TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A home exercise program provided added benefit to people recovering from a hip fracture, a new study reveals. Specifically, hip fracture patients who’d completed a standard rehab program had better physical function if they continued with a home workout regimen that included exercises such as climbing steps or … Read more
MONDAY, Feb. 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Having a stable home life as a child, nice friends and success at school reduces the odds of getting sexually transmitted diseases as a young adult, according to a new study. The University of Washington researchers said the findings show that efforts to prevent STD infections should begin … Read more
Feb 14, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Does a Large Weight Gain REALLY Cause Type 2 Diabetes? February 13, 2014 | By Health Editor Twitter By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Although it’s a common belief that a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes often follows a large … Read more
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Selective breeding of toy dogs is now resulting in a common condition that can cause skull and brain changes with painful and debilitating effects, a new British study finds. The condition, called Chiari malformation, is caused by breeding that is meant to make such dog breeds as Cavalier … Read more
By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Based on tests of newborns and young children, a new study suggests that premature babies could face a higher risk of diabetes much later in life. The findings don’t confirm a connection between premature birth and diabetes, although other studies have hinted at a … Read more
By Brenda GoodmanHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2014 (HealthDay News) — The mechanics of sex may become a bit more difficult after menopause, a new study finds. But most women will continue to be sexually active as long as they feel sex is important. The study, published online Feb. 10 in JAMA Internal Medicine, included … Read more
Feb 10, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health The TV Show ‘House’ Leads to Real-Life Medical Diagnosis February 7, 2014 | By Health Editor Twitter THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) — An episode of the TV medical drama “House” helped doctors determine the source of a patient’s mysterious symptoms, a new report … Read more
Feb 9, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health 4 Moves for Strong, Sexy Hips February 7, 2014 | By Jennifer Cohen Twitter We’ve all heard the expression “a moment on the lips, forever on the hips,” and unfortunately this (silly) saying about what we eat hits home for a lot of women. We … Read more
Feb 7, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health 5 Signs You’re Taking Your Diet Too Far February 6, 2014 | By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD Twitter When I first started out in private practice, clients came to me because something was wrong. Most of them struggled with their weight, or were newly diagnosed … Read more