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February 2012 Archives
Teens May Fare Worse After Concussion Than Children or Adults
February 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Injury can cause long-term problems with short-term memory in teens, researchers say. Teenagers who suffer a concussion are more sensitive than adults or children to its aftereffects, Canadian researchers report. continue reading »
Another Batch of Birth Control Pills Recalled for Faulty Packaging
February 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Dosing directions could limit effectiveness, lead to unintended pregnancies. A second company has issued a voluntary recall of birth control pills because o continue reading »
Second-Chance Romance Might Not Bring Happiness
February 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Ex-partners should stay that way, new study suggests. Contrary to fairy tale-like depictions in movies and books, reuniting with a former romantic partner is unlikely to make you happy, a new study shows. continue reading »
Mammograms Can Save Lives of Women in Their 40s: Study
February 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
More cancers spotted this way were found at early stages, were easier to treat. Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms continue reading »
Nurses Wanted: Largest Women’s Health Study Seeks 100,000 Nurses
February 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Nurses' Health Study recruits "next generation". From the dangers of tobacco and trans fats to the benefits of physical activity and whole grains, much of what we know about health today is continue reading »
Univision’s Hispanic Patient Study Identifies Gaps in Awareness,Information to Diagnosis,Adherenen
February 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Univision Communications, Inc. the leading media company serving Hispanic America, today revealed the results of its new Hispanic Patient Journey research, continue reading »
Everything You Need to Know About Vaccines
February 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Vaccines are for people of all ages, not just children and seniors. Keeping up with vaccines is not always easy, particularly if you live in a household with family members of different ages. Vaccination needs can also change quickly if there's an outburst of a disease. continue reading »
Health Tip: Offer Healthy Breakfast Choices
February 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Doughnuts and pastries may be delicious breakfast treats, but they're probably loaded with fat and sugar. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these healthier breakfast choices: continue reading »
FDA: Giving Medicine to Children and Teaching Kids About Using Medicine Safely
February 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
When young children need medicine it isn't always easy to get them to take it, especially when they're feeling sick and cranky. And when your kids are older, continue reading »
FDA Thinks Shortage of Cancer Drug for Kids Can Be Averted
February 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Supplies of methotrexate, used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia, down to 2 weeks, doctors say. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it was cautiously optimistic that a feared shortage of a life-saving drug continue reading »
Beauty Products and Cancer: Know the Facts
February 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Have you dyed or relaxed your hair? Do you put on lipstick before you head out to work? Do you paint your nails? Many Hispanic women have a beauty routine or beauty products that they regularly use. continue reading »
More Than 4 Million Americans Have New Knees
February 13, 2012 | by Health Finder.Gov
More than 4 million Americans now live with an artificial knee, and increasing numbers of younger patients are undergoing knee replacement surgery, new research reveals. continue reading »
4 New Genes Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
February 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Analysis looked at a variety of ethnic groups. Four new genes associated with type 2 diabetes have been identified by researchers, who also pinpointed six independent diabetes-associ continue reading »
Spanish Eye Health Website Launched to Combat Eye Disease in Latino Communties
February 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
American Academy of Ophthalmology Launches Spanish Eye Health Website to Combat Eye Disease in Latino Communities. OjosSanos.org Features Engaging Videos, Sight-Saving Tips and Trusted Information on How to Preserve Healthy Vision continue reading »
Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems
February 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Smokers four times more likely to develop oral conditions, such as mouth cancers, gum disease, study finds. Adult smokers are twice as likely to develop oral health problems as those who have kicked the habit, researchers continue reading »
