MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Mom's Stress Before Conception Linked to Infant Mortality
May 24, 2013, Lindsey Konkel, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Infants born to women who faced severe stress before they conceived were more likely to die during their first year of life, a new study finds.
Is There Such Thing as Healthy Fast Food?
May 24, 2013, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Two recent studies looked at whether fast food is becoming any healthier. Here's what they found.
H7N9 Flu Study Hints at How It May Spread in People
May 23, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Researchers study how the H7N9 flu virus spreads in ferrets to better understand how it might spread in people.
Baby's Life Saved with 3D Printing
May 23, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Using a 3D printer, researchers created a device that allowed a baby to breathe.
7-Minute Workout: Fact vs. Fiction
May 23, 2013, Bahar Gholipour, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The 7-minute workout may seem great, but does it really work? Experts explain.
Oklahoma Tornado: How to Ease Children's Anxiety
May 21, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
The news that a powerful tornado in Oklahoma struck schools may cause children to develop anxiety.
Could a Drug Prevent Brain Aging?
May 21, 2013, Anna Azvolinsky, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Drug may stave off brain function decline by mimicking effects of calorie restriction.
Antidepressants May Help With Heart Disease
May 21, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Antidepressants may improve symptoms for some patients with heart disease.
More US Adults Getting Some Exercise
May 21, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The percentage of U.S. adults who are inactive has declined in recent years.
Co-Sleeping with Baby Raises SIDS Risk
May 20, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Babies sleeping in bed with their parents have an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome, a new study finds.
Not My Kid: Most Parents Unaware Teen Is Using Study Drugs
May 20, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Many parents are not aware that their teenage children abuse "study drugs" such as Adderall or Ritalin.
Kava Plant May Treat Anxiety
May 20, 2013, Bahar Gholipour
The roots of the kava plant may offer a treatment for anxiety that has fewer side effects that standard medications.
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.