MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Amoxicillin Doesn’t Help Some Respiratory Infections
December 18, 2012, Catherine Winters, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Amoxicillin is no better than a placebo at treating the symptoms of a lower respiratory-tract infection.
Shorter Hospital Stays Don't Mean Readmissions
December 17, 2012, Trevor Stokes, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
Less time spent in the hospital doesn't always mean patients will be readmitted.
Fast-Acting Depression Drug Eases Symptoms in Hours
December 12, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A new drug provides fast relief for depression symptoms, but so far, the effects are short-lived.
A Sweet Way to Calm Infants During Vaccination
December 11, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A sugar solution given before vaccination may ease infants' cries.
Surgeon's Contaminated Hands Infect Patients
December 10, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Staph bacteria passed from a heart surgeon's hands to his patients' hearts during surgery.
Genetic Test Could Better Reveal Fetal Abnormalities
December 05, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The standard method for prenatal testing, called karyotyping, may be mostly replaced by a new test called a chromosomal microarray
'Synthetic Marijuana' Causes 11,000 ER Visits Annually
December 05, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Young people between ages 12 and 29 accounted for most of the ER visits.
Common Procedure is Overused in Heartburn Patients
December 03, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Patients with heartburn generally do not need an upper endoscopy.
Supplements' Effectiveness Not a Concern for Many
November 29, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
Would you continue to take a supplement that was shown not to be effective?
Whooping Cough Vaccine Safe for Older Adults
November 29, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The whooping cough vaccine is safe for adults older than 65.
Kids' Risk of Whooping Cough Rises After Final Shot
November 27, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The effectiveness of the whooping cough vaccine in children declines by about 30 percent five years after the final shot.
Birth Control Pills Shouldn't Need Prescription, Docs Say
November 20, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Women should be able to buy birth control pills over-the-counter at pharmacies.
Stress Reduction Talks Uncommon at Doctor Visits
November 19, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Few doctors in primary care take time to discuss stress reduction with their patients.
Amish Birth Center Offers Clues to Lowering US C-Section Rate
November 12, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A study of births in an Amish population found few complications or newborn deaths despite a very low C-section rate.
New Marijuana Laws Will Be a Public Health Experiment, Experts Say
November 08, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
So far, there is little evidence to say legalizing marijuana will harm public health.
Leftover Newborn Blood Samples Need Better Regulation, Ethicists Say
November 07, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Tiny spots of blood left after routine tests on newborns could provide valuable information for researchers.
Why Power Is So Tricky for Hospitals During Hurricanes
November 01, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Power outages in hospitals during natural disasters can be difficult to prevent.
Resveratrol Supplements May Offer Little Benefit for Healthy People
October 25, 2012, Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily Managing Editor
The red wine compound resveratrol may not act as the metabolism booster that preliminary research has suggested, a small new study finds.
Women Should Receive Whooping Cough Vaccine During Each Pregnancy
October 24, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Pregnant women should receive a Tdap vaccine.
Almond Oil in Pregnancy Linked to Premature Birth
October 24, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Frequent use of almond oil in pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of premature birth.
How Obama and Romney Differ on Health Care
October 23, 2012, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
As the 2012 presidential election draws closer, here's a look at some of the other differences between the candidates' health care plans.
Meningitis Outbreak: Should Anti-Fungal Meds Be Given to Those at Risk?
October 18, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Health officials are not recommending anti-fungal medication as a preventative treatment in the meningitis outbreak, but that could change.
Addiction Drug Could Curb Binge Eating
October 16, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A medication that helps alcohol and drug abusers may also be useful for binge eaters.
2 New Drugs Tied to Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
October 15, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Health officials have identified two new drugs that may be linked to the recent outbreak of fungal meningitis.
Meningitis Outbreak Grows to 169 Cases, 14 Deaths
October 11, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
An outbreak of fungal meningitis has grown to include 170 people in 11 states.