MyHealthNewsDaily Archives
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Drug Treatment Shows Promise
May 17, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
A new drug has potential to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia in elderly patients.
What do you think of cancer screening?
May 15, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Poll: What do you think of cancer screening?
Early Signs of Parkinson's Might Be Seen in Colon
May 15, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A colonoscopy might be able to diagnose Parkinson's disease years before symptoms appear.
Have a Nice Colonoscopy: New Test Eliminates Probing, Laxative
May 14, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
One day, people may be able to undergo screening for colon cancer without needing to drink a laxative beforehand.
Marijuana May Help Relieve MS Patients' Symptoms
May 14, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Smoking marijuana may improve some symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
Should Mucus be Added to Baby Formula?
May 11, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
One day, components of mucus might be added to baby formula to help protect the baby against infection from viruses.
Doctors Urged to Tell Young Patients About Skin Cancer Danger
May 08, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Children, teens and young adults should be counseled on ways to reduce their risk of skin cancer.
Middle School Vaccine Requirements May Raise Teen Vaccination Rates
May 07, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
States where middle schools require vaccines had higher vaccination rates among teenagers, a new study says.
Studies of Alternative Medicine Not Worth the Money, Doc Says
May 01, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
The National Institutes of Health should refrain from funding most studies of complementary and alternative medicine, one prominent researcher argues.
More Babies Born with Exposure to Addictive Drugs
April 30, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
More babies are being born with withdrawal symptoms due to exposure to addictive drugs.
Two Drugs Similar in Results Treating Age-Related Macular Degeneration of Eyes
April 30, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Two drugs commonly used to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) yield similar improvements in vision for patients receiving treatments on a monthly or as-needed basis.
Drug May Make People Less Impulsive
April 24, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A drug used to treat Parkinson's disease may make people less impulsive.
The 9 Most Interesting Transplants
April 24, 2012, Joseph Castro, MyHealthNewsDaily Contributor
What is the most interesting transplant ever successfully completed?
$182,000 for Appendix Removal? Why Hospital Bills Vary Widely
April 23, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Just how much does it cost to remove that appendix?
Pain Drug Patches Can be Deadly to Children, FDA Warns
April 19, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Children should not be exposed to fentanyl patches, a type of pain reliever skin patch.
Many Young Smokers Also Use Pot
April 18, 2012, by MyHealthNewsDaily.com, staff
The problem of marijuana use among young adult smokers may be larger than previously thought.
Testosterone Supplements May Help Heart Failure Patients
April 17, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Testosterone supplements may benefit patients with certain heart conditions.
Women Shouldn't Get Ovarian Cancer Screening, Panel Says
April 10, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Women without risk factors for ovarian cancer should not undergo screening tests for the disease, new recommendations say.
Botox May Treat 'Threads' in Eyes
April 09, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Botox injections may help treat a rare eye condition in which filaments appear in patients' eyes
Herbal Remedy Linked With Urinary Tract Cancer, Study Shows
April 09, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Certain herbal remedies are likely responsible for a large portion of upper urinary tract cancers in Taiwan.
Vaccine Scares Could Become More Common, Experts Say
April 06, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Vaccine scares that lead portions of the population to forgo vaccination could become more common as more diseases become eradicated.
Hold the Knife: Antibiotics May Be Safe Treatment for Appendicitis
April 05, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Antibiotics may be a safe initial treatment for appendicitis.
Obese People Hit with More Radiation During Medical Tests
April 05, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
Obesity individuals may be exposed to greater levels of radiation during a CT scan compared to normal weight people.
Birth Control Injections May Raise Breast Cancer Risk in Young Women
April 05, 2012, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff
Using progestin-only injectable birth control for a year or more may increase the risk of breast cancer in younger women.
Doctors Identify 45 Medical Tests Patients Usually Don't Need
April 04, 2012, Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily Staff Writer
A number of doctors' groups have come together to create a list of medical tests they say are commonly used but often unnecessary.