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2 Million Lost Health Coverage, Access to Care
Two million more Americans didn't seek health care from late 2016 through 2017 because they couldn't afford it and/or lacked insurance, new research shows.
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Blood Thinners, Bleeding Tied to Colon Cancer Risk
Gastrointestinal bleeding in patients taking blood thinners for an irregular heartbeat should prompt doctors to check for colon cancer, a new study advises.
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No Reason for 45% of Antibiotic Prescriptions
That kind of overprescribing raises risks for everyone, experts say, as bacteria gain more chances to mutate around the life-saving drugs.
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Coronavirus Infects 61 People Aboard Cruise Ship
The outbreak began with a passenger who disembarked in Hong Kong on January 25, and tested positive 6 days later.
View ArticleNutrition and Your Oral Health
Nutrition affects your entire body from the inside out. If you’re not eating and drinking the right things on a regular basis, then you’ll be more susceptible to disease and dental problems. Changing...
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Virtual Reality Brings New Vision to Health Care
The use of virtual reality is exploding and is expected to continue to grow. It’s now being employed in a variety of settings -- from the clinic to medical classrooms -- and one recent report...
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Measles Returns to California for 2020
The new confirmed cases in Los Angeles add to the national count. As of Jan. 31, the CDC has confirmed only five measles cases in five states so far in 2020.
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Testosterone Has Different Effect in Men and Women
In women, testosterone may increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, while in men it lowers that risk. But high levels of testosterone increase the risk for breast and endometrial cancer in women and...
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LGBT Teens Still Plagued by Suicidal Thoughts
Over the years, more kids have been identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) -- and their likelihood of reporting suicidal thoughts and behavior has gone down.
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Baby in Your Room? Yes. Baby in Your Bed? No.
To decrease the risk of SUID, or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents share their room with their baby until at least 6 months, and ideally...
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How Does Social Media Shape Your Food Choices?
Those participants who believed their social media buddies ate the recommended five daily portions of fruits and vegetables in turn ate one extra serving.
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Puberty in Girls Starting Earlier and Earlier
The age of breast development -- which represents the first clinical sign of female puberty -- has declined an average three months per decade between 1977 and 2013, according to analysis of data...
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Meds May Not Prevent Migraines in Kids
A number of drugs are used to prevent migraines, but treatment of youngsters has largely been based on the results of adult studies, the international team of researchers pointed out.
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General Anesthesia Ups Postpartum Depression Risk
Compared with local anesthesia, general anesthesia was associated with a 54% increased odds of postpartum depression, and a 91% higher risk of suicidal thoughts or self-inflicted injury.
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Budding Altruists? Tots Give Up Food for Others
Researchers tested nearly 100 19-month-olds and found that even when they were hungry, many retrieved a piece of fruit dropped by someone they didn't know and offered it to them.
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Marijuana Use May Increase Risk of False Memories
A false memory is one that didn't actually occur or one that differs from the way an event actually happened, often influenced by suggestions from other people.
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Few Teen Boys at Risk for HIV Get Tested
Close to 15% of HIV infections in the United States are undiagnosed, but the undiagnosed rate is more than 3.5 times higher (51%) among 13- to 24-year-olds, according to the study authors.
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U.S. Heroin Use Nearly Doubled Over Two Decades
Deaths from heroin overdoses also jumped, from just under 2,100 deaths in 2002 to more than 15,000 deaths in 2018, according to background information in the study.
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Family Members Are Swiping Hospice Patients' Painkillers: Study
In a survey of 371 hospices, 31% reported at least one case in which drugs were taken from a patient in the past 90 days. The thieves were most often relatives.
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Chemicals in Mom-to-Be's Makeup Impact Kid's Weight
Parabens are chemicals that have long been used as a preservative in cosmetics and body care products. A number of studies have suggested that parabens mimic estrogens in the body and may disrupt the...
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