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Health Tip: Log Migraine Details in a Diary
May 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Healthy U
Including the day, time and duration. Tracking your migraines can better prepare you to prevent or treat these often-debilitating headaches. The Womenshealth.gov website suggests what to log in a headache diary: continue reading »
Drowning Is Leading Cause of Kids’ Accidental Death: CDC
May 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Healthy U
Swimming lessons can help protect toddlers, experts say. Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report. continue reading »
Developmental Woes Common in Siblings of Children With Autism
May 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HSN Health News
Some show subtle developmental delays, study finds. One in three children with an older sibling who has an autism spectrum disorder, or problems with social interaction and communication, continue reading »
Urban Hospitals May Act as Breeding Ground for MRSA
May 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HSN Health News
'Superbug' then spreads to regional facilities, Scottish study suggests. A dangerous antibiotic-resistant "superbug" appears to originate in hospitals in large cities and then spreads to smaller hospitals, according to a new study. continue reading »
People With HIV at Higher Odds of Sudden Cardiac Death
May 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Healthy U
Study finds an increased risk even among patients with well-controlled disease. People with HIV/AIDS are four times more likely to die of sudden cardiac arrest than those in the general population, a new study finds. continue reading »
Health Tip: Tame Your Food Cravings
May 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Healthy U
Wait 20 minutes, since cravings usually are short-lived. Food cravings can pull you off course when you're trying to diet and eat in a healthful way. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers continue reading »
Decline In Premature Births Leads to Improved Infant Survival
May 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HSN Health News
More than 1,000 fewer babies died before celebrating their first birthday between 2007 and 2008, and many of them had the benefit of a full-term pregnancy, according to data released today by the National Center for Health Statistics. continue reading »
Many Women Still Smoke During Pregnancy
May 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HSN Health News
New study finds white moms-to-be are more likely to light up than blacks, Hispanics. Too many American women still smoke during their pregnancies, a new report finds, a continue reading »
Scleroderma Complications Worse in Blacks Than Whites: Study
May 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Healthy U
The autoimmune disease, which affects tissue throughout the body, can lead to scarred lungs. A new study finds that black patients with scleroderma have more sever continue reading »
Study: Kids Who Sleep in Parents’ Bed Less Likely to Be Overweight
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HSN Health News
Children allowed to snuggle up with mom, dad may feel more secure and eat less, researchers say. Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep i continue reading »
FDA Seems to Back Pill to Help Prevent HIV
May 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Healthy U
Truvada's been shown to stop infection with AIDS virus, but critics see drawbacks. U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisers will meet Thursday to decide whethe continue reading »
Screening Women for Domestic Violence Could Help Prevent Abuse
May 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HSN Health News
Review shows benefits of routine checks at clinics, in doctors' offices. Routine screening of women for domestic violence could reduce cases of abuse and injuries, a new analysis indicates. continue reading »
That Long Commute May Be Harming Your Health
May 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Healthy U
Study found that as drives got longer, waistlines expanded and fitness levels dropped. Now there's another reason to hate your commute. continue reading »
42% of Americans Could Be Obese by 2030: CDC
May 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Healthy U
Stemming obesity rate might save an estimated $550 billion over two decades. If no action is taken to halt the rising obesity rate in the United States, 42 percent of the U.S. population could be obese by 2030, a new study warns. continue reading »
Study: More Pre-Teens Get Vaccines When Middle Schools Require Them
May 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HSN Health News
Vaccinations protect against serious, and sometimes deadly, diseases, experts say. Pre-teens living in states that require vaccinations for incoming midd continue reading »
Heather Link: A Heart Disease Veteran at Age 12
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HSN Health News
Survivor stresses importance of asking questions and pushing for answers. Even youngsters who seem to be in perfect health can be at risk for heart disease. Just ask Heather Link. continue reading »
More Teen Girls Using Contraceptives: CDC
May 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HSN Health News
Increased use may have contributed to drop in teen births, researcher says. More teenage girls are using contraceptives, which may explain part of the dramatic drop in the continue reading »
Health Tip: Recognize Early Signs of Autism
May 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Healthy U
Including no babbling or pointing by age 1. Symptoms of autism can be difficult to recognize in very young children, especially in mild cases or in instances when a child has other mental or physical conditions. continue reading »
STUDY: Half of Latino Teens Report Smoking Pot in Last Year
May 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Only Half of Teens, 51 Percent, Now Say They See “Great Risk” in Using Marijuana Regularly ~Teen Abuse of Rx and Over-The-Counter Medicines Remain at Dangerous Levels~ continue reading »
U.S. Ranks 131st in World for Premature Birth Rate
May 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff | HSN Health News
More than 15 million -- or 12 percent -- of U.S. babies are born prematurely each year, according to a report released Wednesday by the March of Dimes and several other organizations. continue reading »
