MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Many Colonoscopies for Seniors Carry Unnecessary Risks
March 11, 2013, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Nearly one in four colonoscopies performed for adults over age 70 may be unlikely to benefit them, according to a new study.
Aspirin May Prevent Melanoma in Women
March 11, 2013, Cari Nierenberg, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Women who take aspirin may reduce their risk for melanoma by 21 percent.
Breast Cancer Genetic Testing Gets Covered by Health Care Reform
March 06, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Some women at risk for breast cancer may be able to have the cost of genetic screening covered under the Affordable Care Act.
Man Infected With Smallpox-like Virus Through Sex
February 28, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The virus in the smallpox vaccine can spread to others if precautions aren't taken.
Swine Flu Vaccine Linked to Narcolepsy in British Kids
February 26, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Children in England given a version of the swine flu vaccine had an increased risk of developing narcolepsy, a new study suggests.
Vitamin D & Calcium May Not Prevent Postmenopausal Fractures
February 25, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Vitamin D and calcium supplements may lower the risk of fractures bone fractures in postmenopausal women.
Current Flu Vaccine Less Effective in the Elderly, CDC Says
February 21, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
This season's flu vaccine is less effective in the elderly, making early flu treatment especially important for people in this age group.
Synthetic Marijuana Harms Kidneys of 16 Users, CDC Reports
February 14, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Hallucinations, heart problems and seizures also tied to illegal drug.
Vitamin D Supplement Labels May be Misleading
February 11, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The dose of vitamin D you get from a supplement may be different from what's on the label.
Steroids Offer Little Help for Tennis Elbow
February 05, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Steroids shots don't help patients with tennis elbow in the long term, a new study suggests.
How to Reduce Unnecessary CT Scans in Kids
February 01, 2013, by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Researchers have identified seven signs in injured children that may help determine whether they need a CT scan.
New Stroke Guidelines Expand Use of Clot-Busting Drugs
January 31, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Some stroke patients can receive a clot-busting drug 4.5 hours after the stroke occurs.
Too Few Adults Get Recommended Shots
January 29, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Vaccination coverage among adults is low.
Overworked Doctors May Jeopardize Patient Safety
January 28, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Forty percent of hospital physicians say that, at least once per month, they take on more patients than they can safely handle.
Breast Cancer Surgery: Is Less Better than More?
January 28, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
For women with early stage breast cancer, breast conserving surgery has results equivalent to mastectomy in the long term.
Women's Lung Cancer Death Risk Rises
January 23, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The risk of death from lung cancer among women smokers has increased in recent years.
Many Kids Vaccinated Late or Not at All
January 21, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Many young children don't receive recommended vaccines on time.
New Flu Vaccine: What You Should Know
January 17, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Here's the lowdown on the newly approved flu vaccine.
Is Pregnancy After Weight-Loss Surgery Safe?
January 10, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Women who've had weight-loss surgery should wait at least a year before they try to become pregnant, according to a new review.
How Pap Smears Could Detect Ovarian & Uterine Cancer
January 09, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Pap smear tests, which screen for cervical cancer, may help identify ovarian and uterine cancer as well, a new study suggests.
Troops Exposed to Hidden Caffeine in Supplements, Study Says
January 08, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Dietary supplements can contain hidden amounts of caffeine, which may pose health risks for troops.
Fewer Under-21 Women Get Pap Tests
January 03, 2013, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
More women under age 21 are following national guidelines for cervical cancer screening.
Pill Color Matters to Patients
December 31, 2012, Trevor Stokes, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Pill color may determine whether or not a person refills a prescription
IVF Method Linked to Size of Babies
December 21, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The way embryos are prepared during in vitro fertilization may impact the size of the baby when it's born.
Doc Infects Patients with Hepatitis B During Surgery
December 21, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A surgeon with a chronic hepatitis B infection transmitted the virus to two of his patients.