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Mammography Guidelines Jolt Medical Field
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The new guidelines on breast cancer screening have instantly ignited an emotionally charged firestorm among physicians across the country. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Doctor's Group: Delay Pap Tests Until 21Email this article to a colleague.
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A doctor's group is recommending big changes in cervical cancer screening, affecting who gets tested and how often. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Artificial Sweetener May Lower Blood PressureEmail this article to a colleague.
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An artificial sweetener that's been shown to help people shed unwanted pounds may also lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels in people with mild or borderline high blood pressure, Chinese researchers report. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
H1N1 Swine Flu Wave Peaking in U.S.?Email this article to a colleague.
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This wave of the H1N1 swine flu may have peaked. New cases are declining in most of the U.S., although deaths and hospitalizations are still rising. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Photo of a Loved One Reduces PainEmail this article to a colleague.
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A new study shows that just looking at a picture of a loved one can help reduce pain. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Green Tea May Prevent Kidney StonesEmail this article to a colleague.
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A new study shows compounds in green tea extract make it more difficult for certain kidney stones to form. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Seasonal Flu Vaccine May Cut Swine Flu RiskEmail this article to a colleague.
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Military personnel who got last year's seasonal flu shot were 42% less likely to get mild H1N1 swine flu and 62% less likely to be hospitalized with the pandemic flu. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
More Obesity, Diabetes in South, AppalachiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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The CDC says the prevalence of obesity and diabetes in the U.S. is much higher in the South and Appalachian region than in most areas of the West and Northeast. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Positive Attitude Staves Off Heart DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Researchers found that people who have a positive attitude during stressful events are 22% less likely to have a fatal or nonfatal heart attack than those who have negative attitudes. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Movie Theater Popcorn a Caloric BombEmail this article to a colleague.
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A large movie theater popcorn tub packs more fat and calories than two Big Macs, according to an updated report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Drug May Boost Women's Sexual DesireEmail this article to a colleague.
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An investigational drug that didn't perform well as an antidepressant appears to slightly boost sexual desire as well as the number of satisfying sexual encounters in women with lagging libidos, a study shows. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stem Cells May Be Used as Skin GraftsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Human embryonic stem cells can be used to produce skin grafts for people who have been seriously burned, a study shows. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Sounds During Sleep Boost MemoryEmail this article to a colleague.
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Researchers are learning more and more about how our senses aide memory and learning while we sleep. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Penis Spray Makes Men Last LongerEmail this article to a colleague.
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Men suffering premature ejaculation -- less than a minute after penetration -- last 5 to 6 times longer if they use an experimental penis spray 5 minutes before sex. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Baked Fish Beats Fried for Omega-3 BoostEmail this article to a colleague.
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When it comes to reaping the heart-healthy benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in fish, it often comes down to how you prepare it, a study shows. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Alcohol May Reduce Men's Heart RiskEmail this article to a colleague.
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Regular consumption of alcohol -- beer, wine, or hard liquor -- reduces the risk of heart disease in men by a third or more, according to a new Spanish study. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 18, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gene Mutations Linked to IBD in ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Rare genetic mutations may trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in young children, a study shows. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 18, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
No Increased Pregnancy Risk for MS PatientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Pregnant women with multiple sclerosis (MS) are only a little more likely to deliver babies by cesarean section than their counterparts who don't have the neurological disorder, a new study shows. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 18, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dual Heart Tests Best for Young AthletesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Young athletes should be screened with two popular heart tests, not just one -- or early signs of life-threatening heart defects may be missed, researchers report. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 18, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Folic Acid, B12 May Increase Cancer RiskEmail this article to a colleague.
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There is new evidence that folic acid, taken in large doses, may promote some cancers. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 17, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Weight Loss Surgery Helps Teen's HeartsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Weight loss surgery quickly improves the heart health of obese teens and continues to do so for at least two years, researchers report. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 17, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cholesterol Levels Getting Better in U.S.Email this article to a colleague.
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Researchers say the prevalence of high levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol decreased dramatically among U.S. adults between 1999 and 2006. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 17, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Men Face Higher Odds of Sudden Cardiac DeathEmail this article to a colleague.
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Men age 40 and over have a one in eight chance of suffering sudden cardiac death, and the risk is even higher for African-American men, a study shows. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 17, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Preeclampsia Linked to Reduced Thyroid FunctionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Pregnant women who develop preeclampsia may have an increased risk for reduced thyroid function later in life, new research indicates. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 17, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mummies Had Heart Disease, TooEmail this article to a colleague.
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Hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, has been detected in 3,500-year-old mummies, challenging the view that it is a disease of modern man. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 17, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Wii Games Burn Calories Like a Brisk WalkEmail this article to a colleague.
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A new study shows that some Wii sports video games may burn as many calories as moderate-intensity exercises such as brisk walking. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 17, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
U.S. Gets 'D' in Preterm Birth Report CardEmail this article to a colleague.
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Seven states improved their grades and two dropped a letter to "F" in the 2009 March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card, in which the U.S. as a whole earned a "D" for the second straight year, a new report says. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 17, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Panel: Screening Mammograms Should Start at 50Email this article to a colleague.
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A government appointed expert panel is calling for huge changes in breast cancer screening in the United States, but a leading cancer group is highly critical of the move. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 Genetic Regions Tied to Childhood IBDEmail this article to a colleague.
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Five newly identified genetic regions may help explain how childhood inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) develops. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Low Vitamin D Levels May Raise Heart RiskEmail this article to a colleague.
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Some men with low levels of vitamin D in their blood are at particularly high risk of developing heart disease and weakened bones that can lead to osteoporosis, researchers report. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cool a Brain, Save a LifeEmail this article to a colleague.
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Chilling the brains of people in cardiac arrest as they are rushed to the hospital improves the chances they will survive -- and without brain damage, researchers report. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Teen Girls' Chlamydia Drives STD Rate UpEmail this article to a colleague.
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U.S. chlamydia cases increased 9.2% last year, with highest rates in teen girls and young women. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Link Between Alzheimer's, Heart FailureEmail this article to a colleague.
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Researchers report evidence supporting a link between Alzheimer's disease and chronic heart failure, two of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. and Europe. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Phthalates Affect Way Young Boys PlayEmail this article to a colleague.
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Mothers exposed to high levels of chemicals known as phthalates during pregnancy may have boys who are less likely to play with trucks and other male-typical toys or to play fight, according to a new study. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Food Allergies on the Rise in ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Food allergies in children, including peanut allergy, have increased by nearly 20% in the last 10 years, and certain ethnic groups may be harder hit than others. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Genetic Tests Check Risk for Sudden DeathEmail this article to a colleague.
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If you have a relative who has suffered sudden unexplained death, postmortem genetic testing is a cost-effective way of identifying genetic mutations that may place you and other surviving family members at increased risk for potentially fatal heart rhythm disturbances, a study shows. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Niacin Tops Zetia in Cutting Artery PlaqueEmail this article to a colleague.
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A prescription version of niacin beat out Zetia in slowing the buildup of plaque in artery walls, researchers report. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA Eyes Caffeinated Alcoholic DrinksEmail this article to a colleague.
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The FDA today told nearly 30 manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages that it intends to look into the safety and legality of their products. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Imagination Helps Tame Young Kids' FearsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Researchers say staying in your child's fantasy world may help when trying to calm a young child's fears of monsters. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
FDA OKs Menstrual Drug LystedaEmail this article to a colleague.
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The FDA has approved Lysteda tablets (tranexamic acid), the first non-hormonal product cleared to treat heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia). (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dark Chocolate Takes Bite Out of StressEmail this article to a colleague.
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A new study shows eating dark chocolate may lower levels of stress hormones in people feeling stressed out. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cigarette Smoking's Decline Levels OffEmail this article to a colleague.
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The prevalence of adult American cigarette smokers, which dropped below 20% in 2007, leveled off in 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says in a new report. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gender Divorce Gap After illness StrikesEmail this article to a colleague.
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When faced with the serious illness of a spouse, men are far more likely to walk away than women, startling new research finds. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
More Than 22 Million in U.S. Had H1N1 Swine FluEmail this article to a colleague.
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CDC: 22 million Americans -- perhaps as many as 34 million -- got H1N1 swine flu in the first 6 months of the pandemic. Between 2,500 and 6,100 died, including some 540 kids. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Boomers Doomed to Disability?Email this article to a colleague.
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Baby boomers are entering their 60s just in time for a new trend: disability. 20% of 60-somethings need help with basic activities, up from 13% just a decade ago. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Texting Can Be a Pain in the Neck, ShouldersEmail this article to a colleague.
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Texting may be preferred over phone jabbering by most young people, but too much text messaging may increase risk of discomfort -- in the neck or shoulders, a new study says. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study Unravels Mystery of DyslexiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Children with dyslexia have a deficit in the brain process that helps fine-tune repeated speech sounds, researchers say. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Survey Shows Risks of Borrowed MedicineEmail this article to a colleague.
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About one out in four people who take a borrowed prescription medicine report having side effects, a survey shows. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Brief Training in Meditation Eases PainEmail this article to a colleague.
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A mini-course in meditation may be all it takes to assist in pain management, a study shows. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: High BPA Linked to Sex Problems in MenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Workers exposed to very high levels of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) were four to seven times as likely to report sexual function problems as workers with no occupational exposure to the chemical in a new study. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 11, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
