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Is RSV Causing Your Baby’s Breathing Problems?
RSV can cause serious breathing problems in infants, so parents need to be able to recognize the signs. Find out how the labored breathing that can come with this virus might look and sound.
https://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/rsv-baby-breathing-problems?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mon, 11 Nov 2019 15:12:30 ESTSelf-Testing for Cervical Cancer Increases Screening Rates
Mailing self-sampling kits to test for the cervical cancer-causing virus HPV significantly increased screening rates for the cancer, according to a new study.
https://www.webmd.com/cancer/cervical-cancer/news/20191108/self-testing-for-cervical-cancer-increases-screening-rates?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:52:01 ESTThink Vaping Is Heathier for Your Heart Than Smoking? Think Again
Researchers say use of e-cigarettes negatively affects risk factors for heart disease in ways similar to traditional tobacco cigarettes:
https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20191111/think-vaping-is-heathier-for-your-heart-than-smoking-think-again?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:47:36 ESTTrump Administration Wants to Raise Age to Buy E-Cigs to 21
The White House's proposed move is not the first in the United States: About a third of states have already raised their sales age to 21. But federal law still puts the age at 18.
https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20191111/trump-administration-wants-to-raise-age-to-buy-e-cigs-to-21?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:15:43 ESTCDC: Vitamin E Likely Culprit in Vaping Cases
Calling it a “breakthrough,” the agency says it found vitamin E acetate in all 29 samples of lung fluid from patients with vaping-related lung injury.
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20191111/cdc-vitamin-e-likely-culprit-in-vaping-cases?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:02:40 ESTEthylene Oxide Emission Plan Called ‘Weak’
By law, the EPA is required to review and update these standards every 8 years, but the agency was behind schedule. It is under a court order to finalize the rule by March 2020.
https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20191111/ethylene-oxide-emission-plan-called-weak?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:53:49 EST'Wheel' Host Pat Sajak Has Emergency Surgery
Long-time co-host Vanna White took over running the show on Friday after taping was paused on Thursday.
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20191111/wheel-host-pat-sajak-has-emergency-surgery?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mon, 11 Nov 2019 07:50:27 ESTSurvey Shows Americans Feel Stressed
The online survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, also found that 56% of respondents have significant stress about the 2020 presidential election, an increase from 52% in the period before the 2016 election.
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20191108/survey-shows-americans-feel-stressed?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:49:32 ESTKratom May Cause Liver Damage: Study
The use of kratom has risen sharply since the start of the opioid epidemic, and more than 90 deaths have been linked to it, researchers say.
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20191108/kratom-may-cause-liver-damage-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:58:46 ESTMore Than 2 Million Pounds of Chicken Recalled
The recalled items include the brand’s ready-to-cook chicken wings, tenderloins, legs, breast meat, and whole birds.
https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20191108/more-than-2-million-pounds-of-chicken-recalled?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:48:25 ESTSmoked Salmon Recalled for Botulism Risk
The recalled products were sold in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20191108/smoked-salmon-recalled-for-botulism-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:34:46 ESTAre Low-Calorie Sweeteners Good or Bad for You?
There isevidence to suggest that frequent use of the sweeteners,especially in diet sodas, raises the risk of several chronic diseases, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20191108/are-low-calorie-sweeteners-good-or-bad-for-you?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fri, 08 Nov 2019 11:56:37 ESTDon't Get Along With Family? Check Your Health
Parents, siblings and extended family members appear to affect your well-being, even into middle age and beyond, the study found.
https://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20191107/dont-get-along-with-family-check-your-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:36:30 ESTJuul Stops Sales of Mint-Flavored E-Cigarettes
Juul has already stopped sales of its mango, creme, fruit and cucumber products, which account for 10% of its sales.
https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20191108/juul-stops-sales-of-mint-flavored-e-cigarettes?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:30:25 ESTMany Lung Cancer Patients Not Getting Recommended Treatment
Black patients were only 78% as likely to receive the minimum care, compared with white patients, the findings showed. Meanwhile, those aged 80 and older were only 12% as likely to receive the minimum treatment, compared with those under 50.
https://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/news/20191107/many-lung-cancer-patients-not-getting-recommended-treatment?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:24:43 ESTSleeping on an Incline Not Safe for Baby
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents not let a baby sleep in rockers, pillows, car seats or any other product that holds an infant at an incline—with their head higher than their feet.
https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20191107/cspc-sleeping-on-an-incline-not-safe-for-baby?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:06:42 ESTHIV Could Speed Menopause Onset
Treatment advances are keeping people with the virus alive longer, and those who adhere to therapy are expected to live into their mid-70s or longer.
https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20191106/hiv-could-speed-menopause-onset?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:49:25 ESTLong-Acting Birth Control in a Patch?
The patch, which contains "micro-needles" absorbed into the skin, is seen as a possible alternative to current long-acting contraceptives
https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/news/20191107/long-acting-birth-control-in-a-patch?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:46:15 ESTWhy Hand-Washing Beats Hand Sanitizers
Proper hand-washing with soap and water is one of the best ways to protect yourself during the cold and flu season, an expert says.
https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20191107/why-hand-washing-beats-hand-sanitizers?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:37:58 ESTWhen Music Takes a Surprise Turn, Listening Pleasure Follows
When listeners were relatively certain about what chord to expect next, they found it pleasant when they were surprised by an unexpected chord, and when they were uncertain about the next chord, they found it pleasant when subsequent chords weren't surprising.
https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20191107/when-music-takes-a-surprise-turn-listening-pleasure-follows?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:37:27 ESTVeteran Who Received Penis Transplant Doing Well
In March 2018, the soldier -- who was severely wounded after stepping on a bomb in Afghanistan -- underwent the world's first total penis and scrotum transplant.
https://www.webmd.com/men/news/20191106/veteran-who-received-penis-transplant-is-doing-well-one-year-later?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:57:12 ESTSleepless Nights Could Raise Heart Risks
Eleven percent said they had trouble falling asleep or staying asleep; 10% reported waking up too early; and 2% struggled to focus during the day.
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20191106/sleepless-nights-could-raise-heart-risks?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:39:30 ESTSurvey: Many Baby Boomers Not Screened for Hepatitis C Despite Risk
Almost half of baby boomers in a WebMD reader survey said they haven't been tested for hepatitis C. And as many aren't aware that a cure exists.
https://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/features/survey-baby-boomers-hepatitis-c?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:22:03 ESTGene Editing Tool Fights Cancer in Early Study
So far, CRISPR has only been tried in three patients, two with multiple myeloma and one with a sarcoma. All had tried standard treatments, to no avail.
https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20191107/gene-editing-tool-fights-cancer-in-early-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:10:40 ESTNew Strain of HIV Discovered
The new strain is a part of the same family of virus subtypes that have fueled the global HIV pandemic, according to Abbott Laboratories, which conducted the research with the University of Missouri.
https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20191107/new-strain-of-hiv-discovered?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:58:40 ESTDaylight Saving Time Bad for Health, Experts Claim
Over time, daylight saving time (DST) eliminates bright morning light that's crucial to synchronizing your biologic clock, possibly putting people at increased risk of heart attack, stroke and other harmful effects of sleep deprivation, said Dr. Beth Ann Malow, director of the Sleep Disorders Division at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20191104/daylight-saving-time-bad-for-health-experts-claim?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:46:24 ESTExercise Can Help Prevent Depression
Getting more exercise could help ward off depression, even if you have a genetic risk for it, new research shows.
https://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20191106/exercise-can-help-prevent-depression-even-for-those-at-high-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:18:03 ESTOnly Children May Have Higher Obesity Risk
Researchers examined the eating habits of only children and found that they had less healthy eating and drinking habits than those with brothers and sisters.
https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20191106/only-children-may-have-higher-obesity-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:44:54 ESTExperts: Climate Change 'Threat to Human Well-Being'
A global coalition of more than 11,000 scientists warns that planet Earth is facing a "climate emergency" that will cause "untold human suffering" unless drastic steps are taken.
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20191106/climate-change-a-threat-to-human-well-being-scientists-say?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:52:40 ESTTough Childhoods Can Leave a Lifetime of Harm
Traumatic experiences in childhood can do lifelong harm to physical and mental health, education and work, the CDC says.
https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20191106/tough-childhoods-can-leave-a-lifetime-of-harm-experts-say?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:46:12 ESTU.S. ERs See Doubling of Teen Sexual Abuse Cases
Sexually abused youths are turning more often to U.S. emergency departments for help, a new study finds.
https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20191104/us-ers-see-doubling-of-teen-sexual-abuse-cases?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:48:34 ESTVitamin D Key to Muscle Strength in Older Adults
Vitamin D deficiency is linked with poor muscle health in older adults, a new study finds.
https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20191106/vitamin-d-is-key-to-muscle-strength-in-older-adults?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:30:49 ESTNew Alzheimer’s Drug from China: Hope or Hype?
Some are urging caution about a new drug approved in China that claims to improve brain function in people with Alzheimer's disease.
https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20191105/new-alzheimers-drug-from-china-hope-or-hype?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:40:22 ESTPeople Turn to Social Media to Diagnose STDs
People worried that they have a sexually transmitted disease are more often turning to social media to receive a diagnosis, according to a new report.
https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/news/20191105/hey-what-is-this-social-media-not-docs-increasingly-diagnosing-stds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:56:36 EST1 in 4 High School Kids Vape, Mint Flavor Preferred
More than one in every four U.S. high school students (27.5%) currently vape, a new study shows.
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20191105/1-in-4-high-school-kids-vape-mint-flavor-preferred?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:22:34 ESTToo Much Screen Time May Stunt Toddlers' Brains
Toddlers who spend loads of time looking at tablets, smartphones or TVs may be changing their brains, and not for the better.
https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20191105/too-much-screen-time-may-be-stunting-toddlers-brains?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:15:33 ESTMeatless Meat Sparks Backlash
The rise in popularity of next-generation vegan "meat" is sparking push back from industry groups and others.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20191105/meatless-meat-sparks-backlash?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:02:13 ESTMany Areas in U.S. Lack Child Psychiatrists
Despite a growing need for mental health care for children and teens -- including a rise in youth suicide -- many areas of the United States lack any child psychiatrists, new research reports.
https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20191105/many-us-parents-cant-find-a-psychiatrist-to-help-their-child?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:36:21 ESTMany on Medicare Face Crippling Medical Bills
Even with Medicare coverage, older Americans with serious health conditions are often burdened by medical bills, a new study finds.
https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20191104/many-on-medicare-still-face-crippling-medical-bills?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:23:41 ESTRunning - Even a Little -- Helps You Live Longer
Even a little running on a regular basis can extend your life, Australian researchers say.
https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20191105/run-for-your-life-new-study-recommends?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 09:51:47 ESTMutant Gene Kept Woman From Getting Alzheimer's
Researchers report on a potentially groundbreaking case of a woman whose genetic mutation staved off dementia for decades, even though her brain had already been damaged by Alzheimer's disease.
https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20191105/a-gene-kept-one-woman-from-developing-alzheimers----could-it-help-others?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:47:42 ESTMom With Breast Cancer Has Healthy Baby After Chemo
Jade Devis was just a few months pregnant when she learned she had a fast-growing type of breast cancer.
https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/pregnant-breast-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 13:58:54 ESTVeggies Recalled for Possible Listeria Risk
Among the dozens of products are several from Del Monte, HEB, Trader Joe’s, Kroger, and the Marketside brand sold at Walmart.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20191104/veggies-recalled-for-possible-listeria-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:34:25 ESTAnti-Vaxxers Find Ways Around States' 'Personal Exemption' Bans
Researchers found that after Vermont banned personal-belief exemptions, the number of kindergartners with religious exemptions from vaccination suddenly shot up -- from 0.5% to nearly 4%.
https://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/news/20191104/anti-vaxxers-find-ways-around-states-personal-exemption-bans?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:37:03 ESTCould a Blood Test for Breast Cancer Become a Reality?
One U.S. breast cancer expert was encouraged by the findings, but agreed there's still a long way to go before blood tests replace mammograms in breast cancer detection.
https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20191104/could-a-blood-test-for-breast-cancer-become-a-reality?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:30:57 ESTMany Cancer Docs Don't Discuss Costs of Pricey Gene Tests
Genomic tests on cancer cells can help determine which types of treatment might work, and which ones might not. However, such testing can be expensive, and not all tests and related treatments are covered by health insurance, the researchers noted.
https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20191101/many-cancer-docs-dont-discuss-costs-of-pricey-gene-tests?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:26:40 ESTOne Dead in Ground Beef Salmonella Outbreak
Ground beef tainted with salmonella has led to 10 known infections across six states, including eight people so ill they had to be hospitalized, and one death.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20191104/one-death-8-hospitalized-in-salmonella-outbreak-tied-to-ground-beef?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:13:59 ESTHigh-Tech Pacifier Might Monitor Baby's Blood Sugar
While baby sucks on the pacifier, it collects saliva, tests the sugar (glucose) levels and wirelessly sends results to a receiver that a parent/caregiver can see.
https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20191101/high-tech-pacifier-might-monitor-babys-blood-sugar?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:46:50 ESTADHD Rates Doubled Among U.S. Adults Over 10 Years
However, the rate among children remains much higher than in adults.
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20191101/adhd-rates-doubled-among-us-adults-over-10-years?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:37:58 ESTWith Time Change, Use That Extra Hour for Sleep
If you're sleep-deprived and want to get an extra hour of sleep when daylight saving time ends, the academy suggests this strategy.
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20191101/with-time-change-use-that-extra-hour-for-sleep?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:35:06 EST
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