Daily MedNews - January 2014

January 1, 2014

• Health Tip: Little Kids and Some Pets Don't Mix
• Health Tip: New Mom, Protect Your Back
• Fido Really Can Recognize Your Face
• 'Low T' Therapy: Is It for Me?
• When Winter Fun Isn't So Fun

January 2, 2014

• Health Tip: Preparing Hot Dogs
• Health Tip: Keep Stress in Check
• Health Highlights: Jan. 2, 2014
• Teen Drivers Become Distracted Quickly
• Many Women Still Have Pain One Year After Breast Cancer Surgery
• Can Bacterial Infections During Pregnancy Raise Autism Risk?
• Medicaid Use May Boost ER Visits, Study in Oregon Suggests
• Big Cigarette Tax Hikes Might Prevent 200 Million Deaths in a Century
• Smoking Tied to Higher Post-Op Medical Costs
• Hormone Takes the High Out of Weed, Rodent Study Finds
• Quitting Smoking May Cut Cataract Risk
• Novel Osteoporosis Drug Could Change Treatment: Study
• Study: Kids With ADHD, Aggression May Benefit From 2nd Med
• Slow Eating Might Help Curb Calories

January 3, 2014

• Health Tip: Stock Your Car for Winter Weather
• Health Highlights: Jan. 3, 2014
• Health Tip: Don't Take Too Much Acetaminophen
• A Guide to Smoking-Cessation Options
• E-Cigarettes: Separating Fiction From Fact
• Daycare Surfaces May Hold Germs Longer Than Thought
• Younger Adults Who've Had Shingles May Face Higher Stroke Risk
• Obama Administration Stands by Contraception Rule
• Keep Your Toddler's Body Clock in Mind at Bedtime
• Got Stage Fright? Get Excited
• Greater Health Spending Helps Men More Than Women, Study Finds
• Get Fit Before You Hit the Slopes

January 4, 2014

• No Harm Done From 'Scoop and Run' Police Transport Policy: Study

January 5, 2014

• Avoiding Injury During Winter Sports

January 6, 2014

• Health Tip: Walk to Your Favorite Restaurant
• Health Highlights: Jan. 6, 2014
• Power Down to Speed Concussion Recovery: Study
• High Blood Pressure May Be Worse for Women
• 20 Percent of Seventh Graders Have 'Sexted'
• Americans Living Longer Than Ever: CDC
• Many Hispanic Women Unaware of Heart Disease Risk Factors
• Gene Might Be Linked to Sleep Disorder Narcolepsy
• Uninsured Won't Flock to States With Expanded Medicaid Coverage: Study
• Workplace Wellness Programs Work
• High Praise Might Backfire on Kids With Low Self-Esteem
• The Cold, Hard Truth About Surviving Bitter Winter Weather
• Meditation May Reduce Mild Depression, Anxiety
• Mediterranean Diet Alone May Lower Diabetes Risk
• Childhood Cancer Survivors a Growing Patient Population

January 7, 2014

• Health Tip: Understanding Age Spots
• Health Tip: Food Safety During a Power Outage
• Breast-Feeding Might Reduce Moms' Odds of Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Health Highlights: Jan. 7, 2014
• Kids' Suicide Risk Similar for All Newer Antidepressants: Study
• Temporary Fever May Occur When Kids Under 2 Get 2 Shots at Once
• Preemies' 'Excessive' Crying Tied to Risk of Behavior Problems Later
• Labeling Food With 'Stop' or 'Go' Colors Might Spur Healthier Diet
• U.S. Cancer Deaths Decline Again: Report
• The Cold, Hard Truth About Surviving Bitter Winter Weather
• Acquaintances in Social Networks May Find Themselves 'Replaced'
• Mouse Study Hints at Plastics Chemical's Link to Prostate Cancer Risk
• CDC: Docs Aren't Doing Enough to Discourage Problem Drinking
• Half-Century of Smoking Prevention Extended 8 Million Lives: Study
• Chantix Helped People With Mental Illness Quit Smoking Longer in Study
• U.S. Health Spending Rising Modestly, Report Finds
• Drug Duo Might Help Smokers Quit Better Than Single Med
• Study Suggests Link Between Domestic Violence, Abortions

January 8, 2014

• Health Tip: Is Baby Eating Enough?
• Health Tip: Why Babies Wake at Night
• Health Highlights: Jan. 8, 2014
• Cancer Prevention Guidelines Seem to Pay Off for Older Women
• Fitness in Teen Years May Guard Against Heart Trouble Later
• VA Program Reduces MRSA Germ Cases at Long-Term Care Centers
• Just 1 in 4 U.S. Teens Gets Enough Exercise: Report
• Farxiga Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
• Whites More Likely to Undergo Weight-Loss Surgery: Study
• Surgical 'Glue' May Help Repair Sick Children's Hearts
• Power of Suggestion Revealed in Study of Migraine Drug
• Liquid Tamiflu for Kids in Short Supply
• Racial Disparities in Deaths After Heart Surgery Tied to Hospital Quality
• Study Weighs Safety of Epilepsy Drugs in Pregnancy
• When It Comes to Heart Transplants, Size May Matter Most
• Chest Implant Might Help With Hard-to-Treat Sleep Apnea
• Tight Blood Sugar Control Might Not Help All Critically Ill Kids
• Premature 'Water Breaking' During Pregnancy Linked to Bacteria
• Ultramarathoners: How's Their Health?

January 9, 2014

• Health Tip: Coping With Sleepwalking
• Health Tip: Don't Think of Exercise as a Chore
• Books Reflect the Economic Tone of Their Times
• Food Companies Cut 6.4 Trillion Calories From Supermarket Shelves: Report
• Bedbugs Love a Crowd, Study Finds
• Mouse Study May Explain Link Between Clogged Arteries, Immune Dysfunction
• Health Highlights: Jan. 9, 2014
• Could Stem Cells Cure Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis?
• FDA Warns Against Misuse of Laxatives
• U.S. Lung Cancer Rates Continue to Drop: CDC
• New Drug Combo Might Help Older, Sicker Patients With Leukemia
• Ease Up on Workouts to Aid Flu Recovery, Expert Says
• Recession Triggered Wave of Health Worries, Study Finds
• Death Rate After Hip, Knee Replacements Has Dropped Sharply: Study
• Dietary Supplements Can't Treat or Cure Concussions: FDA
• Gene Therapy May Hold Promise for Advanced Parkinson's Disease

January 10, 2014

• Health Tip: Taming Acne
• Health Tip: Performing Mind-Body Exercise
• It's Natural for Winners to Strike a Victory Pose, Research Shows
• Living a Full Life, Irregular Heartbeat and All
• A-Fib Doesn't Mean You're Banished to the Sidelines
• Health Highlights: Jan. 10, 2014
• Mekinist Plus Tafinlar Approved for Late-Stage Melanoma
• ReSure Sealant Gel Approved for Eye Surgery
• FDA OKs 2-Drug Combo Treatment for Advanced Melanoma
• Certain Childhood Fractures May Signal Low Bone Density: Study
• Women More Open to Weight-Loss Surgery
• Many Americans Haven't Checked Out Health Insurance Marketplaces
• Aging Brains Can Still Make 'Childlike' Connections: Study
• U.S. Flu Cases Continue to Climb
• Less Variety in Babies' Gut Bacteria May Lead to Asthma Risk
• Ear Tubes May Not Have Long-Term Benefits for Kids With Ear Infections

January 11, 2014

• Ease Into a Workout Program to Prevent Injuries

January 12, 2014

• Your Daily Coffee Just Might Jolt Your Memory

January 13, 2014

• Health Tip: Is Your Blood Sugar Low at Night?
• Health Tip: Stop Stress
• Assaults at Schools Send 90,000 Kids to ER Each Year: Study
• Preservative in Baby Wipes Linked to Rashes in Some Children
• Health Highlights: Jan. 13, 2014
• Gains of 'Brain Training' for Elderly Seen 10 Years Later
• Students Smoke Weed Despite Drug Testing at Schools, Study Finds
• Minorities, Poor More Likely to Be Diagnosed With Advanced Thyroid Cancer
• Green Tea May Interfere With a Blood Pressure Medicine
• Study Spots Growing Disparity in U.S. Teen Obesity Problem
• More Than 2 Million People Have Signed Up for Obamacare, Feds Say
• Wednesday Is Deadline for Feb. 1 Coverage Under Obamacare
• Parenthood for All? You've Got To Be Kid-ding, Many Say
• Marketing of Unhealthy Foods Still Common in U.S. Schools: Study
• Probiotic Drops Might Ease Colic: Study
• Humans, Other Primates Burn Fewer Calories Than Other Mammals
• U.S. Panel Urges Diabetes Screening for All Pregnant Women

January 14, 2014

• Health Tip: Avoid Spreading the Common Cold
• Health Tip: Make Exercise Economical
• Alternative Therapies Widely Used for Autism
• Health Highlights: Jan. 14, 2014
• When a Common Cold Becomes More Dangerous for Kids
• Are Teen Brains Hyper-Wired for Rewards?
• Teen Boys Who Believe They're Underweight May Face Certain Risks
• Common Infant Vaccine Tied to Slight Rise in Risk for Bowel Complication
• Batters Mostly Use Their Heads to Track Pitches, Study Finds
• City Parks Boost Mood, Study Suggests
• Post-Surgical Tests Might Help Spot Colon Cancer's Return
• Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Later Nicotine Addiction in Daughters
• New Study Challenges Dyslexia-Brain Changes Link
• Sight, Sound Out of Sync in Kids With Autism, Study Finds
• Experimental Vaccines May Extend Life in Pancreatic Cancer
• Merck Recalls Cholesterol Drug Liptruzet
• Cervical Cancer Screening Found to Benefit Older Women in New Study
• Precancerous Cells on Cervix Tied to Higher Risk of Disease, Death

January 15, 2014

• Health Tip: Is Baby in Pain?
• Health Tip: Take Precautions When Exercising
• Experts Urge 'Seismic Shift' in Approach to Better U.S. Health Care
• Health Highlights: Jan. 15, 2014
• Ban on Class of Chemicals Lowers Human Exposures, Study Finds
• Antidepressants in Pregnancy Tied to Slight Risk of Lung Disorder in Babies
• Veteran Firefighters May Develop Heat Resistance
• FDA Warns Against Prescription Drugs With High Levels of Acetaminophen
• Kids' Ear Infections Cost U.S. Health System Nearly $3B Annually: Report
• 'Microparticles' Show Promise in Healing Damaged Hearts
• Both Sides of Brain Involved in Speech, Study Finds
• Heavy Drinking in Middle Age May Speed Memory Loss for Men
• Brain Injuries May Raise Risk of Early Death
• Primary Care Providers May Balk at Giving Teens Antidepressants
• Experimental Drug Pritelivir Shows Promise for Genital Herpes Treatment
• Most With Hepatitis C May Soon Find Hope in New Treatments
• As Weight Rises in People With Diabetes, So Does Death Risk: Study

January 16, 2014

• Health Tip: Packing Baby's Diaper Bag
• Health Tip: Pay Attention to Air Pollution
• Media Focus on Obesity May Backfire for Some Women
• Having a Baby? Price Tag for Delivery Varies Widely
• Drug Abusers at Risk for Suicidal Thoughts, Survey Finds
• Health Highlights: Jan. 16, 2014
• State Health Insurance Marketplaces Boost Outreach Efforts
• Easier Way for Doctors to Identify Substance Abuse?
• FDA Warns of Fires From Wart Removers
• Gene Therapy May Restore Sight in People With Rare Blinding Disease
• Ultrasound to Brain May Boost Sensory Perception
• U.S. Smoking Rates Drop to Historic Lows: CDC
• Gluten-Free Diet May Help Protect Bones in People With Celiac Disease
• Postpartum Depression Often Linked to Long-Term Woes, Review Suggests
• Do Diet Drinks Make You Eat More?
• Obesity May Shorten Lives By Almost 4 Years: Study
• Dogs' Evolutionary Origins Get More Complicated
• Truck Drivers Top List of Overweight Workers

January 17, 2014

• Health Tip: Cold Feet?
• Health Tip: Keep Nails Healthy
• More Prisons Helping Inmates Enroll in Medicaid at Release: Survey
• Vitamin D Supplements May Help Ease Fibromyalgia Pain: Study
• Meet Henry the Hand: A Crusading Doctor's Right-Hand Man
• Stocking Epinephrine in Schools Might Save Lives
• Want to Stay Healthy? Try Washing Your Hands
• Health Highlights: Jan. 17, 2014
• Statin Therapy May Prevent Delirium in Critically Ill Patients
• Smoking While Pregnant Raises Baby's Risk of Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip
• Too Much Sitting May Be Harmful for Older Women
• Americans Eating Better, Cutting Calories: USDA
• Hepatitis C Rates Vary Among U.S. Hispanic Groups
• U.S. Health Officials Urge Renewed Fight to Stamp Out Cigarette Use
• FDA Approves Genetic Test That Helps Explain Developmental Problems in Kids
• Could Ecstasy Help People With Anxiety, PTSD?
• New Test Helps Diagnose Intellectual Disability in Children
• Fast Food Not Major Culprit in Kids' Obesity: Study

January 18, 2014

• Why Parents Mix Up Their Kids' Names
• Many Asthma Patients Don't Stick to Treatment Plan, Study Finds

January 19, 2014

• Walk, But Stay Safe: Tips for Pedestrians

January 20, 2014

• Health Tip: Eat Breakfast
• Health Tip: Coping With Strep Throat
• U.S. Children's Hospitals Vary Widely In Tonsillectomy Care
• Scientists Explore Effect of Exercise on Prostate Cancer Patients
• Testing for Smoke Exposure May Predict Rehospitalization for Asthma
• Sunlight Might Be Good for Your Blood Pressure: Study
• Health Highlights: Jan. 20, 2014
• 'Sleep Hormone' Tied to Possible Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
• Extra Zzz's in Morning May Help Teens Stay Alert in Class
• Zest for Life Can Be a Moving Experience
• No Proof That 'Blood-Type' Diets Work: Study
• Despite New Rules, Injuries Still Costly for NHL, Study Finds
• Your Brain Structure Might Influence Pain Tolerance
• Vitamin D May Slow Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
• Concussions Common in Middle School Girls Playing Soccer: Study
• Disinfectants Can't Defeat Salmonella in Food-Processing Plants: Study
• Easy Access to Guns Tied to Higher Risk of Suicide, Homicide
• Progress Against Cancer May Be Greater Than Thought

January 21, 2014

• Health Tip: Reducing Your Child's Risk of Ear Infections
• Health Tip: Deal With Chronic Pain
• Health Highlights: Jan. 21, 2014
• Genes May Be to Blame for Hard-to-Handle Toddlers
• Sleep During the Day May Throw Genes Into Disarray
• Quinoa May Be Safe Grain for People With Celiac Disease
• Time for Docs to Ditch the White Coat?
• Cheap Chinese Goods May Mean More Smog in U.S., Study Finds
• Chocolate, Tea, Berries May Cut Diabetes Risk: Study
• Mediterranean Diet May Lower Risk of Clogged Leg Arteries
• No Rise of PTSD Seen in Children With Cancer
• Implanted Devices Might Someday Run on Energy From Nearby Organs
• Blood Test Might Help Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early
• Too Much Sitting May Raise Heart Failure Risk for Men
• FDA Approval Process Comes Under Scrutiny in Studies
• Design Flaws Plague Many Animal-Based Drug Studies, Researchers Say
• Timing of Heart Attack Tied to Death Risk

January 22, 2014

• Health Tip: Losing Weight? Reduce Your Risk of Gallstones
• Health Highlights: Jan. 22, 2014
• Children Who Lose Close Relative at Risk of Mental Problems: Study
• Wealthier Women More Likely to Use Fertility Services: CDC
• Dissolving 'Scaffolds' Could Help Treat Leg Artery Disease
• Smog Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risk
• Could Turning Down the Thermostat Help You Lose Weight?
• Much More Must Be Done to Lower Smoking Rates, Experts Say
• 'Buzzed' Drivers Who Are Under Legal Limit to Blame in Many Fatal Crashes
• Older Patients May Fare Better in Trauma Centers That Treat More of Their Peers
• Fish Oil Might Guard Against Loss of Brain Cells
• Blood Vessel Treatment Might Reduce Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate
• Hospital Safety Improves for Heart Patients, Study Finds
• Synthetic Pot Tied to Surge of Emergency Cases
• Vitamin D Levels Linked to Parkinson's Symptoms
• Texting While Walking a Dangerous Combination: Study
• Experimental Alzheimer's Drugs Found Ineffective in Clinical Trials
• New Diagnosis Rules Could Lead to Drop in Autism Numbers

January 23, 2014

• Health Tip: Some Foods Aren't Safe for Toddlers
• Health Tip: Spot the Signs of Scarlet Fever
• For Seniors With Dementia, the Choice to Live Alone Can Be a Risky One
• First-Time Cesarean Rates Dipped in 2012: CDC
• Is He the Impatient Type? Check His Eyes
• Health Highlights: Jan. 23, 2014
• Radiation Before Surgery May Improve Survival From Rare Lung Cancer
• Dealing With The Deep Freeze
• Hormone Therapy May Cut Risk of Repeat Joint Replacement Surgery in Women
• Shopping Carts Can Pose Big Danger to Little Kids
• Dogs Unleash Personality Traits on Walks
• Scientists ID New Genes Linked to Belly Fat
• Texas Woman's Death Highlights Danger of Overlooking Dengue Fever
• Minority Patients Less Likely to Stick With Heart Attack Meds: Study
• Dental Insurance Doesn't Guarantee People Will Care for Their Teeth
• Research Reveals Secret Behind a Steady Heartbeat
• Most Crash Victims Don't Plan to Sue: Study
• Is the Stethoscope Living on Borrowed Time?

January 24, 2014

• Health Tip: Get More Restful Sleep
• Health Tip: Before You Donate Blood
• First Trimester Appears Crucial for Baby's Heart Health
• My Father's Keeper: Caring for a Parent With Dementia
• Vitamin D Supplements Don't Help Your Health: Review
• Risk of Glaucoma Blindness Drops by Half: Study
• ERs Not Curbing Overuse of Antibiotics, Study Reveals
• Health Highlights: Jan. 24, 2014
• Shoulders Take a Pounding in High School Football
• FDA Wants to Update Food Labels
• Keep Lice Off Your Child's Head
• Dog Cancer Dates Back 11,000 Years, Scientists Say
• Type 2 Diabetes Is Often a Family Affair
• Let Your Nose Guide You to Less Fatty Foods
• 'Doctor, Please Review This Checklist Before My Surgery'
• Adults With Diabetes Need a Flu Shot: Experts

January 25, 2014

• Many Parents Learn Online Skills From Their Tech-Savvy Kids
• How to Prevent Winter Sports Injuries

January 26, 2014

• 'Plays at the Plate' Riskiest for Pro Baseball Players
• It's Not Just Anniversaries: Men Are the More Forgetful Sex
• Health Highlights: Jan. 26, 2014

January 27, 2014

• Health Tip: Want to Be a Babysitter?
• Health Tip: When Your Older Child is Home Alone
• 'Sensitive' Older Sibling May Help Boost Preschoolers' Language Skills
• Health Highlights: Jan. 27, 2014
• Twenty U.S. Kids Hospitalized Each Day for Gun Injuries: Study
• HPV Vaccination Rates Might Rise If More Docs Recommended It
• Music Therapy May Help Teens With Cancer Cope
• Good Marriages Might Be Good for More Than a Man's Heart
• Hand Washing, Zinc May Ward Off Colds: Review
• Third Deep Freeze Sweeps Across Country
• Kids Bullied During Gym Class May Stop Exercising
• Cops on Night Shift at Higher Risk of Serious Injury: Study
• Risk for MS Among Patients' Relatives Not As High As Thought
• Yoga May Reduce Fatigue, Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors
• DDT Exposure May Raise Alzheimer's Risk: Study
• Childhood Events Tied to Slow Recovery From Depression Later
• Screen Older, Male Smokers for Type of Aneurysm, Experts Say

January 28, 2014

• Health Tip: Antiviral Can Help Manage Flu
• Health Tip: Don't Give Raw Milk to Children
• Falls Top Car Crashes as Leading Cause of U.S. Spinal Injuries
• FDA Panel Considers First Pill for Ragweed Allergy
• Baldness Cure May Have Inched a Bit Closer
• Study Probes Origins of 2 Ancient, Deadly Plagues
• Breath Test May Detect Signs of Lung Cancer: Study
• Health Highlights: Jan. 28, 2014
• Amnesia Patient's Brain Helps Illuminate How Memory Works
• Kids Who Undergo Heart Transplant Living Longer: Study
• Another Arctic Blast Has Much of U.S. in Its Grip
• Gut Bacteria in Preemies Altered by Hospital Stay, Study Finds
• Number of Nurses Who Smoke Is Down: Report
• Hearing Loss Tied to Faster Brain Shrinkage With Age
• Sleep Apnea Common After Spinal Cord Injury, Study Finds
• Premature Birth Linked to Asthma, Wheezing in Childhood
• Drug May Extend Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer
• Most Supermarket Coupons Promote Junk Food, Sugary Drinks: Study

January 29, 2014

• Health Tip: Prevent Dust Allergy Symptoms
• Health Tip: Make Sure Baby's Crib Sheets Fit
• Health Highlights: Jan. 29, 2014
• Smartphone Apps for Diabetes: Do They Really Work?
• Businesses Urge Change to Obamacare's Insurance Mandate
• Lower Obesity Rates Due to Better Diets, Not Economy: Study
• New Way to Create Embryonic Stem Cells Discovered
• Neanderthal DNA Influences Modern Humans: Study
• Testosterone Therapy Might Increase Heart Attack Risk: Study
• 1 in 3 Americans Has Used Tanning Beds, Upping Skin Cancer Risk
• Could Antioxidants Speed Up Cancer Progression?
• Early Childhood Memories May Fade Long Before Childhood Is Over
• Treatment Often Inadequate for Children With Anxiety Disorders, Study Finds
• New 'Bioengineered Skin' Gets Closer to the Real Thing
• High Estrogen Levels Plus Diabetes May Boost Dementia Risk
• Drivers With ADHD May Be at Higher Risk for Serious Crashes
• Slow Reaction Times May Be Harbinger of Early Death
• Kids Unlikely to Outgrow 'Baby Fat'

January 30, 2014

• Health Tip: Need Extra Iron?
• Health Tip: Inform Your Allergic Child
• Health Highlights: Jan. 30, 2014
• College Students Should Get a Flu Shot
• Gradual Exposure to Peanuts May Help Some Allergic Kids
• Doctors May Need to Revise How They Evaluate Breast Biopsy Results
• Baby May Help Keep Couples With Fertility Problems Together
• Aspirin Might Help Treat Brain Tumor Tied to Hearing Loss
• Shoulder Replacement May Help for Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Calling Obesity a Disease May Have 'Boomerang Effect'
• How Your Brain 'Hears' Speech
• Stressed by Work-Life Balance? Just Exercise
• Video Game Teaches Kids How to Spot a Stroke
• Postmenopausal Estrogen Therapy Tied to Lower Glaucoma Risk
• Study Finds Tonsillectomy Just as Safe for Adults as Kids
• Patients May Have to Compete With Computers for Doctors' Attention
• Drivers Often Unaware of Motorcycles, Raising Crash Risk: Study

January 31, 2014

• Health Tip: Using a Nasal Spray
• Health Tip: When Your Child Gets a Nosebleed
• Docs Detail Healthy Food Choices for Super Bowl Sunday
• A Challenge at Work Might Ease Autism Symptoms in Adults
• Health Highlights: Jan. 31, 2014
• College Drinking May Aggravate PTSD Symptoms
• CDC to Launch Latest Graphic Anti-Smoking Campaign
• For Many Women, Hot Flashes Last 10 Years or More After Menopause
• Male Cancer Survivors May Live Longer If They Exercise
• Childhood Cancer Report Brings Mixed News
• Alcohol Tied to Domestic Violence on College Campuses
• Health Reform Differs Across States: Report
• Many College Students Fear Going Hungry at Some Point: Survey
• Blood Test Might Help Tell When Peanut Allergy Is Gone: Study
• Hetlioz Approved for Sleep Disorder in Blind People
• Abused Women Vulnerable to Unsafe Sex Practices
• Possible Gap Seen in Adult Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors