MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Pfizer Recalls Bottles of Lipitor
October 11, 2010, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Reports of uncharacteristic odor coming from 40 mg bottles.
Supreme Court Case Could Significantly Change Vaccine Lawsuits
October 11, 2010, Lauren Cox, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
A vaccine injury case now before the Supreme Court could drastically change how patients sue vaccine manufacturers in this country.
Leaving Night Light On Could Cause Weight Gain
October 11, 2010, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Mice exposed to a dim light during nighttime hours gained 50 percent more weight than mice in normal lighting conditions.
People Born Deaf Have Super Vision Due to Brain Changes
October 11, 2010, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The part of the brain that enhances peripheral sound shifts to enhance peripheral vision in people who are deaf.
Weight-Loss Programs Work For Severely Obese
October 09, 2010, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Though the benefits of diet and exercise have long been known, these studies show the impact lifestyle changes have on people who are severely obese, researchers said.
Slimming Beauty Bitter Orange Capsules: Undeclared Drug Ingredient
October 08, 2010, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Consumers warned to discontinue use.
Specific Lots of Haifa Smoked Fish Brand Products Recalled
October 08, 2010, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Montalvan's Sales, Inc. Recalls La Nuestra Brand Mamey Ice Cream
October 08, 2010, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Potential for salmonella contamination.
Weight Loss Drug Meridia Removed From Market
October 08, 2010, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The weight-loss drug Meridia has been taken off the market.
Criteria For Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Need To Change, Scientists Say
October 08, 2010, Amber Angelle, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Alzheimer's diagnosis must be brought into the 21st century, experts say.
Social Butterflies May Have Hidden Depression, Especially if Older
October 08, 2010, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Friends and relatives have trouble seeing extroverts as sad and depressed.
Many Teens with Eating Disorders Self-Injure, Doctors May Miss Signs
October 08, 2010, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Adolescents with eating disorders commonly engage in self-injurious behaviors, but cases may be missed.
Drop-Side Cribs Recalled for Repair
October 07, 2010, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Alexander Designs brand, many models and colors involved.
Roman Shades Recalled due to Risk of Strangulation
October 07, 2010, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Green Mountain Vista Inc. joins the December 2009 recall.
Bravo Sports Recalls Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard
October 07, 2010, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Improper assembly can lead to injuries.
Watch out, Weekend Warriors! Exercise Habits Could Hurt You
October 07, 2010, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Doctors advise breaking workouts into smaller, more frequent exercise sessions throughout the week.
Discovery of Protein Structure May Aid Fight Against Cancer, HIV
October 07, 2010, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
When CXCR4 protein's signaling goes awry, cancer cells are able to grow and HIV can infect cells.
Rare Acne Linked to Alzheimer's
October 07, 2010, Amber Angelle, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Research provides new insight into the development of early-onset familial Alzheimer's disease.
A Hazard of Some Pregnancies Becomes Clearer to Scientists
October 07, 2010, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Fluctuating oxygen levels in women with the condition impact the hormone that controls blood pressure.
Mother's Stress Exacerbates Child's Asthma
October 07, 2010, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Mothers who are stressed-out may be making their children's asthma worse.
Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Breast Density
October 07, 2010, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Among breast cancer patients who have an early, noninvasive form of the disease, those whose breast tissue is the densest have the highest risk of facing a recurrence of their disease, a new study shows.
Frying Pans Recalled By Tabletops Unlimited Due to Burn Hazard
October 06, 2010, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Enamel outer coating can break off putting users at risk.
Jogging Strollers Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard
October 06, 2010, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Infants can become entrapped at the neck.
In Parkinson's Disease Patients, Brain Cells Lose Their 'Powerhouses'
October 06, 2010, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Brain cells of Parkinson's disease patients experience a shutdown of their energy powerhouses, the mitochondria.
Too Much of a Good Thing: Fish Oil Best in Moderation
October 06, 2010, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Taking too much, especially if you have immune system problems, is trouble for your health.