MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Who's Tired? Growing Number of People Get Too Much Sleep
April 18, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
The percentage of people who sleep more than nine hours a night is on the rise.
Sure You Want to Eat That? Some Foodborne Illnesses Rising
April 18, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Rates of infection with some foodborne pathogens are on the rise.
How Can I Tell If I Have an Aneurysm?
April 17, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Aneurysms are dangerous artery bulges that can be lethal if they burst.
Lyme Disease Rates Rise in Northern US
April 17, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Climate change may be one reason for the significant increase.
3 Tips for Avoiding Stress
April 17, 2013, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
When you care about things, you're going to worry about things, but there are ways to lower your stress level.
Infant Mortality Rate in US Drops Again
April 17, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
After plateauing for a few years, the U.S. infant mortality rate is dropping again.
How the New Bird Flu Virus Evolved
April 16, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
The new bird flu virus evolved from three other influenza viruses, researchers say.
Fainting May Be Genetic, Study Suggests
April 15, 2013, Charles Q. Choi, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Fainting may have a genetic origin, a new study finds.
11 Interesting Facts About Hangovers
April 15, 2013, Lauren Cahoon Roberts, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Science reveals some fascinating truths about a miserable morning after.
Lab-Engineered Kidney Works in Animals
April 14, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Researchers have engineered a working rat kidney.
4 Ways Women Can Protect Themselves from Predators
April 11, 2013, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Here are four tips to help women reduce their chances of becoming a victim of sexual violence.
Higher Obesity Rates Linked to Lower Incomes in US
April 11, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Cities with lower average incomes have obesity rates, according to a new poll.
Cancer Prevention How-To: Don't Go to Outer Space
April 09, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Cosmic radiation from space travel may increase the risk of colon cancer.
Margaret Thatcher: Why Powerful Women Face More Stress
April 08, 2013, Tia Ghose
Powerful women could be more susceptible to heart woes or a stroke because of stress.
Kids with Autism Don't Copy 'Silly' Actions
April 08, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Children with autism tend to leave out silly actions when copying the behavior of an adult.
New Culprit in Red Meat Linked with Heart Disease
April 07, 2013, Cari Nierenberg, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
New research points a finger at nutrient in meat that may be more closely tied to this leading killer.
Will the CDC's Bird Flu Vaccine Work if the Virus Mutates?
April 05, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Starting to work on a vaccine against the new bird flu is a good idea, experts say.
Walking and Running May Offer Similar Heath Benefits
April 04, 2013, Catherine Winters, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Walkers and runners in a new study saw similar gains in heart health, as long as they covered the same distance.
Which States Have the Highest Hypertension Rates?
April 04, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
One-third of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but the rate varies widely from state to state, a new report says.
9 Weird Ways Kids Can Get Hurt
April 03, 2013, Cari Nierenberg, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
There's no shortage of strange ways a child can get hurt.
Punch Leaves Man With Star-Shaped Cataract
April 03, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
A cataract shaped like a star developed in a man's eye after he was punched. It's common for cataracts to form after a blow to the eye, but most aren't so pretty, experts say.
New Bird Flu Virus: 6 Things You Should Know
April 03, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Here's what you should know about the new H7N9 bird flu virus.
Boy Gets Rare Tick Infection from Blood Transfusion
April 03, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Researchers at the CDC report the first case of an ehrlichiosis infection spreading via a blood transfusion.
4 Foods that May Fight Belly Fat
April 03, 2013, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
There is some scientific evidence that eating certain foods may fight belly fat. Here's a look at four of these foods.
Low Melatonin May Boost Diabetes Risk
April 02, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Low levels of melatonin are linked with an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes.