MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
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.
20% of Pregnant Teens Already Have a Child
April 02, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
About 20 percent of teen births are repeat births.
Weight-Loss Drug May Improve Autism-Style Symptoms
April 01, 2013, Tia Ghose
A drug initially approved for weight loss may improve autism-like symptoms in people with fragile X syndrome.
Even Light Exercise May Improve Thinking in Older Adults

April 01, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Even light exercise and mental stimulation may improve cognitive function in older adults.
Will Allergies Be Worse in 2013?
April 01, 2013, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Environmental factors are expected to worsen suffering from allergens.
How 'Disease' Label in Kids Affects Treatment
April 01, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Labeling a child's behavior as a "disease" without proper diagnosis may increase unnecessary treatment in children.
7 Ways Pregnant Women Affect Babies
April 01, 2013, Lindsey Konkel, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
There are many ways that pregnant women influences the later health of their children. While most moms know to avoid smoking and alcohol, here are several other ways a mom-to-be affects her baby.
Hormone Therapy May Raise Risk of Aggressive Breast Cancers
March 29, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Hormone-replacement therapy increases the risk of both low-risk and aggressive breast cancers.
Secondhand Smoke Linked To Behavior Problems in Children
March 29, 2013, Lindsey Konkel, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
A woman's exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy may affect her child's risk of behavior problems, a new study has found.
Flu-Like 'Valley Fever' Increases in Arizona, California
March 28, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
A fungal infection called Valley Fever is on the rise in the Southwest U.S., with Arizona seeing the biggest rise in cases, according to a new report.
How Can I Tell If I'm Suffering from Sleep Apnea?
March 28, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
People with sleep apnea stop breathing during their sleep for as long as 30 seconds at a time, but may not recall the episodes. Here are some signs of sleep apnea.
It Pays to Shop Around for Prescription Drugs, Study Finds
March 28, 2013, Catherine Winters, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
80 New Genetic Markers for Cancer Found
March 27, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
More than 80 new genetic markers for breast, prostate and ovarian cancer have been identified.
How Protein in Your Diet Affects Weight Gain
March 27, 2013, Deborah Enos, CN, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
When it comes to protein consumption and health, the matter isn't cut and dry.
Exercise Offers Fewer Benefits to the Depressed
March 27, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Depression may attenuate some of the benefits of healthy behaviors.
Parents' Anxiety May Spur Unneeded Scans in Kids
March 25, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Kids with 'minor' head bumps are more likely to undergo CT scans because of parents, a new study finds.
Junk Food Might Not Be Addictive, After All
March 25, 2013, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
If you're having a hard time putting down that pint of ice cream, it may not be because you're hard wired to keep eating it.
Could Coffee Protect Against Liver Disease in Alcohol Drinkers?
March 22, 2013, Lindsey Konkel, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
In a new study, men who drank coffee had lower levels of a marker of liver damage than men who didn't.
Energy Drinks Linked with Heart Problems
March 21, 2013, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Energy drinks may negatively affect heart rhythm and blood pressure, according to a new study.
90% of People with Prediabetes Don't Know It
March 21, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Although 79 million Americans have prediabetes, nearly 90 percent don't know it.
Moms' Whooping Cough Vaccine Before Pregnancy Cuts Babies' Risk
March 21, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
In a new study study, the risk of a baby developing whooping cough was cut in half for mothers who were vaccinated against the disease before pregnancy.
Too Much Tea Causes Unusual Bone Disease
March 20, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A 47 year old U.S. woman developed a bone disease rarely seen in this country after drinking a pitcher of tea a day for 17 years.
Women Abused as Children More Likely to Have Kids with Autism
March 20, 2013, Catherine Winters, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
6 Amazing Images in Medicine
March 19, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor