MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Genetic Testing Guidelines Under Fire
May 17, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Should patients who undergo genetic testing be told about unexpected results, unrelated to the reason for testing?
Could Human Beings Be Cloned?
May 16, 2013, Rachael Rettner, LiveScience Senior Writer
Although it would be unethical, experts say it is likely biologically possible to clone a human being.
Computer Games May Improve 'Chemo Brain' in Cancer Patients
May 16, 2013, Bahar Gholipour
Three months of playing online games enhanced cognitive deficits in breast cancer survivors
Could Marijuana Reduce Diabetes Risk?
May 16, 2013, Marc Lallanilla, Assistant Editor
Marijuana users have fewer health risks linked to diabetes.
ADHD Drug May Spur Brain Changes, Study Suggests
May 15, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Long-term treatment with ADHD medications may impact the way patients respond to the drugs.
Skin Cancer Linked with Lower Alzheimer's Risk
May 15, 2013, Catherine Winters, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
People who've had the common forms of skin cancer may have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
Prescription Painkillers Linked to Erectile Dysfunction
May 15, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Long term use of opioid is linked with an increased risk of erectile dysfunction.
Vaccine for the H7N9 Bird Flu: How Will We Know It Works?
May 15, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The NIH plans to carry out trials to test a H7N9 vaccine. How will we know if the vaccine works?
Angelina Jolie's Op-Ed: Some Women Are Thankful, Others Lament
May 14, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Angelina Jolie’s op-ed in the New York Times, in which she revealed her double mastectomy, prompted a range of reactions, from gratitude, to feeling “safer,” to cynical. Experts explain these reactions.
Angelina Jolie & Breast Cancer: What Options Do High-Risk Women Have?
May 14, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
What are treatment options for women with BRCA gene mutations?
Sex Supplements May Contain Hidden, Harmful Drugs
May 13, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Sex supplements may contain undisclosed drugs that pose serious risks to consumers, doctors warn.
Spontaneous Gene Mutations Linked to Kids' Heart Defects
May 13, 2013, Bahar Gholipour
Mutations after conception may bring about 10 percent of congenital heart disease cases.
Brain Area for Ticklish Laughter Found
May 10, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Participants were tickled in the name of science inside a brain-scanning machine.
Bird Flu Cases Declining, Health Officials Say
May 10, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Health officials have seen a drop-off in new cases of H7N9 bird flu in China.
Searching For Male Fountain of Youth? Go Exercise
May 10, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
"Male rejuvenation" therapies are not backed up by science.
Pets May Curb Heart Disease Risk, Doctors Say
May 09, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
People who own pets, especially dogs, may have a lower risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association.
3 Myths About Parkinson's Disease
May 09, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Maryum Ali, the daughter of boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who has Parkinson's disease, explains the myths surrounding the condition.
Eating Peppers May Lower Parkinson's Risk
May 09, 2013, Catherine Winters, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Eating peppers may lower the risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study says.
Spiraling Esophagus: Strange Condition Found in Elderly Woman
May 08, 2013, Lauren Cahoon Roberts, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
A woman's esophagus took on strange corkscrew shape whenever she swallowed.
Cause of Port Wine Birthmarks & Rare Disorder Found
May 08, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Researchers have discovered the cause of "port wine" birthmarks and a rare neurological condition.
BPA Linked with Lower Testosterone
May 08, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Exposure to the chemical bisphenol A in the workplace lowered testosterone levels in men, a new small study from China found.
'Go Nuts' and Still Lose Weight
May 08, 2013, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Although nuts are high in fat, eating them can still be good for you.
Why Are So Many Newborns Dying in the US?
May 07, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
In the United States, about 11,300 U.S. babies die the day they're born.
50-Year-Old Fluoride Mystery Closer to Being Solved
May 07, 2013, Charles Q. Choi, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Why fluoride is good for teeth has been a mystery, but a new study sheds some light on the topic.
US Ranks No. 69 in Lowest 'First Day' Newborn Deaths
May 07, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
In the United States, more babies die on the first day of life than in any other industrialized country, according to a new report.