HPV vaccine may benefit HIV-infected women
Women with HIV may benefit from a vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), despite having already been exposed to HPV, a study finds. Although many may have been exposed to less serious forms of HPV, more than 45 percent of sexually active young women who have acquired HIV appear never to have been exposed to the[Read the Rest]
Trans fats raise cholesterol, not blood sugar
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Although trans fats raise your levels of “bad” cholesterol, they don’t appear to have lasting impacts on your blood sugar, according to a new review of the medical evidence. Researchers found that both blood sugar and insulin, the hormone that keeps blood sugar levels in check, were similar regardless of[Read the Rest]
Common Antidepressants Too Risky During Pregnancy, Researchers Say
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) — Women who take a popular class of antidepressants during pregnancy may be risking the health of their developing fetus, and the risk may outweigh any benefit to the mother, a new review of data suggests. According to new research, use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) — which include[Read the Rest]
Fast-Food Breakfast Sandwiches May Slow Down Blood Flow: Study
TUESDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) — Think about this the next time you chow down on one of those meat-egg-and-cheese breakfast sandwiches: A new study suggests that your fast-food breakfast sandwich has an immediate negative effect on your blood vessels. The research is preliminary and doesn’t compare the effect of eating a couple of fast-food[Read the Rest]
Obese Children Struggle With Joint Pain: Study
THURSDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) — As if obese children did not struggle enough, new research shows that heavier kids suffer pain in their lower joints, report poorer physical function and have worse mental health. The researchers, from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University, who published their findings recently in the journal Clinical Orthopaedics[Read the Rest]
Breast Cancer: Do Your Genes Put You at Risk?
Chances are you or someone you love has been affected by breast cancer. It is the third most common cancer in the country, with 200,000-plus new cases diagnosed each year. But did you know that many of those cases are tied to genetics? “Ten to 15 percent of all breast cancers, which is a lot,[Read the Rest]
Eating in restaurants tied to higher calorie intake
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In study findings that may not surprise many people, kids and teens ate more calories – including more fat and more sugar – on days when they had a meal from a fast-food or sit-down restaurant. “Parents (should) realize that restaurant consumption is not a straight-off substitute for eating at[Read the Rest]
U.S. Adults Face Substantial Heart Disease Risk: Study
MONDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) — American men and women — even those with a favorable health history — have a significant risk of developing cardiovascular disease in their lifetime, a new study finds. Overall, U.S. adults have a more than 55 percent estimated risk of developing cardiovascular disease, the Chicago researchers said. Even among[Read the Rest]
Low Calcium Linked to Hormone Condition in Women
FRIDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) — Women who do not get enough calcium in their diet are at greater risk for developing a hormone condition caused by overactive parathyroid glands that leads to weak bones and fractures, a new study found. Increasing calcium intake could reduce women’s risk for the condition, known as primary hyperparathyroidism[Read the Rest]
Sitting Can Harm Health, Even for Those Who Exercise
MONDAY, Oct. 15 (HealthDay News) — Sitting for long periods boosts your risk of diabetes, heart disease and death, even if you work out regularly, a new study contends. U.K. researchers analyzed data from 18 studies that included more than 794,000 people. They found that people who sit for long periods throughout the day have[Read the Rest]
