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Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: - No Evidence Paleo Diet Matches Early Human Eating Habits: Study - There's no proof that the popular paleo (Paleolithic) diet actually matches what early humans ate, a new study says. The diet - heavy in meat, fish and vegetables and light in grain products and processed food - is supposed to be...
December 17, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Using a stent to capture and remove a stroke-causing blood clot is safe and improves recovery, Dutch researchers report. About one-third of patients who had the procedure - called intraarterial treatment - recovered from their stroke with only slight disability and were able to care for themselves, compared with just 19 percent of patients given regular care,...
December 17, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - While women's hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy are well-known, new research shows that men experience swings of their own as their partner's pregnancy progresses. "There are hormonal changes going on with men as well, and they occur earlier than other studies have suggested," said lead researcher Robin Edelstein, an associate professor of psychology...
December 17, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Enrollment through the federal health marketplace surged last week as the deadline for signing up for a health plan with a Jan. 1 effective date came to a close. Between Nov. 15 and Dec. 12, almost 2.5 million individuals selected a health plan through HealthCare.gov, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. HealthCare.gov is the gateway to enroll in an Affordable...
December 17, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Curiosity is the main reason why college students try synthetic marijuana, a new survey finds. Of more than 330 students in undergraduate and graduate health programs at a public university, 17 percent said they used fake pot at least once in their lifetime, and 3 percent reported recent use, University of Cincinnati researchers found. The leading reasons...
December 17, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Nutrition experts advocate including nuts in a heart-healthy diet, but a new study finds that about 60 percent of Americans don't consume these foods on a daily basis. The study, released Dec. 17 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the -NCHS Data Brief-, found that about 38 percent of American adults ate nuts each day, usually in the...
December 17, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Many American parents don't think their teen and young adult children are able to manage their own health care, a new survey finds. The nationwide poll of parents of children ages 13 to 30 found that a large number believe children should stop seeing their pediatrician and begin going to an adult-focused primary care doctor at age 18 (42 percent). Some thought...
December 17, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Diets low in "glycemic index" are touted as a way to help prevent diabetes and heart disease. But a new study suggests that as long as people are eating healthily, they don't need to obsess over glycemic index. In fact, researchers found that overweight adults placed on a low-GI diet actually showed less sensitivity to insulin than those on a high-GI diet....
December 17, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - It's too soon to tell whether medical marijuana can help treat neurological disorders such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease, the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) said in a new position statement released Wednesday. Marijuana may be useful in treating some illnesses of the brain and nervous system, but "there is not sufficient evidence...
December 17, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - People who experience migraine headaches may be at heightened risk for the form of facial paralysis known as Bell's palsy, a new study finds. According to background information in the study, between 11 and 40 people per 100,000 develop Bell's palsy each year. Most of them recover completely. Reporting in the Dec. 17 online edition of -Neurology-, Taiwanese...
December 17, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Airline pilots get as much exposure to cancer-causing UV rays in an hourlong flight as they would during 20 minutes in a tanning bed, new research finds. The study, led by Dr. Martina Sanlorenzo, from the University of California, San Francisco, found that airplane windshields do not completely block harmful ultraviolet-A (UV-A) rays from the sun. This type...
December 17, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Doctors continue to prescribe sedatives such as Xanax or Valium for seniors despite the significant risks they pose, a new study contends. The drugs in question are a class of medications called benzodiazepines. This class includes drugs such as Xanax, Valium and Ativan. As people get older, these drugs are known to put seniors at risk for confusion and falls....
December 17, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - A new system designed to eliminate germs in donated blood plasma and reduce the risk of transmitting a plasma-borne infection has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Intercept Blood System for plasma targets germs including AIDS-causing HIV, hepatitis B and C, and the West Nile virus, the FDA said in a news release. The system uses...
December 17, 2014
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The naturally occurring plant compound cytisine may be more effective than nicotine replacement therapy in helping smokers quit, a new study suggests. Cytisine, an acid-like chemical found in the seeds of the golden rain tree, has been used in Eastern Europe for decades to help smokers quit, researchers say. But it's not widely available. "Cytisine is one...
December 17, 2014
MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2014 (HealthDay News) - As gas prices rose in recent years, so did motorcyclist injuries and deaths, a new study suggests. In times of gas increases, more people start using motorcycles and many of those riders are inexperienced, the researchers explained. They examined data gathered between 2002 and 2011 in California, which has the highest number of motorcycle registrations in the...
December 16, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) - In the world of infectious diseases, one worrisome phenomenon is when an illness that originated in animals jumps over into people. The process - known as zoonosis - is not uncommon and keeps researchers on their toes as they look for signs that an animal-borne disease might make inroads into the human population. A new report focuses on just such a development...
December 16, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Men who survive Ebola should wear condoms during sex for at least three months after recovering from the deadly disease, a new study shows. The finding supports the current recommendations to that effect, according to the authors of the study, which was published Dec. 16 in the journal -Reproductive Sciences. However, they noted there is a lack of research...
December 16, 2014
(HealthDay News) - When you're ready to hit the hiking trails, be sure to pack a few essentials. The Letsmove.gov website suggests what to bring: - A backpack. A supply of water. A stash of healthy snacks, such as apples, nuts, unsweetened dried fruits, whole grain pretzels or crackers, or some baby carrots. Protective gear, such as hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. A few extra layers of clothing, and...
December 16, 2014
(HealthDay News) - Visiting with friends and family is a joy of the holiday season, but a festive get-together can pose dangers for young children. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests these safety tips: - If you're a host, clean up right away so young children can't get into leftover tobacco products, alcohol or food. Loved ones' homes may not be childproof, so watch for cluttered stairways...
December 16, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Chickenpox befell Angelina Jolie this week, preventing the actress-turned-director from attending the premiere of her new film. Meanwhile, an outbreak of mumps has hit the National Hockey League, sidelining more than a dozen players and two referees. These are considered kids' diseases. Most adults have vivid, fretful childhood memories of standing in line...
December 16, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Chronic sleep loss is rampant in America, and work commitment is a big reason why, new research suggests. "Work is the No. 1 sleep killer," said Dr. Mathias Basner, an assistant professor of sleep and chronobiology in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. A time-use survey of nearly 125,000 Americans, ages 15 years and older,...
December 16, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Yoga has long been believed to improve overall health, but a growing body of evidence shows the ancient practice may also help the heart, a new review finds. In fact, the benefits were similar to those of conventional exercise such as brisk walking, said lead researcher Paula Chu, a doctoral candidate at Harvard University's Health Policy Program in Boston....
December 16, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Expectant parents should leave prenatal picture-taking to medical professionals, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends. Use of ultrasound imaging and heartbeat monitors to get "keepsake" images and videos is not entirely risk-free, the agency warns. "Although there is a lack of evidence of any harm due to ultrasound imaging and heartbeat monitors,...
December 16, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) - Many Ebola survivors in West Africa face major challenges and need support to help them cope, two new studies report. There are now thousands of Ebola survivors, according to the new research. These survivors have to deal with stigma, income loss, long-term concerns about their mental and physical health, as well as grief and survivor guilt over the loss of...
December 16, 2014
TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) - The first test to screen for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) in newborns has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Some 40 to 100 cases of SCID are identified each year among newborns in the United States, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. The group of disorders is caused by genetic defects that influence...
December 16, 2014
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