MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
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
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.
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.
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.
Bird Flu Cases Declining, Health Officials Say
May 10, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Health officials have seen a drop-off in new cases of H7N9 bird flu in China.
Pets May Curb Heart Disease Risk, Doctors Say
May 09, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
People who own pets, especially dogs, may have a lower risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association.
3 Myths About Parkinson's Disease
May 09, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Maryum Ali, the daughter of boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who has Parkinson's disease, explains the myths surrounding the condition.
Eating Peppers May Lower Parkinson's Risk
May 09, 2013, Catherine Winters, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Eating peppers may lower the risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study says.
Spiraling Esophagus: Strange Condition Found in Elderly Woman
May 08, 2013, Lauren Cahoon Roberts, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
A woman's esophagus took on strange corkscrew shape whenever she swallowed.
Cause of Port Wine Birthmarks & Rare Disorder Found
May 08, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Researchers have discovered the cause of "port wine" birthmarks and a rare neurological condition.
BPA Linked with Lower Testosterone
May 08, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Exposure to the chemical bisphenol A in the workplace lowered testosterone levels in men, a new small study from China found.
Why Are So Many Newborns Dying in the US?
May 07, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
In the United States, about 11,300 U.S. babies die the day they're born.
50-Year-Old Fluoride Mystery Closer to Being Solved
May 07, 2013, Charles Q. Choi, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Why fluoride is good for teeth has been a mystery, but a new study sheds some light on the topic.
US Ranks No. 69 in Lowest 'First Day' Newborn Deaths
May 07, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
In the United States, more babies die on the first day of life than in any other industrialized country, according to a new report.
Sex Superbug Not 'Worse Than AIDS,' Experts Say
May 06, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Antibiotic resistant gonorrhea is a serious problem, but experts disagree with the comparison of the illness to AIDS.
FDA Proposes Stronger Warnings on Tanning Beds
May 06, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
The Food and Drug Administration wants to make consumers more aware about the risks of tanning beds.
Why Baby's Hungry Cry Tugs at Women (But Not Men)
May 06, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
A study of brain scans suggests that women are hard-wired to respond to crying babies in ways that men aren't,
90% of Parents Multitask While Driving
May 06, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
It's common for parents to multitask while driving their children.
Docs Divided Over Best Oxygen Levels for Preemies
May 05, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Two new studies aim to find the optimal oxygen levels for preemies, but doctors are still divided on the issue.
Preschoolers With ADHD Often Treated Incorrectly
May 04, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Senior Writer
Doctors often do not follow guidelines for treating very young children with ADHD, a new study finds.
Breast Cancer: What Raises Your Risk?
May 03, 2013, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
There are many risk factors for breast cancer in men and women. Here's a look at some of them.
Childhood Food Allergies Continue to Rise
May 02, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Food and skin allergies have increased among U.S. children in recent years.
Some Lipsticks Contain Toxic Metals
May 02, 2013, Lindsey Konkel, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Lead, cadmium, chromium and titanium are found in lipstick.
Raw Milk Sickened Scores Despite Inspections
May 01, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
A dairy linked with a disease outbreak had minimal deficiencies, and even tested its milk more than required.