MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Gerbings Recalls Heated Jacket Liners
April 23, 2013, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat.
Bittersweet News: Chocolate May Trigger Acne
April 23, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Eating chocolate may cause changes in the immune system, which can aggravate acne.
Parents Give Unneeded, Harmful Cold Medicines
April 22, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Despite warning labels, parents are giving cough and cold medicines to children under age 4, a new poll finds.
Marijuana Pill May Be Better for Pain
April 22, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
A pill form of marijuana may work just as well to relieve pain as smoking the drug.
Warts in Kids Come From Family Members, Classmates
April 22, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
While public pools and communal showers may seem like germy places, when it comes to warts, kids are more likely to get them at home, a new study says.
Teen Births Linked with Later Obesity
April 19, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Women who gave birth during their teen years may be more likely to be obese later in life, a new study says.
Migraine Treatments May Be Targeting Wrong Source of Pain
April 19, 2013, Tia Ghose
New medicines could treat the real source of migraine pain: overactive firing of neurons, not blood-vessel dilation.
Negative Thoughts Can Be Contagious
April 19, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Negative thinking can be contagious, especially when we’re going through a big life change, a new study says.
Who's Tired? Growing Number of People Get Too Much Sleep
April 18, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
The percentage of people who sleep more than nine hours a night is on the rise.
Sure You Want to Eat That? Some Foodborne Illnesses Rising
April 18, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Rates of infection with some foodborne pathogens are on the rise.
Why Baby Calms Down When Carried
April 18, 2013, Cari Nierenberg, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Babies are hard wired to calm down when their moms pick them up and walk around while holding them.
How Can I Tell If I Have an Aneurysm?
April 17, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Aneurysms are dangerous artery bulges that can be lethal if they burst.
Breast Cancer Survival Predicted By Computer Model
April 17, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
A new computer model may help researchers better predict breast cancer prognosis.
Lyme Disease Rates Rise in Northern US
April 17, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Climate change may be one reason for the significant increase.
3 Tips for Avoiding Stress
April 17, 2013, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
When you care about things, you're going to worry about things, but there are ways to lower your stress level.
Infant Mortality Rate in US Drops Again
April 17, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
After plateauing for a few years, the U.S. infant mortality rate is dropping again.
Boston Bombing: How to Talk with Kids About the Attack
April 16, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
In talking with children about the bombing in Boston, parents should answer kids' questions, but not elaborate, experts say.
Small World Toys Recalls Spin-A-Mals Puzzles
April 16, 2013, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Small pegs on the puzzle boards can loosen and separate from the boards.
How Exercise May Offset Some of Alcohol's Damage
April 16, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Regular exercise may counteract some of the deleterious effects of drinking on the brain, early results from a new study suggests.
Colic in Babies Linked with Later Migraines
April 16, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Infant colic and migraines may be symptoms of the same underlying condition, a new study suggests.
How the New Bird Flu Virus Evolved
April 16, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
The new bird flu virus evolved from three other influenza viruses, researchers say.
4 Ways the Gene Patent Ruling Affects You
April 16, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Gene patents affect both genetic research and access to genetic tests for patients, critics of gene patents argue.
Fainting May Be Genetic, Study Suggests
April 15, 2013, Charles Q. Choi, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Fainting may have a genetic origin, a new study finds.
Consumers 'Flying Blind' When Purchasing Dietary Supplements, Expert Says
April 15, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Even after the FDA identifies supplements that contain prohibited drugs, it does not always recall them.
11 Interesting Facts About Hangovers
April 15, 2013, Lauren Cahoon Roberts, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Science reveals some fascinating truths about a miserable morning after.