MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Salmonella Outbreak of Unknown Origin Sickens 90
April 04, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Ninety people have been sickened in a new outbreak of Salmonella, but a source of the outbreak has not yet been found.
Doctors Identify 45 Medical Tests Patients Usually Don't Need
April 04, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A number of doctors' groups have come together to create a list of medical tests they say are commonly used but often unnecessary.
Choking Hazard Prompts Doll Recall by Lakeshore Learning Materials
April 03, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Fingers and toes on the baby dolls can detach.
Half of Cancer Survivors Die From Other Diseases
April 03, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
About half of cancer survivors die from diseases other than cancer.
Fatal Accidents Rise for Young Women Who Drink and Drive
April 03, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
For underage females who've been drinking, the risk of being in a fatal car crash has grown recently and is now the same as that of underage males, a new study says.
Most in US Get Enough Vitamins & Nutrients
April 03, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Most Americans get adequate levels of vitamins and nutrients, but some ethnic groups show deficiencies.
Chagas Disease More Common in U.S. Than Thought
April 03, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Chagas disease transmission may be more common in the United States than previously thought.
Why Women Find it Harder to Quit Smoking
April 03, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Women smokers may not respond as well nicotine-replacement therapies as men, a new study suggests.
Mammograms Cited in Breast Cancer Overdiagnosis
April 02, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Between 15 and 25 percent of breast cancer cases diagnosed through mammography may be cases of overdiagnosis.
Cancer-Causing Chemical Found in Smokeless Tobacco
April 02, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A chemical in smokeless tobacco products has been found to be a strong inducer of oral cancers.
Mothers' Caffeine Intake Doesn't Wake Babies at Night, Study Finds
April 02, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Pregnant and nursing women who consume caffeine aren't causing their babies to wake up at night, a new study says.
Why Some Kids With Severe Autism 'Bloom'
April 02, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
About 10 percent of autistic children progress from severely affected to high functioning.
Happy Shirts Recalls Toy Truck Gifts
March 31, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Wiring can catch fire, putting children at risk.
Childbirth Takes About 2 Hours Longer Than 50 Years Ago
March 30, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Women who give birth today spend longer in labor than women did in the past.
66 People Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Turtles
March 30, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A total of 66 people from 16 states have been infected with outbreak strains of Salmonellaassociated with exposure to turtles.
Shorter, More Intense Workouts May Be Healthier
March 30, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
People who exercise vigorously for short amounts of time may be healthier than those who do longer sessions of moderate exercise, a new study says.
Depression Linked with Sleep Breathing Problems, Study Finds
March 30, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Sleep apnea and other breathing problems during sleep may contribute to the development of depression, a new study suggests.
Is Your Job Derailing Your Diet?
March 29, 2012, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Stress at work can leave you reaching for unhealthy comfort foods. Here are five tips for avoiding this trap.
Caterpillars the Culprit for Kids' Rashes, Report Finds
March 29, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Children can develop skin rashes after handling caterpillars.
1 in 88 Kids Has Autism
March 29, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders in the United States continues to rise.
Lacrosse Helmets Recalled by Easton Sports
March 28, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Faulty chin bar leads to action.
Sleep Disturbances May Cause Memory Problems
March 28, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Brief disturbances during sleep may interfere with our ability to consolidate, or stabilize, memories.
HPV May Increase Skin Cancer Risk
March 28, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Infection with some types of human papillomaviruses, or HPVs, may increase the risk of skin cancer.
Shock Hazard Leads to Arena Lamp Recall
March 27, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Great American Opportunities Arena Lamps put users at risk.
Historic Face Transplant Includes Teeth and Bone
March 27, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Surgeons have preformed what they say is the most extensive full face transplant to date.