MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Chocolate Eaters Are Slimmer
March 26, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
People who eat chocolate frequently tend to be thinner than those who eat it less often.
Calling Yourself Fat Increases Depression Risk
March 26, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Saying things like "I'm so fat," and "I need to work out more," may be deleterious to your body image and mental health.
Fire Hazard Leads to Recall of Adjustable Mattress Bases by Leggett & Platt
March 23, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Electrical components in the motor control board can fail and short causing overheating, which poses a fire hazard.
Can Oral Sex Give You Cancer?
March 23, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The idea that oral sex can lead to oral cancer is, at this point, speculation, experts say.
Family Ties: Father-to-Son Sperm Donation Sparks Ethics Debate
March 23, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A couple in the Netherlands with fertility problems recently decided to conceive a child using sperm from the husband's father. Experts weigh in on the ethics of this situation.
Early Bacteria Exposure Important for Building Immunity, Study Says
March 22, 2012, Jennifer Welsh, LiveScience Staff Writer
Sharing your system with certain microbes may prevent autoimmune diseases.
Safety 1st Push 'N Snap Cabinet Locks Recalled
March 22, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Lock failure allows children unintended access to items.
New Strain of Whooping Cough Has Global Epidemic Potential, Study Suggest
March 21, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A new strain of whooping cough may be causing a sharp rise in cases of the disease in Australia, and should be monitored globally, according to a new study.
New Genetic Marker May Protect Some People Against HIV
March 21, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A new genetic marker associated with protection against HIV has been found.
Shock and Fire Hazard Leads to Ceiling Fan Recall
March 21, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Included bulbs exceed maximum wattage for product.
About to Have a Heart Attack? New Test May Tell
March 21, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A new test may one day identify patients who are on the brink of having a heart attack.
Most Sinus Infections Don't Require Antibiotics, New Guidelines Say
March 21, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Most sinus infections are viral and do not need antibiotics.
Daily Aspirin Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk
March 20, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Taking aspirin daily may help prevent cancer, and could perhaps reduce it's ability to spread through the body, growing evidence suggests.
Some Antipsychotic Drugs May Be Less Effective than Thought, Study Says
March 20, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Drugs used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic illnesses may not work as well as doctors think they do.
The 50 Worst US Cities for Allergies
March 20, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A new report lists the cities in the U.S. that are worst for people with spring allergies.
Worst US Cities for Allergies Revealed
March 20, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A new report lists the worst cities in the U.S. for people with spring allergies.
America's Best Hospitals: 2012 Rankings
March 20, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The organization HealthGrades has released its 2012 lists of the best hospitals in the U.S.
Best US Hospitals: 2012 Rankings
March 20, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The organization HealthGrades has released its list of the best 50 and 100 hospitals in the U.S.
12 Steps to Prevent Accidental Poisoning
March 19, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Marking the 50th Anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week: March 13-24
Thin Patients at Greater Risk of Dying After Surgery
March 19, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Being thin may be a risk factor for death following surgery
Shock Therapy's Mystery Closer to Being Solved
March 19, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Scientists may have figured out how "shock therapy" works to treat depression.
7 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
March 19, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
You can lower your risk of death from heart disease by following seven health recommendations, a new study finds.
Parents of Kids with Autism Earn Less
March 19, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Autism places a significant financial burden on families.
Synthetic Marijuana Can Cause Teens to Be Unresponsive, or Aggressive
March 19, 2012, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Teens who have used synthetic marijuana can be sent emergency rooms to be treated for some unusual side effects, doctors say.
The Truth About Potassium Bromate
March 16, 2012, Luke Yoquinto, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Potassium bromate, a food additive that can help bread dough hold together, is banned in several countries, but legal in the U.S.