MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
7 Facts You Should Know About Health Care Reform
June 28, 2012, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
The health care reform decision announced today by the supreme court could affect you. Here's a look at how.
New Weight Loss Drug Belviq Approved by FDA
June 27, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The weight loss pill Belviq (lorcaserin) was approved today by the Food and Drug Administration.
Chronic Abuse of Painkillers on the Rise
June 25, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The percentage of people who abuse prescription pain drugs on a regular basis is on the rise, a new study says.
Prescription Drug Problem Sparks Debate Over Solutions
June 21, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Electronic databases that track patients' drug prescriptions may help ease prescription drug abuse, but won't solve the problem alone.
Opiate Reactions May Be Linked to Genetics
June 20, 2012, Susan E. Matthews, MyHealthNewsDaily
Your genes may determine how much pleasure or pain you get from opiates.
Doctors Group Faults Guidelines for Mammograms & Prostate Cancer Test
June 19, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The controversial recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lack information from specialists, the AMA says.
What's the Difference Between Tylenol and Aspirin?
June 19, 2012, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
Pain relievers have different risks, depending on their ingredients.
FDA Proposal Gives Pharmacists Too Much Power, Docs Argue
June 18, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Physicians are concerned over a recent government proposal to create a new class of over-the-counter drugs.
Legalizing Medical Pot Doesn't Increase Teen Use
June 18, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Just because medical marijuana has been legalized in most states doesn’t mean teens are more likely to smoke.
Weight-Loss Surgery May Lead to Drinking Problems
June 18, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A Contraception Emergency? College Students Stumble Finding Info Online
June 15, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
College students sometimes have problems using the web to find health information.
Diabetes Drug May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
June 14, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A diabetes drug may reduce the risk of breast cancer in some women.
Strange Reason for Baby's Positive Pot Test Found
June 13, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Certain baby soaps cause newborns to test positive for exposure to marijuana.
Virus Can Kill Cancer Cells, Leave Healthy Cells Alone
June 13, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A virus known to kill cancer cells stealthy travels through the bloodstream to reach tumor cells.
Statins May Make You Tired
June 11, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Some people who take statins may find themselves feeling more tired than normal.
New Top Causes of Death Revealed
June 07, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
The final numbers are in for the leading causes of death in 2008, and there are some changes from previous years.
New Fetal Genome Sequencing Could Spot Disorders
June 06, 2012, Joseph Brownstein, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
A new technique that reveals a fetus's genes without an invasive test could lead to a test for more genetic disorders.
Extra Whooping Cough Booster Shot Might Protect More Kids
June 05, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Doctors may need to reconsider the current schedule of whooping cough vaccinations in order to prevent outbreaks.
Bloodletting May Provide Health Benefits for Obese
June 01, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Some obese people may improve their health by donating blood, a preliminary study from Germany suggests.
Why Tasers Sometimes Kill
June 01, 2012, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
In some cases, people have died after being shocked with Tasers. A new study of these cases may reveal why.
Body Cooling Treatment Helps Oxygen-Starved Newborns
May 30, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Babies born with a life-threatening condition who receive a body-cooling treatment saw benefits, even at ages 6 and 7, compared with infants not given the treatment.
How Do Radiation Treatments for Cancer Work?
May 25, 2012, Fred Cicetti, MyHealthNewsDaily Columnist
How does radiation kill cancer cells?
Money Talks: Should We Get Paid to Be Healthy?
May 22, 2012, Linda Thrasybule, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
People who meet their health goals, such as losing weight or lowering their blood pressure, should be rewarded, one doctor argues.
New Pancreatic Cancer Test May Detect Early Signs
May 21, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
An experimental test uses an intestinal probe to screen for pancreatic cancer.
Swine Flu Vaccine Yields Clues to Universal Flu Vaccine
May 21, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The swine flu vaccine may offer broader protection against the flu compared to seasonal flu, researchers say.