in the United States increase the odds that children with asthma will miss out on important doctor visits and preventive medications, a new survey finds. Parents with higher co-pays reported switching to less expensive drugs, giving their children less medication than prescribed and putting off doctor visits or trips to the emergency...
May 22, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - There's been a steep increase in the number of Americans being treated at emergency departments for abuse of the sedative alprazolam, best known as Xanax, federal officials reported Thursday. The number of emergency department visits related to abuse of alprazolam (brand names Xanax, Xanax XR, and Niravam) climbed from more than 57,000 in 2005 to nearly 124,000...
May 22, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Cheaper food could be a major cause of the obesity epidemic in the United States, according to a new study. The study also found that it's an epidemic that is hitting all Americans, not just certain groups. "Not only has food been getting cheaper, but it is easier to acquire and easier to prepare," Roland Sturm, lead author of the report and a senior economist...
May 22, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - You need to consume adequate amounts of protein at each meal of the day to keep your muscles at their best, a new study shows. But many Americans get uneven amounts of protein, with too little at breakfast and lunch and too much at dinner, according to the researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Their study included healthy adults...
May 22, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The first gene-based test to help determine red blood cell compatibility between a blood donor and a recipient has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The four major blood groups - A, B, AB or O - are determined by the presence or absence of two antigens (A and B) on the surface of red blood cells, according to the American Red Cross. In...
May 22, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Music moves people in many ways. And it appears to cause especially strong reactions in pregnant women, a new study finds. Moms-to-be showed greater changes in blood pressure in response to music than other women and had stronger feelings about pleasant and unpleasant music, according to the researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain...
May 22, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Scientists have developed a new vaccine for malaria using protective immune system cells from children who appear to be naturally resistant to the deadly infectious disease. Initial tests of the vaccine in mice looked promising, according to a new study. Certain children are naturally resistant to the mosquito-borne infectious disease. And, it was recently...
May 22, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Foodies, take heed - your online complaint about that spring roll that made you queasy may not fall on deaf ears. Restaurant review websites like Yelp can help health inspectors track down unreported outbreaks of food poisoning, a pilot project in New York City has found. Reviews posted on Yelp helped inspectors identify previously unknown food-poisoning outbreaks...
May 22, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Deaf children with cochlear implants are at increased risk for developmental delays in memory and higher thinking, a new study finds. A cochlear implant is an implanted device that helps provide a sense of sound to people who are deaf or have severe hearing loss, according to the U.S. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. This study...
May 22, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Illegal online pharmacies that sell unapproved and potentially dangerous prescription drugs to Americans were targeted this week in a worldwide operation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. More than 19,600 packages containing medicines supposedly from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Great Britain were seized in the action, which involved...
May 22, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Cancer risk for kidney transplant recipients may vary depending on the type of kidney disease they have, a new study finds. Patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a genetic disorder, may be less likely to develop cancer than those with other types of kidney disease, but they still have a higher cancer risk than people in the general population, the...
May 22, 2014
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Despite short-term risks, kidney transplant patients are less likely to die prematurely than kidney failure patients receiving the most advanced dialysis treatments, new research suggests. Canadian scientists found that patients receiving donor kidneys - depending on the quality of the organ match - were up to 61 percent less likely to experience treatment...
May 22, 2014
(HealthDay News) - It's common for college freshmen to gain a few extra pounds during those first few months away from home. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says new college students should be aware of these risk factors for weight gain: - Getting insufficient exercise. Having more unhealthy food choices. Snacking more frequently. Taking in more calories, including from drinks that are high...
May 21, 2014
(HealthDay News) - You want to help your child feel better by giving medicine, not make the problem worse by dosing incorrectly. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions: - Ask your pharmacist or doctor for an information sheet about any newly used medication. Ask the doctor or pharmacist to indicate on the bottle label what the medication is for. Give your child only the...
May 21, 2014
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