Daily MedNews - January 2014
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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
January 5, 2014
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
January 12, 2014
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
- Easier Way for Doctors to Identify Substance Abuse?
- FDA Warns of Fires From Wart Removers
- State Health Insurance Marketplaces Boost Outreach Efforts
- 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
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
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
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