By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Manufacturing problems have created a shortage of the liquid form of Tamiflu, which is designed for young children who can’t swallow capsules, U.S. health officials announced Wednesday. The drug’s maker, Genentech, has fallen behind in production of this version of the flu medication, according … Read more
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Although social networking sites let users keep in touch with a wide group of acquaintances, new research shows that people still put most of their efforts into communicating with a small group of friends or family members. To maintain a manageable group of close contacts, people often institute … Read more
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A new study links a genetic variation to narcolepsy, the medical condition that causes people to become excessively sleepy and even lapse into sleep involuntarily. The genetic variation is fairly common, while narcolepsy is rare. Among more than 2,500 participants, researchers found that people with the variation are … Read more
Jan 6, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Recipe of the Day: Parisian Hot Chocolate January 3, 2014 | By Theresa Tamkins Twitter What could be better than hot chocolate on a cold day? Hot chocolate made with high-quality, bittersweet chocolate. Although low in sodium, this sweet recipe is made with whipping cream … Read more
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) — People who’ve had shingles — a viral infection also known as herpes zoster — before age 40 may have a higher risk of stroke years later, a large new study suggests. Adults who get shingles after 40 don’t have an increased risk of stroke. … Read more
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2014 (HealthDay News) — People who’ve had shingles — a viral infection also known as herpes zoster — before age 40 may have a higher risk of stroke years later, a large new study suggests. Adults who get shingles after 40 don’t have an increased risk of stroke. … Read more
THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Former and current smokers who undergo surgery face higher health care costs in the year after their procedure than people who never smoked, according to a new study. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic noted that smoking cigarettes increases the risk for complications following surgery. They estimated smoking-related complications … Read more
Jan 2, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health 4 Surprising Reasons Your Back Hurts December 31, 2013 | By News & Views Twitter About 80% of people experience back pain at some point. But there are smart steps you can take to avoid it, such as doing specific moves that help prevent back … Read more
Jan 1, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Get a Dancer’s Body With These 3 At-Home Moves December 31, 2013 | By News & Views Twitter You may not have the years of training that can produce a dancer’s lithe physique, but it doesn’t mean you can’t steal some of their fitness secrets. … Read more