'Mini Stroke' Carries Significant Health Risk
Transient ischemic attacks (TIA), short episodes of decreased blood flow to the brain, carry a "not so benign" prognosis, according to a new report in the journal Stroke.
New Laser Therapy Can Easily Remove Acne Scars
A few sessions of a new type of laser treatment appears to smooth out acne scarring with a relatively short recovery time, according to the results of a new study.
Chest Pain Not from Heart? Check Again, Docs Urged
People who go to the emergency room with chest pain and are told that it is not caused by a heart attack or angina might want to get a second opinion.
Prostate Cancer Treatment Can Affect Thyroid
Tiny "seeds" containing radioactive iodine are often implanted in the prostate gland to treat cancer. Now, findings from a case report indicate that these seeds can break open and release the iodine, which is then absorbed by the thyroid gland.
Work Demands May Influence Dementia Risk
Highly challenging jobs with opportunities for responsibility may be good for your resume and your health. New study findings suggest that people with these types of jobs may be less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia.
Avandia Linked with Severe Lipid Abnormalities
On rare occasions, treatment with rosiglitazone (Avandia) may cause a profound decrease in high-density lipoprotein (HDL, the "good" cholesterol) and an increase in fasting triglycerides, researchers in the UK warn in the journal Diabetes Care.
Protective Role of Human Milk for Preemies Unclear
Currently available research findings do not provide conclusive evidence that feeding very low birth weight (VLBW) premature babies human milk offers significant protection against infection.
FDA Reviews When Bayer Revealed Drug Risks
In a move that could lead to a criminal investigation, the government is checking its records to determine if drug maker Bayer AG was forthcoming about safety concerns with its cholesterol-lowering Baycol drug.
WHO: Bird Flu Could Cause Next Pandemic
After almost a year of trying to bring Asia's bird flu under control, World Health Organization experts are now warning the disease is the most likely candidate to cause the world's next pandemic, with the possibility of as many as 7 million deaths.
Beware Diabetes-Related Complications
As a diabetes educator, Mary Austin sometimes counsels diabetic patients who are acutely aware of how the disease, over time, can ravage the human body, from the eyes down to the feet.
Health Tip: Better Breast Milk
If you're pregnant and planning to breast feed your baby, Boys Town Pediatrics in Omaha offers these suggestions: Eat lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole-grain breads, dairy products and protein-rich foods. Drink plenty of fluids.
Asthmatics Take Care in Cold Winter Air
It's great to be active in the winter, but exercising in cold weather can cause problems for people with asthma.
Give Colds the Cold Shoulder This Season
Holiday season is cold season, too. But experts at the Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center are offering some tips on how to avoid catching a cold: Wash your hands after every handshake.
Raising Grandkids Stresses Grandmothers
Grandmothers responsible for caring for or raising grandchildren suffer more stress and depression than grandmothers without those responsibilities.
Shopping-Related Injuries a Real Pain
Now that Thanksgiving is over, the holiday shopping season begins in earnest with its stress, pressure and even increased risk of injury, according to experts at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Health Tip: Lazy Eye
Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is the most common cause of visual impairment in childhood, the U.S. National Institutes of Health says.
Stomach Cancer May Start in Bone Marrow
Stomach cancer may originate from bone marrow cells rather than stomach cells, as was previously believed.
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