http://www.healthline.com/healthday/rss.xml Latest Health News en_US © Healthline Networks, 2010 en_US © Healthline Networks, 2010 http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-highlights-feb-22 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Mercury Found in Skin-Lightening Cream Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-highlights-feb-22 2012-02-22T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/endometriosis-could-raise-risk-of-3-ovarian-cancers WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Women with a history of endometriosis have a significantly increased risk of developing three types of ovarian cancer, according to a new study. Endometriosis is a disorder in which cells from the lining of t... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/endometriosis-could-raise-risk-of-3-ovarian-cancers 2012-02-22T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/mammograms-can-save-lives-of-women-in-their-40s-study WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms have a better prognosis than those detected by doctors or the women themselves, a new study indicates. "They have an earlier diagnosis, e... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/mammograms-can-save-lives-of-women-in-their-40s-study 2012-02-22T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-warning-signs-of-foot-arthritis (HealthDay News) -- Arthritis is a painful joint condition, and the feet are common hosts. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons mentions these potential symptoms of foot arthritis: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-warning-signs-of-foot-arthritis 2012-02-22T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/more-doubt-on-link-between-a-blood-chemical-and-heart-disease TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Having high levels of the amino acid homocysteine won't raise your risk of developing heart disease, a new analysis indicates. The findings appear to close the door on the potential benefit of lowering homocyst... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/more-doubt-on-link-between-a-blood-chemical-and-heart-disease 2012-02-22T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/mens-legs-may-be-new-source-for-hair-transplants WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors may have a leg up on baldness: Transplanting hair from a patient's legs to his head for what may be a more natural look. In the February issue of the Archives of Dermatology, Dr. Sanusi Umar explained... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/mens-legs-may-be-new-source-for-hair-transplants 2012-02-22T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/support-for-tougher-liquor-laws-rises-when-booze-crime-linked WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- News coverage of alcohol's role in violent crime and fatal accidents may persuade the public to give stronger support to alcohol-control laws, new research suggests. It is estimated that drinking is involved ... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/support-for-tougher-liquor-laws-rises-when-booze-crime-linked 2012-02-22T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/exercise-in-pregnancy-safe-for-baby-study-finds TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Exercising at moderate or -- for very active women -- even high intensity during pregnancy won't hurt your baby's health, a new study finds. Researchers monitored healthy women in their third trimester before a... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/exercise-in-pregnancy-safe-for-baby-study-finds 2012-02-22T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/all-us-adults-should-get-whooping-cough-shot-panel WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health experts recommended Wednesday that all adults get vaccinated against whooping cough, an infectious bacterial disease that triggers uncontrollable coughing and is especially dangerous to infants. T... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/all-us-adults-should-get-whooping-cough-shot-panel 2012-02-22T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/fda-weighs-fate-of-qnexa-for-weight-loss-again WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to take a second look at the weight loss pill Qnexa on Wednesday, after initially rejecting it because of concerns about heart problems and possible birth defects. ... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/fda-weighs-fate-of-qnexa-for-weight-loss-again 2012-02-22T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/toddlers-with-angry-parents-may-have-more-temper-tantrums WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Toddlers are more likely to become easily upset and act out if their parents anger quickly and overreact to their children's behavior, according to a new study. Researchers looked at the behavior of adopted c... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/toddlers-with-angry-parents-may-have-more-temper-tantrums 2012-02-22T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/researchers-spot-new-gene-mutation-linked-to-breast-cancer WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have identified a new gene mutation linked to breast cancer. The mutation is in the Abraxas gene, which interacts with the well-known breast cancer gene BRCA1. Abraxas organizes a large BRCA1 prote... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/researchers-spot-new-gene-mutation-linked-to-breast-cancer 2012-02-22T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-be-a-responsible-driver (HealthDay News) -- A license to drive offers many benefits, but a lot of responsibility, too. The National Safety Council offers these recommendations for responsible driving: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-be-a-responsible-driver 2012-02-22T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/is-avoiding-gluten-in-foods-always-necessary TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Gluten-free diets have become a popular way to manage gluten sensitivity, but a new analysis suggests that many people who stop eating gluten may not need to do so. Health experts have claimed that this special... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/is-avoiding-gluten-in-foods-always-necessary 2012-02-21T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/flu-shots-for-pregnant-moms-may-protect-babies TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Giving flu shots to pregnant women seems to reduce their risk of having a baby that is small for its gestational age, a new study has found. Babies who are small for their gestational age have an increased risk... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/flu-shots-for-pregnant-moms-may-protect-babies 2012-02-21T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/booze-in-movies-may-fuel-teenage-drinking TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Watching a lot of movies that feature alcohol doubles the likelihood that young teens will start drinking, and these teens are more likely to progress to binge drinking, according to a new study. The researcher... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/booze-in-movies-may-fuel-teenage-drinking 2012-02-21T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-highlights-feb Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Nutritional Guidelines Planned for School Vending Machines Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-highlights-feb 2012-02-21T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/fda-moves-to-head-off-shortages-of-2-cancer-drugs TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday what it called a series of steps to ensure the continued availability of vital cancer drugs that have been in dangerously short supply. One of the drugs, ... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/fda-moves-to-head-off-shortages-of-2-cancer-drugs 2012-02-21T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/pig-to-human-superbug-may-be-due-to-animal-antibiotics TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers who traced the evolution of a potentially deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria strain that can jump from livestock to humans say their findings highlight the dangers of widespread antibiotic use in ... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/pig-to-human-superbug-may-be-due-to-animal-antibiotics 2012-02-21T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-take-a-deep-breath (HealthDay News) -- Deep breathing may be an effective way of reducing stress and calming down. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these guidelines for practicing deep breathing techniques: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-take-a-deep-breath 2012-02-21T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-set-exercise-goals (HealthDay News) -- When you set goals for your exercise program, they can help you stay on track. But it's important to set goals that are realistic. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests how to set exercise targets: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-set-exercise-goals 2012-02-21T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/bird-flu-studies-can-be-published-after-all-who SATURDAY, Feb. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Research on a mutated, more contagious form of the bird flu virus can be published in full, the World Health Organization announced Friday, despite concerns that bioterrorists could use the information to star... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/bird-flu-studies-can-be-published-after-all-who 2012-02-20T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-how-to-lower-your-risk-of-stroke (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to stroke prevention, a healthy lifestyle is your best bet. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists these suggestions to help reduce your risk of stroke: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-how-to-lower-your-risk-of-stroke 2012-02-20T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-highlights-feb-20 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Inhalable Caffeine Product to be Reviewed by FDA Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-highlights-feb-20 2012-02-20T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/national-guard-deployment-may-sometimes-trigger-alcohol-abuse MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. National Guard soldiers have a high risk of developing alcohol abuse during and after deployment, and this risk is associated with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, researchers say. The new stu... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/national-guard-deployment-may-sometimes-trigger-alcohol-abuse 2012-02-20T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-never-leave-kids-in-the-car (HealthDay News) -- Kids left in the car, either accidentally or not, can be at risk for hyperthermia, a potentially dangerous elevation of body temperature. This can happen even in mild weather and in a short period of time. Safe Kids USA lists t... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-never-leave-kids-in-the-car 2012-02-20T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/mexican-americans-diets-suffer-as-they-abandon-traditional-foods-study MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity becomes more common as successive generations of Mexican-American teens turn their backs on the eating habits of their native country, according to a new study. The analysis of nearly 2,300 Mexican-Ameri... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/mexican-americans-diets-suffer-as-they-abandon-traditional-foods-study 2012-02-20T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/moms-nicotine-patch-may-raise-babys-risk-for-colic MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Infants of mothers who smoke or use nicotine replacement therapy during pregnancy are more likely to have colic, a new study finds. Colicky babies cry inconsolably for several hours a day, and researchers in the... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/moms-nicotine-patch-may-raise-babys-risk-for-colic 2012-02-20T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/autism-diagnosis-often-occurs-later-for-black-children MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Black children with autism tend to be diagnosed later than white children with the disorder, and this delay can lead to longer and more intensive treatment, researchers say. Lack of access to quality, affordable... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/autism-diagnosis-often-occurs-later-for-black-children 2012-02-20T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/korlym-approved-for-cushings-syndrome MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Korlym (mifepristone) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat endogenous Cushing's syndrome, a disabling disorder caused by overproduction of the so-called "stress hormone," cortisol.... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/korlym-approved-for-cushings-syndrome 2012-02-20T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/gender-identity-issues-can-harm-kids-mental-health-study MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- New studies show that children struggling with their gender identity also face higher risks for abuse and mental health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder. Children with gender identity disorder ... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/gender-identity-issues-can-harm-kids-mental-health-study 2012-02-20T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/gene-might-boost-risk-for-obesity SUNDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) -- A new animal study suggests that a genetic mutation could put certain people at higher risk for becoming obese if they eat high-fat diets. At the moment, the practical uses of the research seem to be limited, bu... Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/gene-might-boost-risk-for-obesity 2012-02-20T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/worries-about-colonoscopy-unfounded-study SUNDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Even though a colonoscopy is an important colorectal cancer screening procedure that can save lives, many people have unfounded worries about the test and avoid it, an expert says. "A colonoscopy is an amazing t... Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/worries-about-colonoscopy-unfounded-study 2012-02-19T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/dogs-can-boost-exercise-rates-for-moms-to-be SATURDAY, Feb. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women who own a dog are 50 percent more likely to get the recommended 30 minutes of exercise a day by going for brisk walks, a new study finds. Because walking is a low-risk exercise, walking a dog co... Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/dogs-can-boost-exercise-rates-for-moms-to-be 2012-02-18T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/disabled-elderly-say-they-want-dignity-control SATURDAY, Feb. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Two factors -- a sense of dignity and a sense of control -- are critical to quality of life for disabled elderly people, according to a new study that also found that most disabled seniors rate their quality o... Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/disabled-elderly-say-they-want-dignity-control 2012-02-18T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/faulty-dosing-device-prompts-recall-of-infants-tylenol FRIDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- A potentially faulty dosing system on bottles of Infants' Tylenol has prompted McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a division of Johnson & Johnson, to recall all of the product. The voluntary recall comes in response to... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/faulty-dosing-device-prompts-recall-of-infants-tylenol 2012-02-17T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/exercise-can-build-young-adults-bones-study-finds FRIDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Exercising in young adulthood boosts bone density, new research suggests. Researchers looked at the physical activity levels of over 800 Swedish men aged 19 to 24 and found that those who boosted their physical ... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/exercise-can-build-young-adults-bones-study-finds 2012-02-17T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-take-care-of-your-skin (HealthDay News) -- The skin is your body's largest organ, and it requires tender care to stay healthy. The Cleveland Clinic mentions these suggestions to care for your skin, inside and out: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-take-care-of-your-skin 2012-02-17T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/brain-scans-might-spot-autism-as-early-as-6-months-of-age FRIDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- In children as young as 6 months old, changes in the brain that can lead to autism spectrum disorder may have already begun, preliminary research suggests. Although early signs of autism, such as problems commun... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/brain-scans-might-spot-autism-as-early-as-6-months-of-age 2012-02-17T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/is-grief-an-illness-the-debate-heats-up THURSDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- The loss of a loved one can trigger deep emotional turmoil, but is the grief that follows a normal part of being human or is it a form of mental illness in need of diagnosis and treatment? That's the gist of a... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/is-grief-an-illness-the-debate-heats-up 2012-02-17T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/kids-with-crohns-disease-colitis-often-struggle-at-school-study FRIDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Children with inflammatory bowel disease may have difficulty in school due to frequent absences that are largely the result of mental struggles such as depression rather than the disease itself, a new study find... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/kids-with-crohns-disease-colitis-often-struggle-at-school-study 2012-02-17T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/living-to-100-may-be-tougher-than-you-think FRIDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Decades-old assumptions about the odds of reaching very old age may be wrong, which could put 100 out of reach for many seniors, a new study finds. At issue is how likely you are to die each year as you age. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/living-to-100-may-be-tougher-than-you-think 2012-02-17T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/good-football-helmet-fit-key-to-preventing-brain-injuries FRIDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- While football helmets don't prevent concussions, good helmet fit might help reduce loss of consciousness that can follow a blow to the head, a new study finds. Expensive, high-tech helmets with air-lining syste... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/good-football-helmet-fit-key-to-preventing-brain-injuries 2012-02-17T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/specific-dietary-goals-may-help-diabetics-eat-better FRIDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Specific goals can help people with type 2 diabetes improve their dietary habits, according to a new study. Participants were given a goal to eat either six or eight daily servings of foods with a low glycemic i... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/specific-dietary-goals-may-help-diabetics-eat-better 2012-02-17T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/motor-impairments-appear-to-be-a-characteristic-of-autism FRIDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Autism itself seems to be responsible for the problems children with the disorder have in developing motor skills such as running, throwing a ball and learning to write, according to a new study. Previously, it ... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/motor-impairments-appear-to-be-a-characteristic-of-autism 2012-02-17T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/more-neighborhood-bars-linked-to-domestic-violence FRIDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Having a high number of bars or pubs in a neighborhood is associated with visits to hospital emergency departments due to domestic violence, a new study finds. But there is no such link with restaurants that ser... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/more-neighborhood-bars-linked-to-domestic-violence 2012-02-17T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-when-a-child-resists-going-to-bed (HealthDay News) -- Getting your youngster to go to sleep is the most stressful time of day for many parents. But it doesn't have to be. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to help tackle toddlers' sleep troubles: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-when-a-child-resists-going-to-bed 2012-02-17T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/implanted-microchip-might-be-future-of-drug-delivery THURSDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Remote controls may not be for just appliances anymore. In a new small study, women with severe osteoporosis were implanted with a microchip that releases bone-building drugs at the push of a button, a deliver... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/implanted-microchip-might-be-future-of-drug-delivery 2012-02-16T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-highlights-feb-16 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Experts Discuss Safety of Releasing Bird Flu Research Details Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-highlights-feb-16 2012-02-16T08:00:00Z http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-is-your-baby-breast-feeding-enough (HealthDay News) -- Nursing moms may be worried that their newborn isn't getting enough to eat, and it can be difficult to tell when you can't see how much baby is eating. The womenshealth.gov website mentions these indicators that your breast-fee... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.healthline.com/healthday/health-tip-is-your-baby-breast-feeding-enough 2012-02-16T08:00:00Z