Daily MedNews - December 2015
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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
December 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
December 13, 2015
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'
- Electromagnetic Waves May Help Fight Deadly Brain Cancer
- Many Americans Dubious of Flu Shot's Effectiveness
- Industry Paying for Growing Percentage of Medical Trials
- 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
December 20, 2015
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
December 27, 2015
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
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