May 25, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Which is Healthier: Pasta or Pizza? May 23, 2014 | By Kim Tranell Twitter How can bread slathered in grease be less fattening than noodles with Parmesan and tomato sauce? The answer is simple: portion size. “Most restaurants give you at least six times the … Read more
FRIDAY, May 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Even though they have less access to online technologies, poor teens are as likely as middle-class and rich teens to be victims of cyberbullying, according to a new study. The findings suggest that there is no economic “digital divide” when it comes to cyberbullying, said lead author Thomas … Read more
THURSDAY, May 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Illegal online pharmacies that sell unapproved and potentially dangerous prescription drugs to Americans were targeted this week in a worldwide operation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. More than 19,600 packages containing medicines supposedly from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Great Britain were seized in the … Read more
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A home-based walking program benefits people with poor blood circulation in their legs, a new study finds. The study included patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a narrowing of the arteries that can cause leg pain and hinder walking ability. Previous research found that supervised exercise programs can … Read more
By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 20, 2014 (HealthDay News) — New research pinpoints 11 gene variations that appear to be linked to a higher risk of alcoholism. However, their impact seems to be small in individuals, and the findings may be too limited to be immediately useful in terms of prevention or treatment, an … Read more
MONDAY, May 19, 2014 (HealthDay News) — There’s been a sharp rise in the number of Americans hospitalized with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study shows. Researchers analyzed national data from 2001 to 2010 and found there were nearly 4 million hospitalizations for atrial fibrillation, which is an irregular heartbeat that … Read more
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter SATURDAY, May 17, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Whether it’s worthwhile for men to examine themselves for testicular cancer seems to depend on whom you ask. An independent panel of U.S. experts recommends against examining your testicles for abnormalities, but a new study from University of Kansas researchers found that self-examination for … Read more
May 18, 2014 News & Views: From the Editors of Health Tough-to-Treat Breast Cancer Nearly Twice as Common in Black Women May 16, 2014 | By Health Editor Twitter FRIDAY, May 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Black women are nearly twice as likely as white women to be diagnosed with a hard-to-treat breast cancer known as … Read more
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Scientists report disappointing results from a trial that tested a new drug as a possible player against Chagas disease, an insect-driven illness typically found in rural areas of Latin America. However, the lead researcher suggested that the new medication, known as posaconazole, might still … Read more