By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Kids with demanding parents who are rigid about rules, stingy with affection and won’t discuss limits are far more likely to be obese than children whose parents practice a more balanced parenting style, new research suggests. Canadian scientists found that obesity rates were about … Read more
Mar 19, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Tighten Your Tush in 5 Minutes March 18, 2014 | By Jennifer Cohen Twitter Summer may seem a long way off, but we’re only a few months away from bikini season! Getting in shape for summer can seem overwhelming, particularly when you think about slipping … Read more
MONDAY, March 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) — High levels of self-esteem might mean better health for seniors, according to a new study. It included 147 people aged 60 and older who were followed for four years. Every two years, they were checked for levels of the stress hormone cortisol, symptoms of depression and degree of … Read more
FRIDAY, March 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Nicotine withdrawal triggers changes to the brain that help explain why smokers have such a tough time quitting, a new study suggests. Up to 80 percent of smokers who try to quit eventually start smoking again. This latest finding might lead to new ways to identify smokers who … Read more
By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Massage can relieve neck pain if it’s done often by a professional therapist and for the correct length of time, according to new research. One-hour sessions two or three times a week appear to be best, said study researcher Karen Sherman, senior scientific investigator … Read more
FRIDAY, March 14, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Before agreeing to have surgery, ask questions about your condition and the treatment options, an expert says. You might want to bring family members or friends with you to ask questions of their own, especially if they’ll be helping you recover, said Dr. Robert Cima, a colon and … Read more
Mar 14, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Facebook Feelings Are Contagious, Study Says March 13, 2014 | By Health Editor Twitter By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 13, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Before you post your latest mood on Facebook, consider whether it’s a mood you want your friends to catch. After … Read more
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) — The Pap test has been a routine gynecological procedure for generations of American women. But on Wednesday, a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel is considering whether to delay the Pap test and use an HPV test as a first step in cervical cancer … Read more
By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, March 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Commercially available tests can analyze your genetic profile and try to predict your risk of a host of diseases. But a new study suggests they aren’t ready for prime time. The technology, known as whole-genome sequencing, allows scientists to “map” the information encoded in … Read more