Hepatitis: The Hidden Hazard

FRIDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Of all the diseases people worry about getting, viral hepatitis is usually way down on the list. Most often it's thought of as a disease that affects only drug addicts or the sexually promiscuous. Though those... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

FDA Warns About Misleading Advertising for Some Laser Eye Surgeries

TUESDAY, Dec. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Five U.S. eye care providers have been warned to stop misleading advertising about the special lasers used in vision correction procedures such as LASIK, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. Thos... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Long-Term Aspirin Use Linked With Vision Loss: Study

TUESDAY, Dec. 18 (HealthDay News) -- People who use aspirin regularly for at least 10 years run a small risk of developing a potentially blinding condition known as age-related macular degeneration, researchers report. In the United States, an... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Is Your Little One Scared of Santa?

SUNDAY, Dec. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Despite jolly old Saint Nick's best efforts, some young children are scared of him. This can turn family outings to see Santa into a frightful experience for youngsters and stress out parents hoping for that... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Black Women More Likely to Die From Breast Cancer: Report

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors have made great strides in fighting breast cancer, but not everyone is benefiting equally: Black women, in particular, are 40 percent more likely to die from the disease than any other racial or ethni... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Health Highlights: Nov. 13, 2012

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Experts Raise Questions About Tamiflu There is no evidence that Tamiflu can actually stop the flu and drug maker Roche should release all its... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Health Tip: Why Eat Lean Meats?

(HealthDay News) -- Meats are good source of complete protein, the University of Michigan Health System says. But eating meats loaded with fat can negate any of the nutritional benefits. That's why it's important to choose leaner cuts, the health... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Gruesome Cigarette Pack Images Sway Smokers, Study Finds

TUESDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Cigarette packs featuring images of cadavers, a field of weathered tombstones or yellow-toothed, cancer-riddled mouths may indeed convince smokers to quit, a new study suggests, and those kinds of pictures may... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Energy Drinks Disrupting U.S. Soldiers' Sleep: CDC

THURSDAY, Nov. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Energy drinks can cause sleep problems and daytime sleepiness among U.S. soldiers in combat zones, a new government study says. Army researchers looked at soldiers deployed in Afghanistan in 2010 and found that... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Health Tip: Keep Food Cravings at Bay at the Office

(HealthDay News) -- The office can be full of temptations that can derail your healthy eating plan, but if you're prepared you don't have to give in to those temptations. The American Council on Exercise lists these suggestions to help you stick t... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Men Biologically Programmed to Steer Clear of Friends' Wives

TUESDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- Men appear to have a biologically based control to prevent them from committing adultery with their friends' wives, a new study says. Researchers discovered that adult males' testosterone levels dropped when... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Vitamin D Levels in Pregnancy May Not Affect Kids' Future Bone Health

TUESDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- Women's vitamin D levels during pregnancy do not affect their children's bone health later in life, a new study shows. British researchers measured vitamin D levels in nearly 4,000 women during pregnancy and... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Evolution May Keep Birds From Becoming Roadkill

MONDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) -- Cliff swallows in Nebraska with shorter wingspans that help them take off more quickly and pivot away from passing cars have a reduced risk of becoming roadkill, a new study reports. The findings suggest that... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Skies Not-So-Friendly for Passengers With Nut Allergies

FRIDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- For most passengers, airline travel is safer than ever these days. But for people with peanut or tree-nut allergies, a routine flight can end in disaster. Many airlines still serve peanuts and tree nuts, or... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Health Tip: Don't Breathe Outdoor Smoke

(HealthDay News) -- When debris is being burned outdoors, the smoke can be harmful if inhaled. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists these guidelines to help protect yourself from debris smoke: If you are at a high risk of... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Health Tip: Do I Need a Cardiac Stress Test?

(HealthDay News) -- A cardiac stress test is designed to measure how well your heart is able to perform when it is under physical stress. It also is used to help diagnose heart problems. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute lists these... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Cost of Diabetes Care in U.S. Keeps Climbing

WEDNESDAY, March 6 (HealthDay News) -- The total cost of diabetes in the United States jumped from $174 billion in 2007 to $245 billion in 2012, a new report shows. Last year's total cost included $176 billion in direct medical costs -- such as... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Obesity, Exercise May Affect Risk for Key Type of Colon Cancer

TUESDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity increases a person's risk for a certain type of colorectal cancer, while exercise lowers the risk, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from women in the U.S. Nurses' Health Study and men... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Lack of Sleep May Lead to Junk-Food Bingeing

TUESDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Lack of sleep can lead you to eat larger portions of high-calorie foods and increase your long-term risk of weight gain, according to a small new study. Swedish researchers asked 16 normal-weight males to choos... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..

Health Highlights: Feb.5, 2013

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Opponents Want Delay in Implementation of NYC Sugary Drink Rule Groups fighting New York City's ban on the sale of supersized, sugary drinks... via Healthline News : RSS Read More Here..