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Health Tip: Watch for Signs of Elder Abuse
April 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Including taking drugs or drinking - Caring for an elderly person can be a stressful challenge, and sometimes that can lead to abuse. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says potential signs of elder abuse among caregivers include: continue reading »
Poor Parenting May Lead to Kids Who Bully
April 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Being overprotective may be just as bad as being neglectful for spurring bully and victim roles. Parents may think they can keep their kids safe by hovering over them continue reading »
POLL: Majority of Americans Oppose Taxes on Candy, Soda
April 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
They say it's not government's role to try to influence what people eat, drink, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds. Most U.S. adults aren't sweet on the idea of soda and candy taxes, continue reading »
STUDY: Just One Can of Sugary Pop a Day Raises Diabetes Risk
April 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
European researchers found odds rose by up to 22 percent at this level of consumption. Drinking just one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of continue reading »
Report Finds Motorcycle Deaths Still Rising
April 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Researchers note that improving economy, better weather mean more riders on the road. An estimated 5,000 motorcyclists were killed on U.S. roads in 2012, an increase of about 9 percen continue reading »
Health Tip: Safely Store Food in the Fridge
April 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Use a plastic container - Storing foods properly inside your refrigerator can help prevent juices from seeping out and contaminating other foods. The FoodSafety.gov website offers this food-storage advice: continue reading »
HISPANIC HEALTH: Sun Exposure Amongst Latinos Varies by Language They Speak
April 24, 2013 | by Medline Plus
English-speaking Hispanics in the United States are less likely to take measures to protect themselves from skin cancer than Spanish-speaking Hispanics, a new study finds. continue reading »
Study Finds Mammograms Can Measure How Breast Cancer Drug Is Working
April 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Those on tamoxifen who showed reduction in breast density had 50 percent lower risk of death within 15 years. Mammograms can be used to see how well breast cancer patients continue reading »
Prescription Drug Abuse Up Among U.S. Teens: Survey
April 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
More than 5 million, nearly 25 percent, said they had abused these medications. The United States appears to be in the throes of a prescription drug abuse crisis among teens, continue reading »
Women’s College Grades May Suffer Due to Too Much Texting, Facebook
April 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Media use for freshmen adds up to 12 hours daily, poll finds. Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devo continue reading »
Study: People are Happier Knowing They Have More Sex Than Friends
April 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Those who got less action than their peers tended to be less happy, researchers say. A hefty chunk of your happiness may depend on whether you believe you're having as continue reading »
Sofia Vergara Talks Hypothyroidism, Promotes “Follow the Script”
April 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Emmy-nominated actress Sofia Vergara revealed her own bout with thyroid cancer and debuted as the spokeswoman for "Follow the Script," a campaign to raise awareness of hypothyroidism. continue reading »
Driving Drunk is Not Only Way Alcohol Kills Teens
April 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Two-thirds of underage drinking-related fatalities have nothing to do with a car, MADD reports. Less than one-third of the 4,700 annual underage drinking-related deaths in the United States result from road crashes, according to a new study. continue reading »
Infant Mortality in the U.S. Once Again Declining
April 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
After years of no change, overall rate declined 12 percent from 2005 to 2011. After five years of leveling off, the U.S. infant mortality rate is finally on the decline again, a new government report shows. continue reading »
Babies Born Even a Bit Early May Have Developmental Issues
April 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Women urged to rethink early elective C-sections, inductions unless medically needed. Many women choose to have labor induced or to have an elective Cesarean delivery continue reading »
