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Common Asthma Meds May Raise Sleep Apnea Risk, Study Says FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Medicines commonly used to control asthma may increase the risk of a potentially serious sleep problem in some people, a small, early study suggests. "Inhaled corticosteroids may predispose to sleep apnea in ...
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| Mattress covers may not help with dust mite allergies NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Based on two dozen clinical trials, U.S. researchers find that expensive mattress covers make no difference in reducing dust mite allergies or their symptoms. Up to 40 percent of the world population has allergies, and dust mites ...
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Tick test for persistent Lyme disease tried in humans NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A small experiment to see whether uninfected ticks could "diagnose" a lingering Lyme infection in people produced modest results, researchers say. DNA from the Lyme parasite, but not live parasites themselves, were ...
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Childhood nightmares may point to looming health issues Regular nightmares in childhood may be an early warning sign of psychotic disorders, researchers in the UK warn. The study, in the journal Sleep, said most children had nightmares, but persistent ones may be a sign of something more serious. Having night ...
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2 relatives of UC Berkeley student contract measles, officials say Two relatives of a UC Berkeley student with measles have also contracted the disease, Bay Area health officials said Friday. The relatives, identified only as men in their 20s and 30s, voluntarily quarantined in their Contra Costa County homes after the student ...
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Chris Brown's bad behavior linked to bipolar disorder, PTSD Chris Brown's history of bad boy behavior likely resulted from underlying and untreated medical issues, including bipolar disorder, a probation report released Friday revealed. Now in rehab for anger management, the singer has been diagnosed in recent ...
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Tax Credit Still Available to Some State Health Exchange Users WASHINGTON—The Obama administration said consumers who have had trouble enrolling in health insurance in states running their own exchange could still be eligible for tax credits to help pay for the insurance. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...
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302: Calif. influenza death toll in adults age 65 and younger SACRAMENTO, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- California confirmed influenza-related deaths in adults age 65 and younger increased by 24 for a total of 302 deaths for the 2013/2014 season, officials say. The areas hardest hit were Sacramento with 25 deaths, 23 in San ...
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Nevada High School Brings Awareness About Eating Disorders in Teens According to the National Eating Disorders Association, 50% of girls in the U.S. have unhealthy eating habits such as vomiting or skipping meals. NEVADA, MO.--- According to the National Eating Disorders Association, 50% of girls in the U.S. have unhealthy ...
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New Painkiller Draws Concern SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A new painkiller called zohydro hits the market next month. The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug last October. Critics say the drug's potency will add to our nation's growing epidemic of abuse. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.
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'Gutted' e-cigarette bill clears House The House unanimously passed Friday a bill that could make Utah the first state to regulate electronic cigarettes, but only after it made an amendment that the sponsor says gutted key provisions. But Rep. Paul Ray, R-Clearfield, sponsor of HB 112, still asked ...
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Docs waiting for 'eye movements' from 'comatose' Schumacher in 3rd week of ... London, Mar 1 (ANI): Doctors working to bring out Formula One legend Michael Schumacher from his induced coma are reportedly hoping to see eye movements from the German as they enter the third week of their 'waking up' process. The seven-time world ...
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Dark chocolate your key to healthy heart Can't get the picture of a mouth-watering dark chocolate out from your mind? Go have one as these are good for your heart health. Research suggests that eating dark chocolate lowers the augmentation index - a key vascular health predictor - and reduces ...
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Influenza Claims Two Lives in Delaware Influenza has claimed the lives of two people in the state of Delaware including that of a pregnant woman. The two deaths occurred in Wilmington, Delaware's largest city where a 77-year-old man succumbed to the disease after being hospitalized for several ...
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New Jersey Got Bad Smell From Dove Armpit Campaign [Video] New Jersey has a new hurdle to get over after the reveal of a billboard to promote Dove's armpit campaign. The billboard shows a woman in a white tank top raising her arm to reveal her armpit and shows a letter to New Jersey residents. The letter that is ...
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Novartis marks Rare Disease Day with call for more research to understand and ... (Thomson Reuters ONE via COMTEX) -- Novartis International AG / Novartis marks Rare Disease Day with call for more research to understand and find treatments for rare diseases . Processed and transmitted by NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions.
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Insomniacs' Brains May Work Differently FRIDAY, Feb. 28, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The brains of insomniacs buzz with more activity during the day, preliminary new research suggests, offering possible insight into why people with sleep problems complain that their minds won't shut down at night.
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Antibiotic-resistance genes found in 14th century excreta London, Feb 28 (IANS): From 14th century toilets discovered beneath a square in the city of Namur in Belgium, scientists have found viruses containing genes for antibiotic resistance in a fossilised fecal sample - long before antibiotics were used in medicine.
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Egypt army 'AIDS detector' instead finds ridicule This image made from undated video broadcast on Egyptian State Television on Tuesday, Feb. The Associated Press This image made from undated video broadcast on Egyptian State Television on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 shows a device that the Egyptian ...
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New Blood Test Predicts Five-Year Mortality Researchers have developed a blood test that can predict the likelihood that you will die in five years. The controversial “death test” needs more work before it can be used by medical professionals, and public health officials. The test identifies four protein and ...
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NIH nurse honored Nurses at Northern Inyo Hospital are being honored with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Joey Zappia, was honored with the ...
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Study Suggests Cell-Free DNA Approach Can Outperform Standard Screens for ... NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – A new multi-center study performed in the US suggests fetal aneuploidy screening based on cell-free DNA sequencing from pregnant women's blood finds fewer false-positive cases than standard serum screening methods ...
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A guide to the proposed changes for nutrition labels Those “Nutrition Facts” labels you find on nearly every food package found in grocery stores are getting a new look. What are the changes? Calories would be in larger, bolder type, and consumers for the first time would know whether foods have added ...
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One in Five US Hospitals Don't Properly Use Hand Sanitizer The latest findings also showed that only half of the hospitals ambulatory care, along with long-term care facilities studied, had set aside funds in their budgets for hand hygiene training. (Photo : Flickr). A recent study shows that as many as one in five U.S. ...
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Father's age may increase risk of psychiatric problems in child Father's age may increase risk of psychiatric problems in child. As men age, they are exposed to numerous environmental toxins, which have been shown to cause mutations in the DNA found in sperm. Father's age may increase risk of psychiatric problems in ...
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