MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Cell Research Shows Promise in Hard-To-Treat Breast Cancer
February 03, 2011, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
The study shows there is something amiss in what appears to be normal breast tissue in women with a certain mutation.
Acne: What Causes It and How Can it Be Treated?
February 03, 2011, Lauren Cox, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Teens might suffer the most, but anyone can develop acne.
New Test May Screen Donated Blood for Fatal Disease-Causing Proteins
February 03, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A new blood test can diagnose cases of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a brain disorder caused by tiny proteins known as prions.
In Elderly, Metabolic Syndrome May Lead to Memory Decline
February 02, 2011, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
People with metabolic syndrome were 20 percent more likely to experience a decline in their short-term memory over the study period.
Gene Mutation Greatly Increases Schizophrenia Risk
February 02, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The mutation impacts a gene that helps to regulate learning and behavior.
Of Mice and Men: Engineered Rodent Can Test Human Diabetes Drugs
February 02, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The mice can be used to test human drugs for safety and efficacy before they're tested in human clinical trials.
Weight Gain: How Food Actually Puts on Pounds
February 02, 2011, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Despite their variety, all diets come back to one core principle.
Don't Inhale: Flu Particles Prevalent in Public
February 01, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Half of air samples taken from daycares, flights and health-care centers yielded flu particle concentrations high enough to pose an infection risk.
Brain Scans Reveal Who Will Quit Smoking
February 01, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Brain scans can predict how likely someone is to quit smoking.
Avastin Combined with Other Therapies Raises Death Risk
February 01, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Cancer patients who took Avastin with chemo were 1.5 times more likely to die from treatment-related death than those who didn't take the drug.
Popeye's Secret's Out: Spinach Offers Big Benefits
February 01, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The results may offer one explanation for the well-known health benefits of fruits and vegetables.
Weight Loss Drug Contrave Gets Thumbs Down From FDA
February 01, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The Food and Drug Administration rejected the weight loss drug Contrave for approval yesterday
The Healthy Geezer: Can Testosterone Therapy Aid Virility?
February 01, 2011, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
There is some controversy about whether testosterone therapy should be used in men who have naturally lower testosterone levels because of aging.
More Americans Seek Alternative Medicine Therapies
February 01, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
An increasing number of Americans are using alternative medicine, particularly whites
7 Foods You Can Overdose On
February 01, 2011, Iris Tse, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Here are some foods that prove it is possible to have too much of a good thing.
Blacks Have Higher Stroke Risk, But Better Survival Rates
January 31, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Blacks have a higher risk of stroke than whites, but a new study finds that following a stroke, blacks have a better survival rate.
Nicotine Deactivates 'Stop Signal' to Heighten Feelings of Reward
January 31, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Nicotine inhibits nerve receptors in the brain that would otherwise stop the body from feeling pleasure from smoking.
Active Bacterial Cultures May Help Combat Bowel Disease
January 31, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A genetically modified form of a common probiotic reduced colon inflammation in mice.
Autism And Morality: Outcomes Matter More Than Intentions
January 31, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
People with autism look at some aspects of morality differently than normally functioning people.
New Dietary Guidelines: Watch Your Calories
January 31, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The finalized version of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans was released today.
Taking a Super Bowl Loss to Heart Can be Deadly, Study Finds
January 31, 2011, Maureen Salamon, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
The emotional distress fans feel after a loss may be the culprit, researchers say.
The Quest for a Painless Way to Check Blood Sugar
January 31, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
As costs to manage diabetes balloon past $174 billion, the stakes are rising to develop a noninvasive way of measuring blood glucose levels.
Running-Related Injuries Increase Among Children
January 28, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The number of running-related injuries among children has increased in recent years.
Delaying Hormone Therapy Cuts Breast Cancer Risk in Half
January 28, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Starting hormone therapy five or more years after menopause decreases cancer risks, compared to starting right at the start of menopause.
The Weekly Dose: Our Roundup of Health News You Need to Know
January 28, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Been busy this week? In the Weekly Dose, MyHealthNewsDaily gives you this week's most important health news.