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| New Knees, Hips May Also Help the Heart TUESDAY, March 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A knee or hip joint replacement may provide a surprising benefit: better heart health. In a study of 2,200 people older than 55 with arthritis, researchers found that the odds of a serious heart problem or death ...
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Report Says Medication Use Is Rising for Adults With Attention Disorder The number of young American adults taking medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder nearly doubled from 2008 to 2012, according to a report to be released Wednesday by the nation's largest prescription drug manager. The drug manager ...
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| Study: Committed Couples Use Condoms Less Often Only 14% of couples in a serious relationship use condoms regularly, and only a third of couples in casual relationships. Couples in committed relationships are less than committed to using condoms. According to a new study, couples in casual relationships ...
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2 Surgeries Work Equally Well for Female Incontinence, Study Finds TUESDAY, March 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Two surgeries are equally effective and safe for women who have pelvic problems that can cause pain and incontinence, say the authors of a new study. Pelvic organ prolapse is a weakening of the pelvic ...
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Genome Sequencing: Uncertainty Challenges Clinical Utility A test of the utility of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) on 12 genetically healthy adults reveals several shortcomings, according to a study published in the March 12 issue of JAMA. The report describes "the process that a team at an academic medical center ...
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US FDA approves first device to prevent migraine headaches WASHINGTON, March 11 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday it has approved the marketing of a medical device as a preventative treatment for migraine headaches. The FDA said in a statement that this is the first ...
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Pace of health exchange enrollment slows in February, figures show The pace at which Americans signed up for health plans slowed last month in the fledgling federal and state insurance marketplaces, according to new government figures showing that slightly fewer than 1 million people enrolled in February. The Obama ...
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Two new genes linked to bipolar disorder discovered Scientists have discovered two new gene regions connected to bipolar disorder that causes extreme mood swings in people. Researchers were also able to confirm three additional suspect genes for the disorder. In this "unparallelled worldwide study," the ...
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Kolasa: Tell FDA what you think First, a shout-out to all who enjoyed a guilt-free doughnut recently. I can't tell you how many people commented about my column describing Polish jelly doughnuts. Healthy eating is all about making mindful choices while enjoying the bounty we have.
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Mental health charities warn cuts 'put lives at risk' Six mental health organisations in England are warning that NHS cuts are putting lives at risk. It comes as figures reveal that early intervention schemes to help young mental health patients have been reduced over the past 12 months. Mental health trusts are ...
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HEALTH MATTERS: Myths, truths about hookah smoking If you or someone you know needs help to quit smoking or using tobacco products, call the Montana Tobacco Quit Line at 800-QUIT-NOW. The Montana Tobacco Quit Line offers free and reduced-cost benefits to all Montana residents, including a toll-free ...
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administration lagging far behind ObamaCare enrollment goals In the final stretch of enrolling Americans in ObamaCare, the administration is lagging far behind its own goals -- leaving uncertain whether the program is attracting enough people for the system to work. The Department of Health and Human Services ...
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High protein diet may help prevent functional decline in elderly Researchers have suggested that a diet high in protein, particularly animal protein, may help elderly individuals maintain a higher level of physical, psychological, and social function. Research suggests that as people age, their ability to absorb or process ...
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Survey: Teens' drug, alcohol use declining CINCINNATI -- Even as fewer teenagers here drink alcohol and smoke, they are more cavalier about using marijuana and more than 4 percent are using prescription drugs for recreational purposes. A new survey shows that alcohol, tobacco and marijuana ...
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Children's diets 'far too salty' Children in the UK are eating far too much salt, with much of it coming from breads and cereals, research suggests. Children should eat less than a teaspoon of salt a day, but 70% of the 340 children in the study published in Hypertension ate more than this.
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Nicotine patches no help for pregnant women who smoke Nicotine patches fail to help pregnant women to stop smoking, according to a study published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) on Tuesday. Researchers in France asked more than 400 women who smoked at least five cigarettes a day to try either a ...
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Poll: Citizens of Vermont exercise the most A last-minute deal has been struck, allowing the federal government to avoid a shutdown. A shutdown would have suspended all federal government services deemed non-essential. All federally-funded museums,More >>. Congress has passed a bill to fund ...
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Glucosamine fails to prevent deterioration of knee cartilage, decrease pain A short-term study found that oral glucosamine supplementation is not associated with a lessening of knee cartilage deterioration among individuals with chronic knee pain. Findings published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, a journal of the American College of ...
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Obesity threat to exam grades Obese girls perform less well at school during their teenage years, according to a new study published today. The results show girls classed as obese at age 11 under-performed academically at 11, 13, and 16 years in comparison to their healthier peers.
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