MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'WebMD Health' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:51:21 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5668905&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fheart-disease%2Fnews%2F20120208%2Fsome-men-may-inherit-higher-risk-heart-disease-from-dad%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Move over, estrogen. There's a new theory that helps explain why men are more likely than women to get heart disease. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5668905 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:30:14 +0100 5668905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5668073&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Fnews%2F20120208%2Fwould-you-like-downsize-that%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Forget “supersize” that. Tulane University marketing professor Janet Schwartz, PhD, would like fast-food restaurants to instead ask their customers if they’d like to “downsize” that. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5668073 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:01:36 +0100 5668073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5668074&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fparenting%2Fraising-fit-kids%2Fmood%2Ffit-connection-mood%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Why do emotions matter for a healthy lifestyle? How you feel affects your eating, exercising, and energy, too. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5668074 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:17:17 +0100 5668074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5668075&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Feye-health%2Fnews%2F20120208%2Fgene-therapy-helps-people-with-inherited-blindness-see%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Functionally blind for many years, Tami Morehouse calls the gene therapy that partially restored her sight nothing short of a miracle. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5668075 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:20:03 +0100 5668075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667320&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Fhealthy-weight%2Farticle%2Fbullying-survival-skills%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Being bullied hurts you both physically and emotionally. Experts offer advice and tips for overweight teens on what to do about bullying. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667320 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:26:28 +0100 5667320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667321&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Fhealthy-weight%2Farticle%2Ffad-diet-myth%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC "Dieting" doesn't work. At best, it’s a temporary fix. A healthy weight loss plan will help teens meet diet and weight loss goals -- and stay there. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667321 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:06:38 +0100 5667321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669240&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Ffitness-exercise%2Fnews%2F20120209%2Fcdc-doctors-increasingly-prescribe-exercise%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A new report from the CDC shows that more patients are getting prescriptions for exercise from their doctors. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669240 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5669240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5668904&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fosteoporosis%2Fnews%2F20120208%2Fosteoporosis-medication-linked-unusual-thigh-fractures%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Some drugs used to strengthen bones may increase the risk of an unusual type of fracture if patients take them on a long-term basis for multiple years, a new study shows. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5668904 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5668904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5668576&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fparkinsons-disease%2Fnews%2F20120208%2Ftai-chi-improves-symptoms-parkinsons-disease%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Tai chi, a kind of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses, may help some of the worst physical problems of Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5668576 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5668576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5668072&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fhealthy-aging%2Fnews%2F20120208%2Fdoctors-honesty-put-to-the-test%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Is your doctor always telling you the truth? Maybe not, according to a survey on doctor honesty. More than 1,800 doctors nationwide answered anonymously. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5668072 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5668072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666243&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fvaccines%2Fnews%2F20120207%2Frotavirus-vaccine-not-linked-risk-intestinal-disorder%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Despite studies showing that the rotavirus vaccine can reduce the number of children hospitalized for severe diarrhea, some U.S. doctors are slow to embrace it for fear that this vaccine may increase an infant’s risk of a life-threatening bowel blockage (intussusception). (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666243 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:20:32 +0100 5666243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666244&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Fnews%2F20120207%2Fbread-and-other-common-foods-top-list-sodium-culprits%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC About 90% of us get too much sodium every day, and most of it comes from common restaurant or grocery store items, the CDC reports. The No. 1 culprit? Bread and rolls. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666244 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:07:03 +0100 5666244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666168&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Ffeatures%2Ffunctional-foods-for-health-6-top-nutrients%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Here are five nutrients in functional food nutrients that may be worth your money. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666168 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:28:55 +0100 5666168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666169&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Ffeatures%2Fhow-functional-foods-may-help-heart%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC In the quest for a healthy heart, can foods fortified with calcium, omega-3s, plant sterols, and other nutrients help? (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666169 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:11:39 +0100 5666169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666170&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Falzheimers%2Fnews%2F20120207%2Fnew-alzheimers-guidelines-may-confuse-diagnosis%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Under recently revised criteria, nearly all people currently diagnosed with very mild or mild Alzheimer’s disease dementia would be classified instead as having mild cognitive impairment, akin to slight memory loss, which could mislead patients and their families, according to a leading Alzheimer’s researcher. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666170 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:06:56 +0100 5666170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666099&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdvt%2Fnews%2F20120207%2Fnew-guidelines-debunk-economy-class-syndrome%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC New guidelines debunk evidence to support the existence of an “economy class syndrome” -- the idea that passengers in the cheaper seats with the least leg room have an elevated risk for developing deep vein blood clots. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666099 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:20:22 +0100 5666099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667178&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Fmove%2Farticle%2Fteen-fit-connection-move%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Why does activity matter for a healthy lifestyle? The choices you make about exercising affect your eating, emotions, and energy, too. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667178 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5667178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666242&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120207%2Fsklice-no-comb-treatment-for-head-lice-gets-fda-nod%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC The FDA has approved Sklice, a no-comb, 10-minute treatment for head lice. The topical 0.5% ivermectin lotion can be used in kids as young as age 6 months. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666242 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5666242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5666167&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fmental-health%2Ffeatures%2Fexplaining-pedophilia%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC WebMD gets expert answers to questions about pedophiles and pedophilia. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5666167 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5666167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664386&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fparenting%2Fnews%2F20120206%2Fschool-vending-machines-still-offer-too-many-sugary-snacks%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC About half of elementary school students still have access to sugary snacks and other unhealthy options in school vending machines, according to a new study. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664386 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:10:35 +0100 5664386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664199&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120206%2Fteens-exposed-less-secondhand-smoke-cars%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Secondhand smoke exposure in cars has declined in U.S. middle and high school students between 2000 and 2009. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664199 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:06:16 +0100 5664199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664648&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120206%2Fkids-who-feel-left-out-are-less-active%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Children who feel left out, even for a little while, may be less active. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664648 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5664648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664385&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fsmoking-cessation%2Fnews%2F20120206%2Fsmoking-in-men-speeds-up-mental-decline%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Men who smoke tend to have a more rapid mental decline than men who do not smoke, a new study shows. But the findings did not reveal a similar link between smoking and mental decline in female smokers. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664385 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5664385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664325&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Fnews%2F20120206%2Fheart-hormone-linked-calorie-burning-brown-fat%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC You may have heard about brown fat -- a unique type of fat that acts like a furnace in the body to burn calories instead of storing them as excess weight. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664325 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5664325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664198&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Ffood-recipes%2Ffood-poisoning%2Fnews%2F20120206%2Fhard-boiled-egg-recall-hits-34-states%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Listeria contamination of hard-cooked eggs has led to recalls of prepared salads, sandwiches, and other products in 34 states. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664198 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5664198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5664003&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fsex-relationships%2Fnews%2F20120206%2Fdoes-online-dating-make-you-luckier-at-love%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A new study shows that Internet dating sites help us get together, but they probably don’t make us any luckier in love, despite some companies’ claims to the contrary. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5664003 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5664003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5656720&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fteens.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120203%2Fcan-too-much-texting-make-youth-shallow%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Teens and young adults who text frequently -- such as more than 300 text messages a day -- may be risking more than sore thumbs, according to a new study. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5656720 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:16:51 +0100 5656720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5656721&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fparenting%2Fbaby%2Fnews%2F20120203%2Fbreastfeeding-ok-moms-with-asthma%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC New moms with asthma can safely breastfeed without worrying that the practice will increase their child’s asthma risk, a new study shows. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5656721 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:30:23 +0100 5656721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5656557&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Falzheimers%2Fnews%2F20120203%2Fsimple-yes-no-test-may-separate-senior-moment-from-early-alzheimers%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC When are “senior moments” just a normal part of healthy aging, and when are they a sign of something more serious such as Alzheimer’s disease? This is the million dollar question, and the Alzheimer’s Questionnaire, a set of 21 yes or no questions that can be answered by a loved one or caregiver, may help answer it. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5656557 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:55 +0100 5656557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5656558&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Fnews%2F20120203%2Fpeople-pleasers-may-overeat-at-parties%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC People pleasers may want to steer clear of this weekend’s Super Bowl parties in order to avoid a dietary fumble. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5656558 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:23:08 +0100 5656558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5656559&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmen.webmd.com%2Ffeatures%2F7-sex-mistakes-men-make%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Sex mistakes made by men who have sex with women are explained by experts. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5656559 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:46:15 +0100 5656559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5657223&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Ffitness-exercise%2Fnews%2F20120203%2Fsum-small-head-blows-may-raise-football-players-brain-risk%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Small hits to the head may add up to injuries for high school football players, according to a new study by the Purdue Neurotrauma Group at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5657223 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5657223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5656719&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fhypertension-high-blood-pressure%2Fnews%2F20120203%2Fpurple-potatoes-lower-blood-pressure-overweight-people%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC When overweight people included two servings of purple potatoes a day in their diet for a month, they not only reduced their blood pressure, but they also didn't gain weight in the process, a small study shows. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5656719 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5656719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5656556&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdepression%2Fnews%2F20120203%2Fblood-test-may-help-diagnose-depression%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Researchers say they have developed a new blood test that may reliably detect depression. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5656556 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5656556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650336&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Fnews%2F20120202%2Feating-behavior-may-be-shaped-by-who-you-eat-with%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC How you eat may depend on who you’re eating with, according to a study published in the online journal PLoS ONE. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650336 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:21:08 +0100 5650336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650337&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fheart-disease%2Fheart-failure%2Fnews%2F20120202%2Fnew-heart-failure-risks-fractures-memory-problems%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Two new studies shine a light on some lesser known consequences of heart failure: fractures and memory problems. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650337 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:08:58 +0100 5650337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649781&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fskin-problems-and-treatments%2Fnews%2F20120202%2Fitch-intensity-and-scratching-pleasure-vary-different-body-sites%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Did you know that scratching one part of the body is more pleasurable than scratching another? (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649781 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:45:45 +0100 5649781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650335&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fhealthy-aging%2Fnews%2F20120202%2Fsex-and-ederly-std-risk-often-ignored%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC The rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has more than doubled among middle-aged adults and the elderly over the last decade, but the reasons for this are unclear. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650335 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5650335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649780&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fstroke%2Fnews%2F20120202%2F1-in-2-stroke-survivors-has-high-blood-pressure%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A disturbing 47% of people who have had a stroke have poorly controlled high blood pressure, researchers say. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649780 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5649780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649166&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fteens.webmd.com%2Fboys%2Ffeatures%2Ftaylor-lautner-workout%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC WebMD talks to trainer Jordan Yaum, who helped actor Taylor Lautner get fit. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649166 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5649166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5648876&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdigestive-disorders%2Fnews%2F20120202%2Fnorovirus-most-common-cause-hospital-infection-outbreaks%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Norovirus is the leading cause of infection outbreaks in hospitals throughout the country, a new study reveals. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5648876 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5648876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646387&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomen.webmd.com%2Futerine-fibroids%2Fnews%2F20120201%2Fnew-drug-effective-fibroid-treatment%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC The drug ulipristal acetate effectively controlled bleeding and shrunk uterine fibroids in two new studies. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646387 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:25:52 +0100 5646387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646388&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Falzheimers%2Fnews%2F20120201%2Falzheimers-marker-may-be-present-years-before-symptoms-occur%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Amyloid protein plaques in the brain are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. Now, new research shows that this plaque actually builds up gradually and causes subtle changes in memory and mental status even in some adults who are healthy. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646388 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:38:53 +0100 5646388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646352&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fpain-management%2Fnews%2F20120201%2Fmassage-may-help-sore-muscles-recover%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC There may be more to love about massage than just the ahhhhh. A new study shows that kneading muscles after hard exercise decreases inflammation and helps your muscles recover. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646352 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:08:16 +0100 5646352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646204&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fsex%2Fbirth-control%2Fnews%2F20120201%2F1-million-birth-control-pill-packs-recalled%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Pfizer has recalled 1 million packs of Lo/Ovral 28 and generic norgestrel/ethinyl estradiol birth control pills. The pills, which must be taken in the correct sequence, are mixed up. Women using the products risk pregnancy. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646204 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:19:10 +0100 5646204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646143&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fstroke%2Fnews%2F20120201%2Fstudy-stents-as-good-as-surgery-keeping-neck-arteries-open%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A less invasive approach for clearing neck arteries of dangerous plaque works just as well as surgical treatment for most people at high risk of stroke, according to the largest comparison of the two procedures to date. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646143 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:02:06 +0100 5646143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5648006&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fsex-relationships%2Ffeatures%2Fnot-in-the-mood-get-in-the-mood%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC WebMD talks to experts about how to get in the mood with your partner when you're not in the mood. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5648006 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5648006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646424&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fstroke%2Fnews%2F20120201%2Fsunny-skies-linked-lower-stroke-risk%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC People who live in sunny places may have a lower risk of stroke, new research suggests. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646424 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646386&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fparenting%2Fnews%2F20120201%2Fin-dollars-alone-cost-of-us-child-abuse-high%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Each year in the U.S., there are no fewer than 579,000 new cases of child abuse -- and as many as 2.2 million. The annual cost, $124-$585 billion, is higher than that of diabetes or stroke. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646386 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646351&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fsleep-disorders%2Fsleep-apnea%2Fnews%2F20120201%2Fsleep-apnea-linked-silent-strokes%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A common sleep disorder is associated with an increased risk of symptomless, but serious, strokes called “silent strokes,” German researchers report. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646351 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646300&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Fnews%2F20120201%2Famericans-sweet-on-sugar-time-to-regulate%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Americans are eating unhealthy amounts of sugar, say researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, and excess sugar should be regulated like alcohol and tobacco, they contend. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646300 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646203&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Ffitness-exercise%2Ffeatures%2Fmadonna-fitness-super-bowl%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC WebMD talks to celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson about what it takes to be as fit as Madonna is. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646203 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5646142&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdepression%2Ffeatures%2Fantidepressants-take-time-to-work-time-to-quit%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Thinking about quitting your antidepressant? Find out what you should do before you take matters into your own hands. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5646142 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5646142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644687&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fheartburn-gerd%2Fnews%2F20120131%2Flong-term-use-heartburn-drugs-linked-hip-fractures-women%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Postmenopausal women with a history of smoking who take heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for two years or longer may be more likely to sustain a hip fracture. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644687 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:51 +0100 5644687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644609&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120131%2Ffirst-drug-for-cystic-fibrosis-cause-approved%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC The FDA has approved Vertex's Kalydeco, the first drug to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis for 4% of patients. Vertex hopes the combination of Kalydeco with another new drug will help 90% of cystic fibrosis patients. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644609 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:03:41 +0100 5644609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644610&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120131%2Fsense-humor-starts-early-children%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Researchers found the same parts of the brain that respond to humor in adults are active in children as young as 6 years old. But the circuitry within the brain associated with a sense of humor becomes more sophisticated with age. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644610 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:55:46 +0100 5644610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644469&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Fnews%2F20120131%2F1-in-4-breast-patients-who-have-partial-mastectomy-have-second-surgery%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Close to 1 in 4 breast cancer patients who have partial mastectomies undergo a second surgery to remove suspicious tissue, but there is little agreement about when the second surgery is needed. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644469 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:17:01 +0100 5644469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644470&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Fnews%2F20120131%2Fdoctor-overweight-slim-chance-of-getting-weight-loss-advice%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Doctors who are normal weight are more likely to give their patients advice on diet and exercise, compared with their heavier-set peers, according to a new study. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644470 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:29:29 +0100 5644470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644686&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fprostate-cancer%2Fnews%2F20120131%2Fnew-type-prostate-cancer-pill-extends-lives%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC An experimental pill that works differently than other prostate cancer drugs extended the lives of men with spreading cancer by an average of nearly five months. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644686 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644608&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fprostate-cancer%2Fnews%2F20120131%2Fstudy-radioactive-seeds-beat-out-other-prostate-cancer-treatments%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC For most men with prostate cancer, having radioactive seeds implanted in the prostate is associated with fewer serious side effects than either surgery to remove the prostate or having a beam of high-energy radiation aimed directly at the cancer, researchers say. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644608 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644468&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fheart-disease%2Ffeatures%2Fsudden-cardiac-arrest-why-it-happens%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC WebMD discusses sudden cardiac arrest, including causes, screening, and how it differs from a heart attack. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644468 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5644246&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fcancer%2Fnews%2F20120131%2Fskin-cancer-drug-erivedge-approved%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC The FDA has approved Erivedge, a once-daily pill that can shrink disfiguring or metastatic basal cell carcinoma (BCC) tumors. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5644246 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5644246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5642931&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fpain-management%2Fnews%2F20120130%2Fdoes-obesity-cause-pain%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A large new study shows that obesity and pain often go hand-in-hand. That appears to be true even if an obese person is otherwise healthy. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5642931 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:42:13 +0100 5642931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5642932&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fhypertension-high-blood-pressure%2Fnews%2F20120130%2Fshould-blood-pressure-be-taken-both-arms%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Differences in blood pressure readings taken from the left and right arms may be a sign of heart and blood vessel disease and death risk, according to a new review of recent research. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5642932 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:29:45 +0100 5642932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5642900&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fparenting%2Fnews%2F20120130%2Fmoms-support-tied-to-brain-development%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Moms who are more supportive of their young children through the stresses and frustrations of life are doing more than heading off full-blown tantrums. They may actually be encouraging healthy brain development, a new study shows. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5642900 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:02:13 +0100 5642900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5642901&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Fnews%2F20120130%2Fnew-weight-loss-strategy-postponing-snack%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Those who postpone a snack they crave actually desire it less and are able to delay eating it, says researcher Nicole Mead, PhD, an assistant professor at Catolica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics in Portugal. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5642901 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:03:04 +0100 5642901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5642930&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120130%2Fstudy-constipation-may-cause-bedwetting%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A surprising new study suggests that for many children who wet the bed, the cause may start with their bowels and not their bladders. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5642930 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5642930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5642899&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Fnews%2F20120130%2Ffda-epa-range-juice-safe-to-drink%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC The FDA is continuing to ensure consumers that orange juice is safe to drink despite possible contamination by carbendazim, a fungicide used by growers in some foreign countries but which is illegal for use on citrus fruits in the United States. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5642899 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5642899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5642591&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Feye-health%2Ffeatures%2Fchild-eye-and-vision-problems%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC WebMD describes some common child eye problems, the screening process used to diagnose them, and how they're treated. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5642591 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5642591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639819&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fparenting%2Fnews%2F20120130%2Fchildren-carpools-often-go-without-booster-seats%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Parents often skip using booster seats when carpooling with preschoolers or young school-age children, increasing the risk of serious injury in a crash, a new study shows. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639819 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5639819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5635969&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetes.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120127%2Fweekly-shot-gets-fda-nod-type-2-diabates%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC The FDA has given its nod to Bydureon, making it the first weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes, according to drug's manufacturer. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5635969 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5635969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5635661&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fsex-relationships%2Ffeatures%2Frelationships-marriage-and-health%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC WebMD talks to experts about the possible health benefits of marriage and other long-term relationships (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5635661 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5635661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5635506&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomen.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120127%2Ftall-toll-of-high-heels%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A new study offers a scientific explanation for why walking in high heels can be so painful: It changes the basic mechanics of how women walk. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5635506 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5635506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5630609&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Farthritis.webmd.com%2Fpsoriatic-arthritis%2Ffeatures%2Fskin-and-joint-care%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC When you have psoriatic arthritis, you have to cope with painful joints and frustrating skin flares. Here are treatment and self-care tips for both. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5630609 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:10:32 +0100 5630609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5630610&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Flung-cancer%2Fnews%2F20120126%2Fgene-test-may-help-determine-early-lung-cancer-survival%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A new test that measures the activity of certain genes in cancer cells may help doctors tell which early non-small-cell lung cancers are the most dangerous. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5630610 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:55:18 +0100 5630610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5630611&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fskin-problems-and-treatments%2Fnews%2F20120126%2Fcdc-morgellons-disease-may-not-be-real%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC CDC: Extensive study of Morgellons disease patients, including analysis of their "skin fibers," finds no underlying disease cause. Patients may suffer from the mind/body condition known as somatization. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5630611 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:34:34 +0100 5630611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5630165&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Frheumatoid-arthritis%2Fnews%2F20120125%2F2-in-5-rheumatoid-arthritis-patients-sedentary%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC More than 40% of the 1.3 million U.S. adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) get no exercise, according to a study published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5630165 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:03:43 +0100 5630165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5629800&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fkids%2Ffood%2Farticle%2Fmindful-eating%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Want a snack? Learn how to tell if you’re really hungry so you can eat smart and feed your body, not your emotional hunger. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5629800 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:19:31 +0100 5629800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5629365&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Fhealthy-weight%2Farticle%2Foverweight-teens-exercise-plan%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Bad experiences in PE may have turned you off exercise, but these experts’ tips can help overweight teens get more active and lose weight. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5629365 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:52:04 +0100 5629365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5629366&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fsexual-conditions%2Fhpv-genital-warts%2Fnews%2F20120125%2Foral-hpv-infection-more-common-in-men%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC The human papilloma virus (HPV) which is often sexually transmitted is responsible for a rapidly growing type of oral cancer, and now new research may help explain why men get the cancer more than women. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5629366 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:47:42 +0100 5629366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628544&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Ffood%2Farticle%2Fteen-nutrition-dinner%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Build a better dinner for a teen diet! Experts discuss teen nutrition, eating healthy, and how to turn favorite teen foods into easy healthy meals. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628544 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:11:33 +0100 5628544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628545&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Fhealthy-weight%2Farticle%2Fwhats-making-fat%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A teen weight problem is a complex issue. Experts explain what causes you to gain weight and offer action tips for losing weight and staying healthy. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628545 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:36:24 +0100 5628545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5631437&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120127%2Fstudy-links-cadmium-exposure-learning-disabilities-kids%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Children with high levels of a heavy metal called cadmium in their urine may be more likely to have learning disabilities and/or need special education, a new study shows. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5631437 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5631437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5630608&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Farthritis.webmd.com%2Fpsoriatic-arthritis%2Ffeatures%2Fcoping%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Cope with the emotional and physical demands of psoriatic arthritis with these management tips. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5630608 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5630608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5630164&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fcancer%2Fnews%2F20120126%2Fcdc-cancer-screening-below-target-rates%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Screening rates for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer remain below target levels in the United States and are especially low among Asians and Hispanics, the CDC reports. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5630164 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5630164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5629799&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fparenting%2Fraising-fit-kids%2Fmood%2Ftalking-kids-about-weight%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Parents, learn 9 dos and don'ts for when it comes to talking to your overweight child and helping her get healthy. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5629799 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5629799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5629364&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fbaby%2Fnews%2F20120126%2Fhome-births-us-on-rise%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Home births had declined from 1990 to 2004, but this number jumped by 29% from 2004 to 2009. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5629364 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5629364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628743&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fparenting%2Fbaby%2Fnews%2F20120125%2Ftestosterone-may-delay-boys-speech-development%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Boys tend to talk later than girls; they also acquire language skills at a slower rate than girls. Now new research may point to a reason why. In a newly published study, umbilical cord blood was collected from nearly 900 Australian newborns and tested for testosterone. Newborn boys are exposed to 10 times the levels of testosterone before birth compared to girls. Sex hormones, like testosterone, are known to a play key role in shaping how the brain develops. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628743 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:00:00 +0100 5628743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5627396&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdepression%2Fnews%2F20120124%2Ftoo-much-overtime-may-raise-depression-risk%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Eleven hour days may seem like the norm at work in this economy, but regularly logging long days can make employees more than twice as likely to develop depression. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5627396 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:06:34 +0100 5627396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5627322&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fheart-disease%2Fnews%2F20120125%2Frisks-heart-attacks-strokes-often-underestimated%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC The method doctors have been using to determine men and women's risk for heart disease could be underestimating people's future odds of heart attack and stroke. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5627322 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:02:02 +0100 5627322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628546&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fparenting%2Fnews%2F20120125%2Fnew-rules-for-lunch-at-schools%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC For the first time in 15 years, the USDA has raised nutrition standards for school lunches. Portions will be smaller. Kids will see fruits and veggies every day, and only low-fat or skim milk. But efforts to limit potatoes failed. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628546 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:29:36 +0100 5628546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5627323&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fparenting%2Fnews%2F20120125%2Fnew-rules-for-lunch-at-schools%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC For the first time in 15 years, the USDA has raised nutrition standards for school lunches. Portions will be smaller. Kids will see fruits and veggies every day, and only low-fat or skim milk. But efforts to limit potatoes failed. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5627323 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:29:36 +0100 5627323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5627324&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Fmove%2Farticle%2Fexercise-hobby%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Your hobbies may not be naturally active, but you can add moves to them. Experts give teens advice on increasing exercise while doing something you love. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5627324 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:26:27 +0100 5627324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5627325&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Fmove%2Farticle%2Fexercise-personality%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC What type of exercise is right for you? Our 5 exercise personality types for teens will help you find moves that will give you the motivation to exercise. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5627325 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:55:54 +0100 5627325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626648&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fkids%2Fmood%2Farticle%2Fbust-bad-moods%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Having a bad day? Get tips on how to feel better and how to fight bad moods. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626648 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:55:34 +0100 5626648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626527&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Fmove%2Farticle%2Fsticking-with-exercise%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC What can committed, active teens do when they've lost the motivation to exercise? Our experts offer powerful tips to stop the guilt and get back on track. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626527 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:24:32 +0100 5626527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626528&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fkids%2Ffood%2Farticle%2Fhow-much-to-eat%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Are you really hungry? Find out when to eat, how much to eat, and why so you can eat healthfully all the time. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626528 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:00:45 +0100 5626528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628543&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Ffood%2Farticle%2Fsmart-snacking-teens%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Don’t reach for chips and cookies! Get tips for healthy snack ideas so healthy foods are your first choice when you reach for something to munch. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628543 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5628543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5627395&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Fnews%2F20120125%2Favastin-may-help-fight-early-breast-cancer%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Don't count out the drug Avastin as a breast cancer treatment just yet. But don't count it in, either. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5627395 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5627395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5627321&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fhealthy-aging%2Fnews%2F20120125%2Fmild-memory-problems-may-be-more-common-men%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Men may be more likely than women to experience some mild memory or cognition problems. This condition, called mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often comes on before full-blown dementia. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5627321 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5627321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5624978&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Fnews%2F20120124%2Ffried-food-no-heart-disease%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Eating foods fried in healthier oils such as olive or sunflower is not linked to heart disease or premature death, Spanish researchers have found. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5624978 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:30:44 +0100 5624978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5624741&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fkids%2Ffood%2Farticle%2Fwhole-grains%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Checking the ingredient list for whole grains and looking for the Whole Grains Council stamp can help you make healthy food choices. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5624741 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:28:19 +0100 5624741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5624742&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fkids%2Frecharge%2Farticle%2Fsleep-guide%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC You may hate bedtime, but if you don’t get enough sleep, it can affect your mood and your schoolwork. Learn how to get more sleep with this guide to sleep. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5624742 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:08:24 +0100 5624742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626647&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Fmood%2Farticle%2Fpeer-pressure%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Find out low-drama ways to start eating healthier, exercising more, and feeling better about yourself without catching flak from your teenager friends. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626647 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5626647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626526&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fkids%2Fhealthy-weight%2Farticle%2Fhate-pe%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC There are plenty of things you can do when you hate PE class. Get tips on making phys ed a less stressful -- and even fun -- class! (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626526 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5626526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5626366&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fkids%2Fmove%2Farticle%2Fexercise-you-love%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Here’s how to pick a new activity that you like so that it makes exercise fun. Find ways to play so you’ll want to keep moving. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5626366 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5626366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5624977&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetes.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120124%2Fcdc-big-drop-diabetes-amputations%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC There has been a dramatic drop in the rate of diabetes-related amputations in the United States, and experts attribute the improvement to better management of risk factors that lead to the loss of feet and legs. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5624977 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5624977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5624740&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fvaccines%2Fnews%2F20120124%2Fenvironmental-chemicals-may-thwart-kids-vaccines%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Routine vaccines may not ''take" in children with elevated blood levels of chemicals called PFCs (perfluorinated compounds), according to a new study. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5624740 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5624740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5624636&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120124%2Fchildhood-head-injuries-can-improve-over-time%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Australian researchers who followed children for 10 years after head injuries from falls or car accidents find an ''injury threshold'' beneath which children with less severe brain injuries may escape serious problems. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5624636 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5624636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621394&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Farthritis.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120123%2Fenriched-milk-may-ease-gout%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Drinking a daily dose of enriched skim milk may help reduce gout flare-ups. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621394 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:36:52 +0100 5621394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621395&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fhypertension-high-blood-pressure%2Fnews%2F20120124%2Fdrinking-lack-tea-may-lower-blood-pressure%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A new study shows that people who drank three cups of black tea a day lowered their blood pressure levels by an average of 2 to 3 points. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621395 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:34:46 +0100 5621395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621175&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Ffood-recipes%2Ffeatures%2Fsprouting-food%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC WebMD talks to experts about the health benefits of sprouting food and how to avoid food safety risks. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621175 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:40:08 +0100 5621175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621176&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdigestive-disorders%2Fnews%2F20120123%2Ffiber-may-not-prevent-diverticular-disease%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A new study challenges the long-held belief that a high-fiber diet prevents the formation of small pouches in the colon wall that can lead to diverticular disease. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621176 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:57:46 +0100 5621176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620859&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Fmood%2Farticle%2Fbust-bad-mood%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Instead of eating or sulking to get out of a bad mood, check out these suggestions for healthy ways teens can shake a funk. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620859 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:50:14 +0100 5620859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620699&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Fmood%2Farticle%2Feat-better-mood%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Feeling cranky? Get tips for good eating habits and healthy snacks to keep your food and mood working for you. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620699 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:09:07 +0100 5620699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620700&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120122%2Fonly-25percent-children-wear-sunscreen-regularly%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Despite numerous efforts to encourage people to wear sunscreen, a new study shows only one in four children uses sunscreen regularly. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620700 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:18:32 +0100 5620700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620239&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fskin-problems-and-treatments%2Feczema%2Ftreatment-11%2Fchild-scratching%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Children with eczema who scratch the itchy skin can actually make the condition worse, so try these tips to help your child stop scratching. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620239 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:57:01 +0100 5620239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620238&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fskin-problems-and-treatments%2Feczema%2Ftreatment-11%2Feczema-itching%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Try these six tips to soothe eczema and itchy skin. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620238 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:57:01 +0100 5620238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620240&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fskin-problems-and-treatments%2Feczema%2Ftreatment-11%2Feczema-tips%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC If you have eczema, try these 10 tips to help keep your skin soft and comfortable. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620240 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:57:00 +0100 5620240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620241&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffit.webmd.com%2Fteen%2Ffood%2Farticle%2Ffast-food-advertising%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Is watching TV hazardous to your health? Experts explain why fast-food ads have a powerful effect on teens and how to fight back. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620241 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:26:26 +0100 5620241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5619388&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fbrain%2Fautism%2Fnews%2F20120123%2Fwhy-some-children-may-grow-out-of-autism%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A new study shows that whether or not a child “outgrows” their autism may be related to the number and severity of other physical and psychological problems that are part of their original diagnosis. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5619388 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:51:12 +0100 5619388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621393&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fprostate-cancer%2Fnews%2F20120123%2Fdrug-enlarged-prostate-may-slow-cancer-growth%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Avodart, a drug widely used in the treatment of enlarged prostates, may slow cancer growth in men with very early prostate cancers. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621393 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:06:23 +0100 5621393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5621174&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Feye-health%2Fmacular-degeneration%2Fnews%2F20120123%2Fstem-cells-new-hope-for-macular-degeneration%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Two legally blind women with macular degeneration are the first to get new retinal cells grown from embryonic stem cells. And instead of getting progressively blinder, the women now see a little better. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5621174 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:06:23 +0100 5621174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620858&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fparenting%2Fnews%2F20120123%2Finvolving-family-may-help-overweight-kids-change-habits%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Parents and grandparents can play a unique role in reversing obesity by encouraging healthy lifestyle changes in overweight children, suggests the American Heart Association. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620858 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:06:23 +0100 5620858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620698&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomen.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120123%2Fwomen-may-feel-more-pain-than-men%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Though not likely to be the final word, new research shows that women may feel pain more intensely than men, especially for specific types of pain. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620698 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:06:23 +0100 5620698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620237&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120122%2Fonly-25percent-of-children-wear-sunscreen-regularly%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Despite numerous efforts to encourage people to wear sunscreen, a new study shows only one in four children uses sunscreen regularly. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620237 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:06:23 +0100 5620237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611317&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Finfertility-and-reproduction%2Fnews%2F20120120%2Fare-offices-toxic-to-workers%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Indoor office air is an important source of worker exposure to the potentially toxic substances known as PFCs, or polyfluorinated compounds, according to a new study. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611317 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:50:52 +0100 5611317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5610865&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Ffood-recipes%2Fnews%2F20120120%2Fnatural-trans-fats-less-unhealthy-than-manmade-variety%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Artery-clogging, manmade trans fats do increase the risk for heart disease, and efforts have been made to get them out of our food supply. Natural trans fats, however, are another story. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5610865 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:50:56 +0100 5610865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5610866&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Feye-health%2Fnews%2F20120119%2Fexperimental-contacts-may-ease-pain-after-laser-eye-surgery%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Researchers are developing contact lenses that may one day deliver pain killing drugs directly to the cornea after laser eye surgery. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5610866 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:06:39 +0100 5610866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5610018&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmen.webmd.com%2Ffeatures%2Fis-my-penis-too-small%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Even normal-size men may suffer small-penis syndrome -- fear that their penis is too small -- and seek unproven penis-lengthening treatments. But some men do suffer micropenis or inconspicuous penis. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5610018 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:51:10 +0100 5610018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5609692&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fstroke%2Fnews%2F20120119%2Fmagnesium-rich-foods-may-lower-stroke-risk%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC People who eat more foods rich in the mineral magnesium appear to reduce their odds of having a stroke, a new study shows. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5609692 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:38:11 +0100 5609692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5609691&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomen.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120120%2Feven-mild-dehydration-may-cause-emotional-physical-problems%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Even mild dehydration may affect our moods and ability to concentrate. In a new study of 25 healthy women, mild dehydration dampened moods, increased fatigue, and led to headaches. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5609691 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5609691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607371&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fteens.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120119%2Fcdc-many-teen-moms-didnt-think-they-could-get-pregnant%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Teens who have babies without meaning to often don’t use birth control because they think they can’t get pregnant, according to a CDC survey. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607371 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:51:04 +0100 5607371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607286&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fheart-disease%2Fnews%2F20120119%2Faha-sex-safe-most-heart-patients%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Most patients can safely resume sexual activities one week after having an uncomplicated heart attack, according to a new report from the American Heart Association. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607286 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:51:05 +0100 5607286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607287&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fsleep-disorders%2Fnews%2F20120119%2Finsomnia-problem-needs-taken-seriously%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Insomnia, which is twice as common in women as in men, affects 6% to 10% of adults. It’s the most common sleep disorder yet often goes undiagnosed and untreated, according to a new report. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607287 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:31:41 +0100 5607287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607092&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Fnews%2F20120119%2Fdo-grapes-or-alcohol-make-red-wine-good-for-heart%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Studies have long suggested that drinking red wine in moderation might be good for the heart. What’s been less clear is whether it’s the alcohol in wine or its antioxidants -- mainly from grape skins and seeds -- that may be responsible for those heart and stroke risk reductions. Now a new study has arrived at a surprising answer: It may be both. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607092 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:51:51 +0100 5607092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605569&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fsmoking-cessation%2Fnews%2F20120119%2Fmost-states-get-f-tobacco-prevention%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Most states are doing an “abysmal” job in actions to protect children from cigarette smoking, the American Lung Association says in a new report. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605569 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:50:59 +0100 5605569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5605147&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fmental-health%2Fnews%2F20120119%2Freport-1-in-5-adults-had-mental-illness-2010%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC A new federal report estimates that 20% of American adults -- more than 45 million people -- had some form of mental illness in 2010. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5605147 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:57:52 +0100 5605147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5604270&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchildren.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120118%2Fdoes-junk-food-schools-matter%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Junk food sales in schools, long blamed for contributing to childhood obesity, do not make a difference overall in the weight of middle school students, according to a new study. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5604270 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:51:02 +0100 5604270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5604145&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fparenting%2Fbaby%2Ffeatures%2Fbreastfeeding-items-that-may-help%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC WebMD talks to experts about breast pumps, nursing bras, and other things that may be handy for moms who are breastfeeding their babies. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5604145 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:51:15 +0100 5604145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5604271&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fdiet%2Fnews%2F20120118%2Fdoes-the-biggest-loser-hurt-or-help-obese-people%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Losing weight and entertaining people at the same time seems like a win-win situation. But such might not be the case for the reality show "The Biggest Loser." (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5604271 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:57:42 +0100 5604271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5604146&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fosteoporosis%2Fnews%2F20120117%2Fbone-density-at-age-67-may-predict-later-bone-health%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Women with normal or nearly normal bone density at age 67 may not need repeat testing for about 15 years, according to a new study of nearly 5,000 women. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5604146 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:04:19 +0100 5604146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5603750&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fbrain%2Fnews%2F20120118%2Fgenes-hold-clues-intelligence-throughout-life%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Our genes may play a role in shaping how sharp we remain as we grow older. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5603750 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:51:02 +0100 5603750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5602710&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fallergies%2Fliving-with-allergies-11%2Fallergist-tips%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Constant sneezing and runny nose? Don’t let nasal allergy symptoms ruin your day. Find help and learn how to manage your symptoms here. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5602710 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:51:04 +0100 5602710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5602713&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fallergies%2Fliving-with-allergies-11%2Fhousehold-mold%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC If you have a mold allergy, it’s important to limit your exposure to mold, especially indoors. Here’s how to prevent household mold development, clean indoor mold, and avoid outdoor mold. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5602713 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:08:39 +0100 5602713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5602712&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fallergies%2Fliving-with-allergies-11%2Fallergic-nose%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC When nasal allergies strike, your nose can take a beating. Here are ways to protect, soothe, and pamper a sore, rough nose. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5602712 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:08:39 +0100 5602712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5602711&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fallergies%2Fliving-with-allergies-11%2Fallergy-symptoms%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC If you ignore nasal allergy symptoms, they can hurt your quality of life – and get worse. They can also be signs of a more serious health condition. Here are 5 symptoms you shouldn’t ignore and how to handle them. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5602711 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:08:39 +0100 5602711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5599308&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Farthritis.webmd.com%2Fnews%2F20120117%2Fknee-hip-replacements-carry-blood-clot-risk%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC About 1 in 100 who undergo knee replacement surgery and 1 in 200 who have hip replacement surgery will develop a blood clot called venous thromboembolism before leaving the hospital, according to a new analysis. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5599308 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:51:20 +0100 5599308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5598946&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fbrain%2Fnews%2F20120117%2Fstudy-overweight-ex-football-players-brain-at-risk%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Being overweight in retirement may be especially dangerous for professional football players exposed to multiple impacts to the head and concussions in the sport. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5598946 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:50:58 +0100 5598946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5599309&cid=s_23284_26_f&fid=23284&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Fhypertension-high-blood-pressure%2Fnews%2F20120117%2Fhigh-normal-blood-pressure-raises-heart-risks-in-men%3Fsrc%3DRSS_PUBLIC Having high blood pressure in middle age is a major risk factor for developing atrial fibrillation later in life, and now new research links high-normal-range blood pressure with an increase in risk. (Source: WebMD Health) WebMD Health news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5599309 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:31:46 +0100 5599309