Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Physical disabilities add challenge to pregnancy

Physical disabilities add challenge to pregnancy

Physical disabilities add challenge to pregnancy

Posted: 10 May 2011 12:09 AM PDT

Her first pregnancy brought Dianna Fiore Radoslovich a break from the weakness and pain of her multiple sclerosis.

Breast-feeding linked to better behaviour

Posted: 10 May 2011 02:20 AM PDT

Babies who are breast-fed for several months develop fewer behavioural problems in early childhood than those who are bottle-fed, researchers have said.

Research Suggests 1 in 7 Strokes Happen During Sleep

Posted: 10 May 2011 06:02 AM PDT

TUESDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- About 14 percent of strokes happen while people are sleeping, lowering the chance that they'll be able to get to the hospital in time for a potentially brain-saving treatment, a new study suggests.

Medical firm closes amid probe by Colorado regulators

Posted: 10 May 2011 07:21 AM PDT

A medical imaging company has shuttered its doors in Colorado after regulators ordered it to stop performing X-rays and other scans without doctors' referrals and supervising physicians, a state official said.

Obama administration fights to save healthcare law

Posted: 10 May 2011 08:02 AM PDT

Lawyers for President Barack Obama go to court on Tuesday to try to save the cornerstone of his healthcare overhaul, arguing that the requirement for Americans to buy insurance is constitutional.

Doctors call embedding a severe type of self-harm

Posted: 10 May 2011 08:36 AM PDT

In a new study this week, doctors describe a form of self-injury among teenagers called self-embedding, which involves inserting objects into the skin or muscle.

Philippine bishops clash with Aquino over contraception bill

Posted: 10 May 2011 06:12 AM PDT

Philippine Catholic bishops on Tuesday walked out of talks with the government over a planned bill allowing contraception in open opposition to President Benigno Aquino who vowed to push the bill into law.

Lifestyle, diet have little effect on Alzheimer's

Posted: 10 May 2011 08:45 AM PDT

There is no strong evidence that any dietary or lifestyle changes can reduce a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a U.S. government panel said on Monday.

Sanofi wins U.S. OK for short needle flu vaccine

Posted: 10 May 2011 08:35 AM PDT

French drugmaker Sanofi Aventis said on Tuesday it had won U.S. approval to market its Fluzone Intradermal vaccine for adults, allowing for flu injections with a very fine needle.

Health Highlights: May 10, 2011

Posted: 10 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Ring Finger Length Linked to ALS, Study Suggests

Posted: 10 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

MONDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Having long ring fingers has been associated with a lethal nervous system disease known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), British researchers report.

Colonoscopy Better Than Alternative at Spotting Cancer in Seniors: Study

Posted: 10 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

TUESDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- Colonoscopy is significantly better than the less expensive screening procedure called sigmoidoscopy at detecting colon cancer in older patients, a new study says.

A Capsule Camera Instead of a Colonoscopy?

Posted: 10 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

TUESDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- A new technology that uses a remote-controlled capsule camera to scan the inside of the colon may one day be an alternative to colonoscopy, a new study suggests.

Fond Memories of the Past Make for a Happier Present

Posted: 10 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

TUESDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- People who remember the past fondly are more likely to experience greater happiness in the present, according to a new study.

Health Tip: Medical Problems May Lead to Hyperactivity

Posted: 10 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

(HealthDay News) -- Kids are typically little balls of endless energy. But for some, hyperactivity can signal an underlying health problem.

Health Tip: Help Control Crohn's Symptoms

Posted: 10 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

(HealthDay News) -- People with Crohn's disease -- a type of inflammatory bowel -- are prone to being malnourished.

Research Suggests 1 in 7 Strokes Happens During Sleep

Posted: 10 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

TUESDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- About 14 percent of strokes happen while people are sleeping, lowering the chance that they'll be able to get to the hospital in time for a potentially brain-saving treatment, a new study suggests.

Breast-Feeding May Help Quell Behavior Problems

Posted: 10 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

TUESDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- Breast-fed children are less likely to have behavioral problems at age 5 than are those who were given formula, a new study reports.

Vitamin D May Prevent Serious Respiratory Disease in Newborns

Posted: 10 May 2011 09:02 AM PDT

TUESDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- Vitamin D supplements for pregnant women may help prevent a respiratory disease called RSV that can lead to pneumonia and other potentially life-threatening illnesses in newborns, Dutch researchers report.

S. Korea study suggests high autism rates

Posted: 09 May 2011 09:27 AM PDT

A population-wide study of South Korean children has shown autism rates much higher than in the United States, suggesting more people worldwide may have the disorder than previously thought.

Fast-food lobbies U.S. states on "Happy Meal" laws

Posted: 09 May 2011 10:56 AM PDT

Fast-food companies are asking U.S. state legislators to remove restaurant marketing from local governments' regulatory menu, in the latest industry bid to stay a step ahead of anti-obesity laws.

In Massachusetts, long waits for doctor visits

Posted: 09 May 2011 10:23 AM PDT

Almost everyone in Massachusetts has health insurance under a state mandate, but many doctors do not accept the subsidized insurance programs available to low-income residents, a new study shows.

Newborn vitamin D levels tied to infection risk

Posted: 09 May 2011 12:23 PM PDT

Newborns with low vitamin D levels may have a heightened risk of developing a certain type of lung infection before their first birthday, a new study suggests.

Canadian Inuit not immune to obesity risks - study

Posted: 09 May 2011 12:24 PM PDT

A changing climate and a more settled lifestyle have removed any protection that Canada's Inuit people may once have had from diabetes, according to a report published on Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Canadian Inuit not immune to obesity risks: study

Posted: 09 May 2011 12:22 PM PDT

A changing climate and a more settled lifestyle have removed any protection that Canada's Inuit people may once have had from diabetes, according to a report published on Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Argentina bans electronic cigarettes

Posted: 09 May 2011 01:16 PM PDT

Argentina on Monday banned the import, sale and promotion of electronic cigarettes, saying there is no proof they help smokers kick the tobacco habit.

One in seven strokes happens during sleep

Posted: 09 May 2011 01:21 PM PDT

Nearly 15 percent of people who have a stroke are not eligible for clot-busting treatment because the stroke happened while they slept, a new study reports.
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