MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Citrus Fruits Lower Women's Stroke Risk
February 22, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Compounds in citrus fruits may lower the risk of stroke.
Migraines Linked to Depression in Women
February 22, 2012, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Women who get migraine headaches are more likely to develop depression, a new study shows.
Tumblekins Toys Recalled by International Playthings
February 22, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Toys can break into small pieces posing choking and laceration hazards.
New Breast Cancer Gene Found
February 22, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Scientists have identified a new gene that may increase the risk of breast cancer
4 Tips for Sneaking 'Health' into Your Kids' Food
February 22, 2012, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Getting kids to eat healthy food can be a battle, but here are a few tips.
How Can Common Shoulder Problems Be Treated?
February 21, 2012, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Plastic Surgery Shaves 9 Years Off Your Age
February 21, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
After plastic surgery, people in a new study looked 9 years younger than their actual age, and 7 years younger than their estimated age before surgery, researchers report.
Flame Retardants' Affect on Fetus May Trigger Autism
February 21, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Exposure to even low levels of flame retardants may impact the brain of a developing fetus, possibly contributing to autism risk, researchers say.
Who Will Lose Weight? MDs Predictions Often Wrong
February 21, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
If you want to know whether you’ll lose weight or not, don’t ask a doctor.
FDA Safety Alert: Counterfeit Version of Avastin in U.S. Distribution
February 20, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Product does not contain the active ingredient, bevacizumab.
New Weight-Loss Equation: Researchers Determine Key Calorie Cutoff
February 20, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The old rule, of cutting 500 calories a day to lose one pound a week, is out, researchers say. Here's the new math for weight loss.
Eating Fewer Calories May Lower Risk of Asthma, Other Diseases
February 19, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Caloric restriction may be used as a therapy for a host of diseases, including asthma and stroke, research suggests.
Alzheimer's Drug May Impair Memory
February 18, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Studies in animals suggest a class of Alzheimer's drugs may have detrimental affects on memory, and development of these drugs should proceed with caution, researchers say.
Mom's Mental Health Affects Baby's Language Development
February 18, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Both depression and use of antidepressants during pregnancy may have an impact on the infants' language development
Vaccine Against Common Stomach Bug Could Arrive in 4 Years
February 17, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A vaccine against norovirus — the number one cause of foodborne illness in the United States — may arrive in the near future.
Nationwide Recall of Infants’ TYLENOL Oral Suspension, 1 oz. Grape
February 17, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Dosing system complaints prompt action.
Autism Signs Appear in Tot Brains as Early as 6 Months
February 17, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
The early signs of autism are visible in the brains of 6-month-old infants, a new study finds.
Americans' Healthy Behaviors Rise
February 17, 2012, Ned Smith, BusinessNewsDaily Senior Writer
Has your feeling of well-being improved along with the economy?
Older Athletes Have Highest Risk of Shoulder Injury
February 17, 2012, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Shoulder problems are most likely to strike people older than 60.
3 New Dangerous Drug Habits in Teens
February 16, 2012, Allison Becker, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
It's well-known that teens experiment with alcohol and marijuana, but recently, children and teens have turned their attention to other drugs.
Rare Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Rise Abruptly in Florida
February 16, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The rate of ectopic pregnancy deaths rose sharply in Florida -- in 2009 and 2010, the rate quadrupled from its 2008 level.
Arsenic Found in Organic Baby Formula, Cereal Bars
February 16, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Organic brown rice syrup, an ingredient often used as a healthy alternative to high fructose corn syrup, contains levels of arsenic higher than those allowed in drinking water, a new study finds.
Mercury Again Ruled Out as Autism Cause
February 15, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The discredited idea that the mercury used in vaccines may lead to autism has led to reductions in vaccine rates and increases in cases of preventable diseases.
Why Prescription Drug Addiction Is Growing Among Teens
February 15, 2012, Maureen Salamon, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Nearly 8 percent of teens now report they have abused a prescription drug.
Flu May Boost Alzheimer's Risk, Research Suggests
February 15, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Viruses such as influenza and herpes may increase the risk of developing diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, research suggests.
