Arthritis
Common Painkillers Tied to Blood Clot Risk, Study Suggests
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- People who use painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Gout May Be Linked to Raised Diabetes Risk: Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis, appears to increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, especially in
Health Tip: Pain in the Foot?
(HealthDay News) -- Symptoms of foot arthritis, including painful inflammation and swelling, can make it difficult to take even a few
Asthma
Docs Offer Advice for Combating Respiratory Virus That's Striking Kids
FRIDAY, Oct. 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- As Enterovirus D68 infections continue to spread across the United States, the American Lung Association
New Clues to How Colds Can Spur Asthma Attacks
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have pinpointed a molecule that may trigger potentially life-threatening asthma attacks
Blood Pressure
Health Tip: Signs You May Have Low Blood Pressure
(HealthDay News) -- Low blood pressure, medically called hypotension, may increase a person's risk of falling.
Living Near a Highway May Be Bad for Your Blood Pressure
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Living close to a major highway may raise your risk for high blood pressure, a new study
Regular Doctor Visits Help Control Blood Pressure, Study Says
MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Regular visits to your doctor can help keep your blood pressure under
Breast Cancer
Healthy Lifestyle May Boost Breast Cancer Survival
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise, healthy eating and good weight control may help improve survival
Increasing Skirt Sizes May Hike Your Breast Cancer Risk: Study
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- If you want to minimize your chances of developing breast cancer, staying the same skirt size over
More Women Having Reconstruction Surgery After Breast Cancer Treatment
FRIDAY, Oct. 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A growing number of breast cancer patients in the United States are having breast reconstruction surgery
Cancer
Experimental Cervical Cancer Vaccine Looks Promising in Trial
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental vaccine meant to protect against nine types of human papillomavirus (HPV) could prevent
Oncologists' Group Calls for Measures to Curb Obesity-Related Cancers
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Immediate steps need to be taken to slow the rise of obesity-related cancers in the United States, a
Scientists Detect Early Sign of Pancreatic Cancer
SUNDAY, Sept. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've identified a sign of early development of
Depression
More Evidence That Exercise May Help Fight Depression
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Physically active people are less likely to show signs of depression, a new study finds.
Special Therapy May Help Relieve 'Complicated Grief'
THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- For people mired in grief after a loved one's death, a specially designed therapy may work better than
Weight-Loss Surgery May Not Always Help With Depression
FRIDAY, Oct. 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- While most severely obese people get a mood boost after weight-loss surgery, some may have a recurrence of
Diabetes
Diabetes Rates Leveling Off in U.S.
TUESDAY, Sept. 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Overall adult diabetes rates appear to have leveled off during the past four years in the United
Screen Everyone Over 45 for Diabetes: U.S. Task Force
TUESDAY, Oct. 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Every American over the age of 45 should be screened for both type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, a U.S.
Study Compares Insulin Regimens for Type 1 Diabetes
FRIDAY, Oct. 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- For people with type 1 diabetes, long-acting insulin may be a better treatment choice than
Fertility
For Infertility Treatment, Should He Drink Less Coffee, More Booze?
MONDAY, Oct. 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A man's love of coffee could hamper the success of a couple's infertility treatment, a small new study
Recessions May Thwart a Woman's Motherhood Plans Forever: Study
TUESDAY, Sept. 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- When unemployment rates climb, women tend to put the brakes on motherhood. And for many young women,
Gastrointestinal Health
Healthy Habits Might Reduce Your Colon Cancer Risk
FRIDAY, Oct. 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A few healthy habits could reduce your risk for colon cancer, according to a new
Laxative Type Might Influence Colon Cancer Risk, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests that the type of laxative a person takes might be a factor in their odds for colon
Heart Disease
Genes May Make Some More Prone to Heart Disease When Under Stress
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Genes may interact with stress to trigger heart disease in some people, a new study
Study Compares Tissue-Based or Mechanical Replacement Heart Valves
THURSDAY, Oct. 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- When the heart's aortic valves cease to work properly, surgeons often use replacement valves to help
Study: Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors May Prevent 80 Percent of Heart Attacks
MONDAY, Sept. 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Five recommended health behaviors may prevent four out of five heart attacks in men, a new study
Men's Health
Get a Flu Shot During Checkup, Doctor Says
SATURDAY, Sept. 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- As flu season approaches, the best way to stay healthy and avoid infection is to get a flu shot and a
High Cholesterol Tied to Prostate Cancer's Return in Study
FRIDAY, Oct. 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- After surgery for prostate cancer, elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides may be linked with
Smoking-Related Illnesses in U.S. Total 14 Million, Report Finds
MONDAY, Oct. 13, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Cigarette smoking accounts for approximately 14 million major medical conditions that plague the lives of
Multiple Sclerosis
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Neurology
Mini-Strokes May Lead to PTSD, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Oct. 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A mini-stroke may not cause lasting physical damage, but it could increase your risk of developing
Noninvasive Devices May Help Migraines, FDA Says
MONDAY, Sept. 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Two new prescription devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug
Brain Chemical May Help Control Tourette 'Tics'
THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A particular brain chemical may help people with Tourette syndrome suppress the disorder's
Orthopedics
Health Tip: Know the Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
(HealthDay News) -- Osteoporosis occurs when bones become thin and brittle, increasing the risk for fractures. The U.S. Centers for...
The Right Treatment for Torn Knee Ligaments
Monday, October 20 (Wyatt Myers, HealthDay News) -- Knee ligaments are the four strong, ropy tissues that hold the bones of the knee together
Repetitive Pitching May Cause Teens Serious Shoulder Problems
TUESDAY, Oct. 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Young athletes who pitch more than 100 balls a week risk getting a painful overuse injury that can
Pain Management
Common Painkillers Tied to Blood Clot Risk, Study Suggests
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- People who use painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Doctors' Group Issues Painkiller Guidelines
MONDAY, Sept. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The risks of powerful narcotic painkillers outweigh their benefits for
U.S. Pledges Millions to Study Ways to Ease Soldiers' Pain
THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. government announced Thursday that it will launch a massive research effort to explore
Parenting
Ban Electronics in Kids' Bedrooms, Expert Says
FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Electronic devices can keep kids up at night and should be banned from the
Dads Face Guilt About Workouts, Just Like Moms Do
FRIDAY, Oct. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Fathers face many of the same family and work barriers to exercise as mothers, new research
Many Parents Need to Educate Themselves About Concussions
FRIDAY, Oct. 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Parents' lack of knowledge about concussion may hinder youngsters' treatment and recovery, two new
Pediatrics
Schools Key to Reaching Kids With Mental Health Needs, Experts Say
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Schools can play a crucial role in helping the 10 percent to 20 percent of
After-School Exercise Yields Brain Gains: Study
MONDAY, Sept. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Regular daily exercise appears to improve children's attention and multi-tasking skills, according to a
Docs Offer Advice for Combating Respiratory Virus That's Striking Kids
FRIDAY, Oct. 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- As Enterovirus D68 infections continue to spread across the United States, the American Lung Association
Pregnancy
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Healthy Lifestyle Before Pregnancy May Cut Gestational Diabetes Risk
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Healthy lifestyle habits could prevent about half of all diabetes cases
Rely on Mom-to-Be When Epidural Is Needed
THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to pain relief during labor and delivery, mom probably knows best, new research
Health Tip: Trouble Sleeping During Pregnancy
(HealthDay News) -- While you may sleep soundly during the first trimester of pregnancy, sleep may be more challenging during the later
Senior Caregiving
Emotional Life Lingers for Alzheimer's Patients, Even as Memory Fades
MONDAY, Sept. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- For those visiting a person with advanced Alzheimer's, the moment can be
Caring for an Older Adult with Parkinson’s Disease
Monday, October 20 (The Benjamin Rose Institute) -- Caring for an Older Adult with Parkinson’s Disease
Impact of Medications on Driving
Sunday, October 19 (The Benjamin Rose Institute) -- Impact of Medications on Driving
Driving safety for older adults
Seniors' Health
Memory Slips in Senior Years May Signal Dementia Risk
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Healthy elderly people who begin reporting memory lapses are significantly more likely to be
U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record High of Nearly 79 Years: CDC
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Average life expectancy in the United States reached an all-time high of 78.8 years in 2012, federal
Sports Medicine
ACL Tear Won't Keep Most College Athletes From Returning to Play: Study
FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- It's a debilitating injury, but an ACL tear typically doesn't mean the end of a college athlete's
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Exercise Injury
(HealthDay News) -- Getting regular exercise is vital, but it's equally important to protect yourself against injury.
Stroke
Health Risks After Stroke May Linger for at Least 5 Years: Study
TUESDAY, Oct. 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Stroke survivors remain at high risk for another stroke or other serious medical problems and death for
Healthy Lifestyle Choices May Cut Women's Stroke Risk
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Women who follow five healthy habits can cut their stroke risk in half, new research
Technology Helps 'Locked-In' Stroke Patient Communicate
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- People who've had severe strokes and have a condition called "locked-in" syndrome may benefit from a
Weight Management
Is 'Slow and Steady' Weight Loss Really the Best Approach?
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- An Australian study throws doubt on the notion that a more gradual approach to weight loss is always
Weight-Loss Surgery May Not Always Help With Depression
FRIDAY, Oct. 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- While most severely obese people get a mood boost after weight-loss surgery, some may have a recurrence of
Health Tip: Are You at a Healthy Weight?
(HealthDay News) -- Looking in the mirror or at the tag of your pants isn't the best way to see if you're at a healthy weight.
Women's Health
Get a Flu Shot During Checkup, Doctor Says
SATURDAY, Sept. 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- As flu season approaches, the best way to stay healthy and avoid infection is to get a flu shot and a
Healthy Lifestyle Choices May Cut Women's Stroke Risk
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Women who follow five healthy habits can cut their stroke risk in half, new research
Standard Treatment for Underactive Thyroid Gland Still Best: Experts
FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- An expert panel reviewing treatments for hypothyroidism has concluded that the drug levothyroxine (L-T4)
Women's Heart Health
Living Near a Highway May Be Bad for Your Blood Pressure
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Living close to a major highway may raise your risk for high blood pressure, a new study
Stress Affects Women, Men With Heart Disease Differently, Study Shows
MONDAY, Oct. 13, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Stress triggers different physical and mental reactions in women and men with heart disease, new research