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Hospitals May be Ill-Prepared for Measles Outbreak
April 29, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Hospitals need to take steps to adequately prepare for an outbreak of measles.
When Tornadoes Hit: Safety Tips from US Agency
April 28, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Here are tips from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention on how to stay safe before, during and after a tornado.
Medication Use in Pregnancy Rises, Though Risks Uncertain
April 27, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
An increasing number of women in the United States are taking multiple medications while pregnant, but is such a practice safe?
Why Weight-Loss Surgery Mysteriously Reverses Diabetes in Some Patients
April 27, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Gastric bypass surgery may cause reductions in the blood levels of certain amino acids, which in turn, may contribute to diabetes remission.
Painkillers Reduce Antidepressants' Effect, Study Suggests
April 26, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Researchers found that the effectiveness of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, called SSRIs, was affected with ibuprofen use.
Dietary Supplements Fuel Bad Health Habits
April 25, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
People who take dietary supplements may ironically make worse health choices than those who don't.
The Weekly Dose: Our Roundup of Health News You Need to Know
April 22, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Been busy this week? In the Weekly Dose, MyHealthNewsDaily gives you this week's most important health news.
Hand Sanitizers Under Fire as Superbug Fighters
April 20, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Companies that claim their products prevent MRSA have insufficient evidence for their advertisements, the FDA says.
Premature Births Predicted by Blood Test
April 18, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The test must be taken during the second trimester of pregnancy.
Space Medicines for Astronauts Don't Have the Right Stuff
April 18, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Medications used to treat astronauts in zero gravity might not work as well as they do on Earth.
Antidepressants During Pregnancy Pose Dilemma for Women
April 15, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Both depression and use of antidepressants during pregnancy have been linked with adverse effects in newborns, so which is worse?
New Blood Test Could Detect Spread of Melanoma
April 15, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The blood test would detect elevated levels of seven different proteins.
Probiotics Could Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
April 15, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The good bacteria, called vaginal lactobacilli, are usually wiped out during a urinary tract infection.
The Weekly Dose: Our Roundup of Health News You Need to Know
April 15, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The Weekly Dose: Our Roundup of Health News You Need to Know | Medical News
Stem Cells Could Help Japan Nuclear Workers, Research Finds
April 14, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Plant workers in Japan striving to stem the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Nuclear Facility should consider having stem cells taken from their blood should they require a stem cell transplant.
Weight-Loss Surgery May Improve Memory
April 14, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Obese individuals who undergo weight loss surgery may boost their memory.
Doctors' Advice to Patients Differs From Advice to Selves
April 11, 2011, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Doctors are more likely to choose for themselves the treatment options with higher death risks, compared with what they'd recommend to their patients.
Drug for Mild Alzheimer's Largely a Flop
April 11, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A drug frequently prescribed to treat people with mild Alzheimer's disease does not appear to be an effective therapy for many of these patients.
Drug Combo Shows Promise for Obesity Treatment
April 11, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A combination of two drugs, along with diet and exercise, may be an effective treatment for obesity.
Restless Legs Syndrome Drug Receives FDA Approval
April 08, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Up to 10 percent of the U.S. population has some form of restless legs syndrome.
Findings in Monkeys May Offer Hope in Ovarian Cancer Fight
April 08, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
But experts say much more research is needed before the study can hold direct implications for humans.
The Weekly Dose: Our Roundup of Health News You Need to Know
April 08, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Been busy this week? In the Weekly Dose, MyHealthNewsDaily gives you this week's most important health news.
Stroke Therapy Gets Boost from Virtual Reality
April 07, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Virtual reality games may help patients recover after a stroke.
Diabetes Drugs: Some Work Better Than Others
April 06, 2011, Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Metformin works better than some insulin secretagogues in preventing death, heart attack and stroke over a 10-year period.
Brain Scans Predict Alzheimer's Risk in Some Patients
April 06, 2011, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Brain scans may help identify which patients are at risk for Alzheimer's disease once they begin to show signs of mental decline.