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WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Good grades really do pay off, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed data from more than 10,000 Americans, and found that a 1-point increase in high school grade point average (GPA) was associated with higher annual earnings later in life - 12 percent more for men and 14 percent more for women. The study, published in the May 19 issue of the -Eastern...
May 21, 2014
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Physical therapy for people with arthritis of the hip doesn't help relieve pain or improve function more than receiving a sham treatment, a new study by Australian researchers suggests. "Receiving physical therapy did not add any greater benefit over simply seeing a caring physical therapist and having positive expectations about treatment," said lead author...
May 21, 2014
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - For politicians, slimmer waistlines may mean more votes on Election Day, a new study finds. "We found weight had a significant effect on voting behavior," study co-author Mark Roehling, a professor of human resources at Michigan State University in East Lansing, said in a university news release. "Additionally, the greater size disparity between candidates,...
May 21, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Obama Vows Punishment if VA Misconduct Allegations Prove True - In his latest public comments about allegations of misconduct at VA hospitals, President Barack Obama expressed his anger and said that VA officials and staff will be punished if investigations confirm misconduct. "I will not stand...
May 21, 2014
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - When diagnosing kidney stones, using ultrasound instead of CT scans reduces costs as well as patients' exposure to radiation, according to new research. A separate study also found that people with type 2 diabetes who maintain tight blood sugar control can lower their risk for developing kidney stones - small, solid deposits that form in the kidneys. "Enhancing...
May 21, 2014
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Healthy weight loss at any time in adulthood is good for your heart, a new study indicates. "Our findings suggest that losing weight at any age can result in long-term cardiovascular health benefits, and support public health strategies and lifestyle modifications that help individuals who are overweight or obese to lose weight at all ages," according to lead...
May 21, 2014
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People with certain chronic lung diseases might breathe a bit easier when their diets contain healthy foods like fruits and fish, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 2,200 adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), those who ate fish, grapefruit, bananas and cheese tended to have better lung function and fewer symptoms...
May 21, 2014
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new drug to treat adults with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency said Tuesday that injections of Entyvio (vedolizumab) can be used to treat patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease who have had poor responses to one or more of the current standard therapies:...
May 21, 2014
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Regular exercise may increase the odds of bladder cancer survival. But smoking and a delay in diagnosis are two factors that might increase the risk of dying from the disease, the findings from two new studies suggest. The first study found that regular physical activity can reduce the risk of dying from bladder cancer. Meanwhile, the second study found that...
May 21, 2014
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The discovery of a molecule that can help insulin last longer in the body and work more efficiently at lowering blood sugar could lead to a new treatment for diabetes, a new study in mice suggests. Giving the animals the molecule lowered levels of insulin-degrading enzyme (IDE), which then raised insulin levels, the Harvard University researchers report. Much...
May 21, 2014
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - How newborns receive the colonies of helpful bacteria that reside in all people and make human life possible has been a mystery. A new study suggests that the placenta - long thought a sterile environment - actually contains a small but diverse bacterial community (a "microbiome") that might serve a crucial role in preparing newborns for life outside the womb....
May 21, 2014
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A home-based walking program benefits people with poor blood circulation in their legs, a new study finds. The study included patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a narrowing of the arteries that can cause leg pain and hinder walking ability. Previous research found that supervised exercise programs can improve walking and reduce the symptoms of...
May 21, 2014
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Many breast cancer patients who have their second breast removed as a precaution don't actually need the double mastectomy, a new study finds. Researchers who evaluated more than 1,400 women with breast cancer found that nearly 7 out of 10 who underwent preventive removal of their healthy breast were not at high risk of cancer in the unaffected breast. "What...
May 21, 2014
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People with the lung condition known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a significantly increased risk of developing heart failure, and the risk is highest among black patients, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed more than 386 million hospital patient discharge records in the United States from 2001 through 2010, including more...
May 21, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Thoughts can quickly spiral downward when something doesn't go your way. But experts say if you learn how to change your way of thinking, you can keep anger in check. The American Psychological Association offers these suggestions: - Don't use words such as "always" or "never" when discussing problems involving yourself or others. Focus on goals and how to achieve them, rather than...
May 20, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Heel pain can stem from a number of causes, from injury or deformity to a number of health conditions. The American Podiatric Medical Association says you can help prevent heel pain by: - Making sure that shoes fit well and provide good sturdy support. Wearing appropriate footwear for all activities. Getting rid of shoes that are worn on the soles or heels. Warming up and stretching...
May 20, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Drug Official Says U.S. Faces 'Heroin Crisis' - The United States is facing a "nationwide heroin crisis," a top federal drug official warns. The number of heroin addicts and abusers increased 75 percent in the last four years, Assistant Secretary of State William Brownfield said Tuesday at a House...
May 20, 2014
TUESDAY, May 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Diet and lifestyle can play a role in lowering a man's risk of prostate cancer, according to a trio of new studies. A diet rich in complex carbohydrates and lower in protein and fat is associated with a 60 percent to 70 percent reduced risk of prostate cancer, said Adriana Vidal, a co-author of two of the studies and an assistant professor at Duke University...
May 20, 2014
TUESDAY, May 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Losing a home to foreclosure may boost a person's suicide risk, according to a new study that looked at pre- and post-"Great Recession" data. The trend seems most prevalent among middle-aged adults, the researchers said. "Suicide rates do tend to go up during recessions," said study lead author Jason Houle, who was a heath and society scholar with the University...
May 20, 2014
TUESDAY, May 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Illness-causing bacteria can survive on surfaces inside airplanes for days or even up to a week, a new study shows. Researchers tested how long two types of harmful bacteria - methicillin-resistant -Staphylococcus aureus- (MRSA) and -E. coli- O157:H7 - could linger on common types of surfaces in airplane cabins. The researchers received six different types of...
May 20, 2014
TUESDAY, May 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) - About two-thirds of healthy American adults are infected with human papillomavirus (HPV), but only a few of the strains they carry are the high-risk types known to cause cancer, new research suggests. Those high-risk HPV strains - known as types 16 and 18 - cause virtually all cervical cancers, according to the U.S. National Cancer Institute. They also cause...
May 20, 2014
TUESDAY, May 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Almost 80 percent of doctors in the United States have switched from paper to electronic health records, new government statistics show. By 2012, almost 72 percent of physicians had made the change, compared to just under 35 percent in 2007, according to the report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since then, the number of doctors using...
May 20, 2014
TUESDAY, May 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Stillbirths are a largely "invisible" but major cause of death worldwide, according to a new study. "In most countries stillbirths do not get birth or death certificates, which contributes to their invisibility; hence, most of the world's newborn deaths and almost all stillbirths enter and leave the world without a piece of paper to record their existence,"...
May 20, 2014
TUESDAY, May 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Researchers report that a new blood test could help doctors find pancreatic cancer at an earlier stage, potentially improving a patient's chances of survival. A set of four "markers" - or signs - in the blood identified cases of pancreatic cancer nine out of 10 times, sorting malignancies from other diseases like chronic pancreatitis or pancreatic cysts. The...
May 20, 2014
TUESDAY, May 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new study by British researchers suggests that e-cigarettes can help people stop smoking. The study found that people who wanted to quit smoking were about 60 percent more likely to succeed if they used e-cigarettes compared to would-be quitters who tried an anti-smoking nicotine patch or gum. "It appears, at least for some people, e-cigarettes are a viable...
May 20, 2014
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