MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
23% of Teens Have Diabetes or Prediabetes
May 21, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The percentage of U.S. teens with diabetes is on the rise, a new study suggests.
Autism in Infants Predicted by Simple Test
May 17, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A simple test previously used in relation to preterm infants and cerebral palsy may aid in predicting autism.
Alzheimer’s Gene Causes Brain Blood Vessels to Leak
May 16, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A new study indicates a specific gene makes people more prone to developing Alzheimer's.
Teen Drug & Alcohol Use Lowers Odds of College Degree
May 16, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Research indicates that drinking, drugs and cigarettes don't mix with getting a college degree.
Scared of Needles? Looking Away Lessens the Pain
May 15, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Seeing a needle poke into your skin really does make pain feel more intense, a new study suggests.
Food-Borne Illnesses Drop, But Food Safety Still Crucial
May 11, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
The overall rate of food-borne illness in the U.S. has dropped, researchers say, but some infections are still on the rise.
Birth Control Patch and Ring May Raise Blood Clot Risk
May 10, 2012, by Rachael Rettner
Birth control in the form of a vaginal ring or skin patch may come with a higher risk of blood clots than birth control pills.
Why Women Are More Likely to Have Alzheimer's Disease
May 10, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Changes in the brain that occur after menopause may make women vulnerable to Alzheimer's, recent research suggests.
Jobs Affect Depression Risk Differently in Men and Women
May 09, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A job can increase the risk of depression in both men and women, but for different reasons, a new study from Canada suggests.
How a Reusable Grocery Bag Can Spread Disease
May 09, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A reusable grocery bag recently played a role in spreading a stomach bug among a group of girls at a soccer tournament, a new study finds.
1 in 6 Cancers Worldwide Caused by Infections
May 08, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
One in six cases of cancers worldwide is caused by an infection, according to estimates from a new study.
Taking Probiotics Reduces Risk of Diarrhea
May 08, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
People commonly develop diarrhea while taking antibiotics. A new study says that taking probiotics, which are good bacteria, can lower this risk.
5 Things Women Should Know About Ovarian Cancer
May 08, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Here are five things every woman should know about ovarian cancer.
For Heart Attack Survivors, Living Near Roadways Linked with Death
May 08, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
For heart attack survivors, living close to a roadway may be hazardous for health, a new study suggests.
Top 7 Germs in Food that Make You Sick
May 08, 2012, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Here are seven of the most common culprits of food-borne disease, and what you can do to avoid them.
Fallopian Tube Removal May Lower Risk of Deadly Ovarian Cancer
May 07, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Recent research suggests a woman's fallopian tubes are the true source of some of the deadliest ovarian cancers, and removing them could lower her risk of developing the disease.
Birth Defect Risk Greater with Assisted Reproduction
May 05, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Assisted reproduction is associated with an increased risk of birth defects, but the extent of the risk depends on the type of technology used.
Weight Gain During Pregnancy: 2nd Trimester May Be Key
May 04, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Interventions to keep pregnant women on track to meet the recommended weigh gain guidelines could be started during the second trimester, new research suggests.
Prolonged Sitting Increase's Women's Diabetes Risk
May 04, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Prolonged periods of sitting may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes in women.
Soldier's Rabies Death Points to Vaccine's Importance, CDC Says
May 03, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A U.S. solider died of rabies in 2011, and CDC researchers say his death highlights the need for awareness of rabies risk while overseas, and prompt vaccination if a possible exposure occurs.
Heart Disease Test Helps Determine COPD Prognosis
May 02, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Researchers find that a simple heart disease risk test can aid determination of COPD prognosis.
Pandemic Potential? Bird Flu Becomes Airborne With Just 4 Mutations
May 02, 2012, Jesse Emspak, LiveScience Contributor
The details of mutant H5N1 have just been published in Nature.
Multiple Myeloma Detection Better with CT Scans
May 02, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A new study of finds low-dose, whole body CT scans are nearly four times better at detecting multiple myeloma than radiographic skeletal survey.
Hepatitis C Drug Interferon Linked to Depression in Patients
May 01, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A new review of studies on the topic tries to sort out the possible relationships between depression and interferon, revealing complexities of diagnosing and managing depression before and after initiating treatment with interferon.
Asthma Rates at Highest Level Ever, CDC Says
May 01, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
About 25.7 million people in the U.S. now have asthma, a new report from the CDC says.