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TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Teens and young adults who attempted suicide were found to have abnormalities in the frontal areas of their brains, a new study says. Researchers conducted brain scans on 68 participants, aged 14 to 25, with bipolar disorder, a mental illness that causes extreme emotional highs and lows. Of those patients, 26 had attempted suicide. Brain scans were also done...
December 9, 2014
(HealthDay News) - A space heater provides comforting warmth during the cold days of winter, but it can also pose a significant fire hazard. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security offers these space-heater safety tips: - Look for a heater that's tested by Underwriters Laboratories or similar. Place your heater at least 3 feet from any furniture, drapes or other flammable items....
December 9, 2014
(HealthDay News) - A bunion develops when the joint at the base of the big toe becomes swollen and most likely painful. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests how to ease bunion pain: - Make sure shoes fit properly and comfortably, and mold to the shape of your feet. Opt for shoes with a soft sole, wide toe box and wide instep. Avoid heels of more than 2 1/4 inches, those that are too...
December 9, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Americans who get job-based health insurance are spending a bigger chunk of their paychecks on health care than they were a decade ago, and they may be getting less financial protection for the money, a new report suggests. Premium increases sharply outpaced wage growth between 2003 and 2013, researchers at the Commonwealth Fund reported Tuesday. Family health...
December 9, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Despite large declines in smoking rates, cigarettes still cause about one-third of cancer deaths in the United States, according to a new study. "Our results indicate that cigarette smoking causes about three in 10 cancer deaths in the contemporary United States. Reducing smoking prevalence as rapidly as possible should be a top priority for U.S. public health...
December 9, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Many women have to get up more than once a night because of a full bladder, a new study finds. Researchers found that of over 2,000 women aged 40 and up, one-third said they routinely got up at least twice a night to use the bathroom. Doctors refer to that as nocturia, and it can be a sign that you're drinking too much tea or coffee at night - or a signal of...
December 9, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - High-income doctors make more money by ordering more procedures for each patient rather than by seeing more patients, which may not be the best thing for patients, a new study suggests. The findings from the analysis of 2012 Medicare data were "very surprising," according to the authors of the research letter published Dec. 8 in the journal -JAMA Internal Medicine....
December 9, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Using insecticide sprays along with bed nets does not provide children with more protection against malaria than nets alone, a new study finds. The study included about 8,000 children, aged 6 months to 14 years, in the West African nation of Gambia, who used either insecticidal bed nets alone or the bed nets in combination with having their homes sprayed with...
December 9, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Most women with celiac disease are not at increased risk for fertility problems, new research contends. Researchers analyzed data from more than 2 million women of childbearing age in the United Kingdom and found that, overall, women with celiac disease were no more likely to have fertility problems than those without the digestive disorder. However, women diagnosed...
December 9, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - Many Medicaid-Listed Doctors Unavailable to Patients - Half of the doctors who are supposed to provide care to Medicaid enrollees could not offer appointments to those patients, according to a federal government report to be issued Tuesday. Investigators contacted 1,800 doctors listed by more than...
December 9, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Cutting medical residents' work hours hasn't reduced death rates, hospital readmission rates or outcomes of surgery, two new studies find. "The work-hour restrictions have been controversial because there have been questions whether they are positive or negative," said Dr. James Arrighi, an associate professor of medicine at Brown University in Providence, R.I....
December 9, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The number of medical student-run free clinics at U.S. medical schools has doubled in the last decade, according to a new study. In 2005, there were about 110 student-run free clinics at 49 medical schools that belonged to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). This new study found just over 200 such clinics at 86 AAMC-member medical schools. More...
December 9, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People applying to become medical residents in the United States speak a wide range of non-English languages, but many aren't the languages spoken by patients with limited English skills, a new study finds. More than 25 million U.S. residents speak limited English, which represents an increase of 80 percent from 1990 to 2010. About two-thirds of them speak Spanish,...
December 9, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Doctors who were trained in high-cost areas of the United States may be more likely to practice expensive medicine, a new study suggests. However, that effect gradually decreases over time. Researchers from George Washington University analyzed Medicare claims data from doctors who completed their residencies between 1992 and 2010. They found that those who...
December 9, 2014
SATURDAY, Dec. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) - In a small new trial, a form of treatment based on the body's immune system appears to be helping patients with Hodgkin lymphoma for whom other treatments had failed. Hodgkin lymphoma - a cancer of white blood cells called lymphocytes - is one of the most common cancers in children and young adults in the United States, with about 10,000 new cases occurring...
December 8, 2014
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A hard hit to the chest during a football game resulted in three days of an irregular heart rhythm for a 16-year-old player, researchers report in a new case study. The paper, published online Dec. 8 in the journal -Pediatrics-, describes the first known report of atrial fibrillation in a teenager following blunt force trauma to the chest. The boy was apparently...
December 8, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Icy, wet and slippery winter roads pose serious driving hazards, but some preparation before you leave can help you stay safe. The Indiana Department of Transportation offers these suggestions: - Check driving conditions before you leave, remembering to drive slow and easy in bad weather. Or simply skip the trip altogether. Make sure any snow that has accumulated on your car's windows,...
December 8, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Shedding hair can be a genetic trait, but it can also be a sign of physical or mental distress. The American Academy of Dermatology mentions these potential reasons for hair shedding: - Losing at least 20 pounds quickly. Having recently given birth. Suffering a great deal of emotional stress, such as from a family problem or loss of a job. Having a high fever or a serious illness,...
December 8, 2014
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Some professional football players are seeking unproven stem cell therapies to speed their recovery from injuries. But experts are concerned that they may be unaware of the potential risks, a new report shows. Stem cell therapy has attracted the attention of elite athletes. A number of National Football League (NFL) players have highlighted their use of those...
December 8, 2014
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Many Americans would take some type of action if they learned they had a genetic risk for a disease, even if they weren't actually ill, a new study finds. Adults in a nationwide survey were asked to imagine they had a genetic risk for either heart disease, colon cancer or Alzheimer's disease. Each participant was given a level of risk between 20 percent and 80...
December 8, 2014
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Immediate medical treatment of a dislocated shoulder reduces the risk of bone, muscle and nerve injuries as well as the risk of future dislocations, a new study found. Prompt treatment includes scans of the shoulder before and after it is reset. These scans check for possible fractures or other muscle and bone injuries, according to the researchers who reviewed...
December 8, 2014
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - High Heels Boost Women's Appeal to Men: Study - Men have a hard time resisting a woman in high heels, according to a new study. Researchers in France found that a woman who drops a glove while wearing high heels is nearly 50 percent more likely to have a man retrieve it for her than if she's wearing...
December 8, 2014
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Nine out of 10 primary care doctors in the United States are concerned about prescription drug abuse in their communities, a new study finds. And, nearly half of the physicians surveyed said they were less likely to prescribe powerful painkillers than they were just a year ago. Researchers surveyed 580 internists, family doctors and general practitioners across...
December 8, 2014
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Exotic hookah water pipes are all the rage among teens and young adults, but a new study suggests they could be a "gateway" device to cigarette smoking. The study found a similar effect for young people who use snus - a type of moist chewing tobacco that is popular in Sweden. "Yet, water pipe tobacco remains largely unregulated by the FDA [U.S. Food and Drug...
December 8, 2014
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Eating food from cans lined with the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) could raise your blood pressure, a new study suggests. BPA previously has been linked to a variety of ills, including heart problems, developmental problems in children and high blood pressure. The chemical is widely used in products ranging from plastic bottles and food containers to dental fillings...
December 8, 2014
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