Daily MedNews - December 2015

December 1, 2015

• Health Tip: Watch What You Eat
• Health Tip: Use Antibiotics Wisely
• Higher Cigarette Taxes Tied to Fewer Infant Deaths
• Possible New Weight-Loss Tool: Blocking Stomach Artery
• Health Highlights: Dec. 1, 2015
• New Diabetes Cases Among Americans Drop for First Time in Decades: CDC
• HIV Prevention Pill May Not Need to Be Taken Daily
• Cracking Knuckles Sets Off 'Fireworks' on Ultrasound
• 1 in 8 American Adults Still Have High Cholesterol: CDC
• Sleep Apnea Devices Lower Blood Pressure
• Metformin May Not Help Obese Teens With Type 1 Diabetes
• Ebola Blood Level May Predict Odds of Death, Study Says
• Doctor Burnout Rates on the Rise
• Planned Cesareans Tied to Slight Increase in Asthma Risk for Kids
• Delayed Clamping of Umbilical Cord May Be Better for Preemies
• Cheaper Alternative to Turing's Pricey Daraprim Soon Available
• Smog Linked to Heart Disease in Seniors

December 2, 2015

• Health Tip: Enjoying a Holiday Fire
• Health Highlights: Dec. 2, 2015
• SIDS Risk Depends on More Than 'Sleeping Environment'
• Is Breast Density an Overrated Cancer Risk Factor?
• Hearts Entombed With Loved Ones Give Clues to Cardiac Disease Centuries Ago
• Powerful New Pot May Harm the Brain, Researchers Say
• False-Positive Mammogram May Hint at Breast Cancer Risk Later
• Pollution From Coal Burning Most Damaging to Health, Study Finds
• Negative News on Statins Tied to Dropped Prescriptions
• Survival Improves for Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer
• MRI Can Spot Early Signs of Knee Arthritis: Study
• Too Much TV While Younger May Hamper Middle-Aged Brain
• Slowed Walking in Seniors May Signal Alzheimer's Danger
• New Drug May Help Fight Heart Failure
• Scientists, Ethicists Debate Future of Gene Editing
• Could Energy Drink 'Shots' Raise Teens' Diabetes Risk?

December 3, 2015

• Health Tip: Who Gets Pneumonia?
• Health Tip: Protect Against Hot Water Burns
• Could There Be a 'Quit-Smoking' Gene?
• Hawaii Facing Rise in Dengue Fever Cases
• Transplanted Face May Age Prematurely
• Patient's Mood During Medical Procedure May Affect Outcomes
• Weight Gain Between Pregnancies May Affect Infant Survival
• Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2015
• Agricultural Pesticides May Affect Kids' Breathing
• Diabetes or Obesity During Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Heart: Study
• Playing Contact Sports in Youth May Raise Risk for Degenerative Brain Disease
• Another Downside to Diabetes: Tooth Loss
• Could an Obese Dad's Sperm Pass Traits to His Kids?
• Too Few Americans Are Taking Needed Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs: CDC
• More Americans Seek Treatment for Painkiller, Heroin Abuse
• Trying to Make Sense of the Senseless Violence
• Magnetic Brain Stimulation Might Treat Cocaine Addiction

December 4, 2015

• Health Tip: Talking to Kids About World Events
• Health Tip: Know the Risks of Oral Piercing
• Get Your Flu Shot Before the Flu Is Widespread: CDC
• Death and Disability From Injuries Down Worldwide: Study
• Health Highlights: Dec. 4, 2015
• Researchers Say They Find Genes Linked to Alzheimer's Timing
• Electrical Stimulation May Ease Low Back Pain for Some
• Sense of Purpose in Life May Boost Longevity, Heart Health
• Obesity Linked to More Severe Bone, Joint Injuries
• Safe to Take Antidepressants With Tamoxifen: Study
• Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Often Not Monitored Closely
• Diabetes Drug Improves Gut Bacteria, Study Finds
• Endurance Athletes May Pay Physical Price
• Transgender Transition Costs Make Economic Sense: Study
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Play Role in Bipolar Disorder: Study
• Kidney Transplant Prospects Worse for Native Americans: Study

December 5, 2015

• Gene Therapy Shows Early Potential for Rare Immune System Disorder

December 6, 2015

• How to Have a Healthy Holiday Season
• Health Highlights: Dec. 6, 2015

December 7, 2015

• Health Highlights: Dec. 7, 2015
• Health Tip: Approach Holiday Eating With a Healthier Attitude
• Health Tip: Before You Give Your Child Medicine
• Screen All Kids for Cholesterol, Depression and HIV, Pediatricians' Group Says
• Living Together, Marriage Give Equal Boost to Women's Mental Health: Study
• Jimmy Carter Says Brain Scans Show No Signs of Cancer
• Researchers Focus on Risk Factors for Leukemia After Breast Cancer Treatment
• How Much Weight Must You Lose Before Others Notice?
• HIV Rates Fall, But Not All Groups Benefit, U.S. Study Finds
• Jimmy Carter's Recovery Highlights Power of New Cancer Treatments
• Infertile Men May Have Higher Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes
• Marijuana Chemical Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy in Kids
• Risky Sexual Behaviors Put Many Young Gay Men at Risk of HIV: Study
• Could Dim View on Aging Raise Your Alzheimer's Risk?
• Experts Issue Guidelines on Caring for Breast Cancer Survivors
• Infant Weight Gain Linked to Possible Type 1 Diabetes Risk
• Many U.S. Primary Care Docs Feel Unprepared for Complex Cases: Survey
• Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Tied to Possible Alzheimer's Risk
• More Former Inmates Getting Medicaid Under Obamacare, Study Finds

December 8, 2015

• Health Tip: Using a Knee Brace
• Health Tip: Stay Safe on the Highway
• Health Highlights: Dec. 8, 2015
• Fewer Americans Struggling With Medical Bills
• Kids With Asthma, Allergies May Face Higher Heart Risk Factors: Study
• New Type of Antidepressant Shows Promise in Early Trial
• Most Teens' Physical Activity Occurs at School
• Ovarian Cyst Condition in Mom May Raise Odds for Autism in Child
• Kanuma Approved for Rare Missing-Enzyme Disease
• More Than a Quarter of New Doctors May Be Depressed
• E-Cigarettes May Contain Chemicals Linked to Lung Disease
• Sickle Cell Drug Doesn't Relieve Pain Crises: Study
• Wearable Devices Aim to Monitor Epileptic Seizures
• Meet Vincent, the Cat With the Titanium Legs
• Blood Thinner, Certain Diabetes Drugs Are a Bad Combo
• Vonvendi Approved to Control Bleeding Disorder
• ADHD Diagnoses Rising Among U.S. Kids, Study Finds
• Optimistic Outlook May Boost Recovery After Heart Attack
• Doctors Rally in Support of Fibroid Device Curbed by FDA
• 3-D Video Games May Boost Brainpower, Study Finds
• People with Type 2 Diabetes May Be Overtested
• Talk Therapy, Antidepressants Offer Similar Results for Major Depression

December 9, 2015

• Health Tip: Understanding Antibiotics
• Health Tip: Create a Fire Escape Plan
• Mom-to-Be's Smoking Tied to Poorer Fitness in Sons
• Breast Cancer Drugs Battle Disease's Return
• Health Highlights: Dec. 9, 2015
• Dentistry Without the Drill? New Study Offers Hope
• Is Brain Wiring to Blame for Some Teens' Bad Behavior?
• Bullying Can Leave Lasting Mental Scars
• Drugs May Protect the Heart During Chemotherapy
• First 'Test-Tube' Puppies Born, Researchers Report
• CDC: Too Few Schools Teach Prevention of HIV, STDs, Pregnancy
• Cooling Cap to Reduce Chemo-Linked Hair Loss OK'd
• Pesticide in Milk Years Ago May Be Linked to Signs of Parkinson's: Study
• More Support for Lower Blood Pressure Goals
• Common Heart Failure Drugs May Harm More Than Help
• Implanted Lung Valves Show Promise in Some Emphysema Patients
• Unhappiness Won't Kill You

December 10, 2015

• Health Tip: Do You Have Gum Disease?
• Health Tip: Take Precautions With Your Holiday Tree
• Health Highlights: Dec. 10, 2015
• Lumpectomy Plus Radiation May Beat Mastectomy for Early Breast Cancer
• One in Five U.S. Kids Over Age 5 Has Unhealthy Cholesterol: CDC
• Concussions Are Biggest Health Risk to Cheerleaders
• X-Rays May Miss Hip Arthritis, Study Finds
• Timing May Be Key to Success of Surgery, Chemo for Early Breast Cancer
• Depression May Be Tied to Lower Breast Cancer Survival
• Could a Scan Someday Replace Lymph Node Biopsy?
• Not Enough Needle Exchange Programs Outside Cities: Study
• Football Leads in College Sports Injuries, But Wrestling Most Dangerous
• Maybe You Can Forecast Your Health Better Than a Doctor
• Fewer Teens, Young Adults Driving After Drinking, Smoking Pot: Report
• Vitamin D Won't Guard Against Colds in People With Asthma
• Brain's Signaling Systems Might Determine PTSD Severity: Study

December 11, 2015

• Health Tip: If Teeth Are Sensitive
• Health Tip: Portion Your Child's Plate
• Health Highlights: Dec. 11, 2015
• Moderate Drinking May Benefit Early Stage Alzheimer's Patients
• Two Drugs Equal in Preventing Early Breast Cancer's Return: Study
• U.S. Abortion Rate Hits Record Low: CDC
• A Newborn's Heart Attack Shows Heart Can Regrow, Recover
• Laser: A Breast Cancer Treatment Alternative?
• Seniors Who Head Back to School May Reduce Dementia Risk
• Asthma Linked to Chronic Migraines in Some People
• Others' Drug, Alcohol Use May Trigger Bad Behavior in Teens
• Early Chemo Less Likely to Help Black Breast Cancer Patients: Study
• Serious Illness Affects Bone Health
• Vistogard Approved for Chemotherapy Overdose
• Alecensa Approved for Lung Cancer Tied to Gene Mutation
• Hanging Holiday Lights Holds Hidden Danger, Surgeon Warns
• Stress May Boost Risk for Alzheimer's-Linked Thinking Problems

December 12, 2015

• Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

December 13, 2015

• How to Clear Snow Without Getting Hurt

December 14, 2015

• Health Tip: Don't Pack on Pounds During Holidays
• Bodily Changes Don't Always Signal 'Precocious' Puberty in Kids
• Health Highlights: Dec. 14, 2015
• Abuse of Prescription Painkillers, Stimulants Ups Sexual Risks for Teens
• Genetic Abnormality May Explain Health Complications of Down Syndrome
• Down to the Wire on Obamacare Sign-Ups
• Primary Care Docs the Leading Prescribers of Narcotic Painkillers: Study
• Suspicious Pigment Spots More Common on Darker Skin
• America's Rural Elderly Face Barriers to Health Care
• Cancer Rates Dropping in Rich Countries, Rising in Poorer Ones: Study
• 'Suicide Gene Therapy' Plus Radiation Fights Prostate Cancer: Study
• Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Raise Autism Risk, Study Suggests
• Hospital's Experience Helps Predict Stroke Results
• Task Force: Screen All Teens, Adults at Risk for Syphilis
• Standing on World Stage Has Its Perils

December 15, 2015

• Health Tip: Washing Your Skin When You Have Eczema
• Health Tip: Acne Has Lasting Effects
• Health Highlights: Dec. 15, 2015
• Majority of U.S. Hospitals Don't Require Flu Shots for Staffers: Survey
• Scans Show Many Injured U.S. Vets May Have Brain 'Scarring'
• Industry Paying for Growing Percentage of Medical Trials
• Electromagnetic Waves May Help Fight Deadly Brain Cancer
• Many Americans Dubious of Flu Shot's Effectiveness
• Many Pet Owners Happy to Have Fido, Fluffy Share the Bed
• Shingles Linked to Raised Heart Risks for Seniors, Study Finds
• Surgery May Beat Radiation for Men With Early Stage Prostate Cancer
• Stem Cell Transplants May Not Help Tough-to-Treat Crohn's, Study Says
• ADHD Patients Show Weaker Connections in Brain Networks Tied to Focus: Study
• Bridion Approved to Reverse Effects of Surgical Drugs
• Dogs' Sloppy Drinking Style Actually the Model of Efficiency: Study
• Certain Antidepressants May Be Linked to Bipolar Disorder: Study
• Active, Passive Smoking Tied to Infertility, Early Menopause: Study

December 16, 2015

• Health Tip: Protect Your Skin at Work
• Health Tip: Flying With Children
• Health Highlights: Dec. 16, 2015
• Girls Given Risky Meds Don't Get Contraceptive Advice
• High School Seniors Now More Likely to Smoke Pot Than Cigarettes: Survey
• Deadline Extended for Obamacare Sign-Ups
• Kids Find Help for Anorexia More Often Than 'Pro-Ana' Posts on YouTube
• ADHD May Hamper Social Relationships Early in Life
• Antibiotics Often Enough for Kids' Appendicitis
• 'Designer Cells' Show Promise Against Psoriasis in Lab Mice
• Humans Are Masters of High-Quality Sleep
• Heart Disease Now Kills 1 of Every 3 Americans
• U.S. Ebola Survivors Suffered Lingering Effects
• Are British Teeth Really Worse Than American Teeth?
• Are You a Secret Santa or a Grinch? Brain Scans May Tell
• Horror Films Really Can Curdle Your Blood

December 17, 2015

• Health Tip: Stave Off the Holiday Blues
• Health Tip: Understanding Your Baby's Vision
• Annual Blood Test Might Help Prevent Deaths From Ovarian Cancer
• Health Highlights: Dec. 17, 2015
• Toothlessness a Clue to Deadly Heart Disease?
• More Than Half of U.S. States Not Well Prepared for Disease Outbreaks: Study
• Type 2 Diabetes May Raise Dementia Risk, Especially in Women: Study
• More U.S. Kids Have Type 1 Diabetes, But Researchers Don't Know Why
• Parents Keep Too Tight a Leash on Teens' Health Care: Survey
• Researchers Uncover Different Variations of MERS Virus
• Scientists Link Brain Chemical to Autism
• Smoking Bans Beat Cigarette Taxes to Help Smokers Quit: Study
• LifeVest Wearable Defibrillator Approved for Children
• Singing Hits a High Note for Folks With Early Dementia

December 18, 2015

• Health Tip: Keeping Diabetes in Check During the Holidays
• Health Tip: Keeping Kids in Pain Comfortable
• Health Highlights: Dec. 18, 2015
• To Help Your Kids Get Better Grades, Feed Them Breakfast: Study
• Nasal Spray May Give Diabetics Faster Treatment for Low Blood Sugar
• Study Maps Areas of Brain Linked to PTSD
• Hormones Tied to Uterine Fibroid Risk in Study
• FDA Proposes Tanning Bed Ban for Minors
• New Device Approved for Fecal Incontinence
• Pooches May Give Food to Their Pals, Study Shows
• Toxic Chemicals May Weaken Infants' Response to TB Vaccine
• How to Prepare Your Child for Surgery
• Face Mites Might Give Clues to People's Ancestry
• Drug Overdoses Hit Record High: CDC
• Holiday Luggage Can Be Hazardous to Your Back

December 19, 2015

• Keytruda May Help Fight Tough-to-Treat Lung Cancer

December 20, 2015

• Help Your Kids Sleep in Heavenly Peace

December 21, 2015

• Health Highlights: Dec. 21, 2015
• Health Tip: Recogize Signs of Mold Allergy
• Health Tip: Feeling Sleepy?
• One-Third of Incurable Cancer Patients Continue to Work, Study Finds
• Study Suggests Link Between Gum Disease, Breast Cancer Risk
• Americans Growing More Concerned About Head Injuries in Football
• Reduced Blood Flow to Back of Brain Raises Recurrent Stroke Risk: Study
• End-of-Life Talk Often Comes Too Late for Blood Cancer Patients
• Home Births May Be Safe for 'Low-Risk' Pregnancies: Study
• FDA Lifts Ban on Blood Donations by Gay Men
• More Evidence That Time-to-Treatment Is Crucial for Stroke
• Being 'Fat But Fit' Won't Cut Your Risk of Premature Death
• Florida 'Pill Mill' Crackdown May Have Curbed Painkiller ODs
• Study Touts Benefits of Group Prenatal Care
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest May Not Be So Sudden
• U.S. Task Force Stays Neutral on Cholesterol Screening for Kids
• U.S. Task Force Backs Statins for Those 40 to 75 at Heightened Heart Risk

December 22, 2015

• Health Tip: Struggling With Chronic Cough?
• Health Tip: Protect Kids' Hearing During the Holidays
• Health Highlights: Dec. 22, 2015
• Toddlers Adept at Using Touch-Screen Devices, Study Finds
• Smoke Weed in College and Your Grades May Go to Pot
• Skin-to-Skin Contact May Lower Preemies' Risk of Death: Review
• Uptravi Approved for Chronic Lung Disease
• More IVF Tries Improve Odds of Having a Baby
• Child Paralysis Cases Spiked During Virus Outbreak: Study
• Hormone Therapy Safely Helps Preserve Fertility for Breast Cancer Patients: Study
• The Pill, Hormone Therapy Safe for Women Taking Blood Thinners: Study
• Weight-Loss Surgery Lowered Risk of Heart Attack, Type 2 Diabetes in Study
• Night-Shift Workers May Be Prone to Car Crashes
• Healthy Habits Help Reduce Risk of Heart Failure, Study Finds
• Ebola Survivors Face Complications Months After Treatment, Study Finds
• Slight Signs of Lingering Brain Damage Seen in Young Athletes After Concussion

December 23, 2015

• Health Tip: Watching Calories
• Health Tip: Meditation May Help Your Heart
• Health Highlights: Dec. 23, 2015
• U.S. Teen Treated for Rare Rat-Bite Fever
• U.S. Births Up, Teen and Preterm Deliveries Down: CDC
• Tiny Turtles Carry Salmonella Threat
• Zurampic Approved for Gout
• Graphic Warnings on Cigarettes Help Smokers Consider Quitting
• Glaucoma Patients Have False Notions of Pot's Ability to Treat Their Disease: Survey
• Get Your Flu Shot Before the Flu Is Widespread: CDC
• Paid Sick Leave Can Be Crucial When Cancer Strikes
• New HIV Treatment Shows Promise in Early Research
• Noisy Electronic Toys May Hamper Babies' Verbal Skills
• Hepatitis C May Be Tied to Greater Risk for Parkinson's Disease
• New Drug for Severe Form of Arthritis Shows Promise in Trial

December 24, 2015

• Health Highlights: Dec. 24, 2015
• Health Tip: Sounds May Help You Fall Asleep
• Health Tip: Watch those Liquid Laundry Packets
• Make Toy Safety a Top Concern
• Marijuana Chemical May Help Prevent Epileptic Seizures in Kids, Young Adults
• All High-Risk Patients Should Get Blood Pressure Meds: Study
• Losing Pancreas Fat May Treat Type 2 Diabetes
• More Computer Time May Be Causing Nearsightedness in U.S. Kids
• Dietitian Experts Offer Holiday Food Safety Tips
• Patients Can Self-Administer IV Antibiotics at Home: Study
• Don't Forget Fire Safety This Holiday Season

December 25, 2015

• Health Tip: Understanding Risk Factors for Hardening Arteries
• Health Tip: Controlling Chronic Sinusitis
• Holiday Safety for Your Furry Friends
• How to Prevent Home Cooking Fires
• Holiday Plants Can Pose Health Risks to Kids, Pets
• Meals on Wheels Can Deliver Emotional Nourishment, Too

December 26, 2015

• Hospital Prices Vary Widely Across the United States

December 27, 2015

• The Younger the Mother, the Worse Her Health at Midlife: Study

December 28, 2015

• Health Tip: Four Simple Steps for Healthier Eating
• Health Highlights: Dec. 28, 2015
• Health Tip: Start a Group Training Session
• Child Asthma Rates Leveling Off, Except Among Poor and Older Kids: Study
• New Rules for Mammograms, Tanning Beds Top Health News of 2015
• Hospitals' Brain Death Policies Vary Dramatically, Study Finds
• Study: Extremely Premature Babies at Greater Risk for Autism
• Early Treatment Improves Heart Attack Outcomes, Study Finds
• Heart Attack Treatment Often Delayed for Former Bypass Patients
• Reducing Salt Intake Might Harm Heart Failure Patients, Study Claims
• When and Where of Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Vitamin D Levels
• Breast Ultrasound, Mammography May Be Equally Effective: Study
• Watch Out for Distracted Walkers
• Prescriptions Continue for Most Who Survive Painkiller ODs: Study

December 29, 2015

• Health Tip: When New Moms Lose Their Hair
• Health Highlights: Dec. 29, 2015
• Is the 'No-Shampoo' Trend a Healthy One?
• Thyroid Cancer Survivors: Good Prognosis, Gloomy Outlook?
• Safe to Use Blood Thinner Before Major Cancer Surgery, Study Finds
• Diabetic Kidney Damage May Start Earlier Than Thought
• Researchers: Retract Study That Claimed Nitroglycerin Might Boost Bone Density
• Carbs Fuel Long Runs: Study
• Painkillers Often Gateway to Heroin for U.S. Teens: Survey

December 30, 2015

• Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2015
• Health Tip: Helping Your Teens Stay Safe
• Health Tip: Sip on a Lighter Version of Hot Chocolate
• ADHD Meds May Raise Risk for Psychotic Side Effects in Some Kids: Study
• Heading to a New Year's Party? Here's How to Stay Safe
• Chronic Drinking Plus Binge Drinking Spurs Rapid Liver Damage in Mouse Study
• It's Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot
• Colon Cancer Among Hispanics Varies by Birthplace
• Drinking Water Pipes Full of 'Good' Bacteria
• Could High-Dose Vitamin D Help Fight Multiple Sclerosis?
• Study Links Home Births to Slightly Higher Infant Death Risk

December 31, 2015

• Health Tip: Prepare Leafy Greens
• Health Tip: Is Stress Affecting Your Health?
• Health Highlights: Dec. 31, 2015
• Drowsy Drivers Pose Risks to Others, Themselves
• Too Often, CPAP Is Only Sleep Apnea Treatment Offered
• Asthma May Be Linked to Shingles Risk
• Could Football Practices Without Helmets Help Prevent Concussions?
• Families of Critically Ill Patients Need Extra Support, Too
• Researchers ID Areas of Western U.S. With Risk of Plague
• Need to Boost Your Memory? Then Get Your Zzzz's