Falling Cancer Death Rate Means 1.5 Million Lives Saved Over 20 Years

American Cancer Society report finds a 22 percent drop in deaths WebMD News from HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 31, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Progress in the war against cancer has triggered a 22 percent drop in U.S. deaths over the past two decades, translating to about 1.5 million lives saved, a new American Cancer Society report finds. Even so, the annual report also predict that within a few years, cancer will overtake heart disease as the leading killer of Americans. That's because "the decrease in mortality...

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Q&A With Molly Sims

The model mom dishes on how she stays beautiful and balanced. By Elizabeth B. Krieger WebMD Magazine - Feature Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD She may be girl-next-door gorgeous, but Molly Sims, 41, will be the first person to tell you just how much time and effort goes into getting camera-ready. And in her new book out this coming January, The Everyday Supermodel: My Beauty, Fashion, and Wellness Secrets Made Simple, she does just that. This Kentucky-born actress and model, who has a 2-year-old son, Brooks, and another baby due next spring,...

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10 Questions With Marcia Gay Harden

The actor opens up about parenting, perfectionism, and her role in 'Fifty Shades of Grey.' By Lauren Paige Kennedy WebMD Magazine - Feature Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD 1. The world is about to see you in the film version of the best-selling book Fifty Shades of Grey. Were you nervous to appear in it? No. The film raises questions about eroticism and pleasure and things we really don’t talk about. I’m glad we don’t! I don’t want to discuss every single aspect of sexuality over the breakfast table. Yet, there is this fascinating world of...

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Binge Eating Disorder in Men

By Stephanie Watson And Kelli Miller WebMD Feature Reviewed by Joseph Goldberg, MD Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder -- and many who have it are men. If that surprises you, you're not alone. People often see eating disorders as a woman’s health concern. But guys get them too. About 40% of those with binge eating disorder are men. “Men absolutely do struggle with eating, food, and body image. That’s often assumed to not be the case,” says Tom Wooldridge, PsyD. He's the co-executive director of The National Association...

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How to Avoid a Binge Eating Relapse

By Stephanie Watson WebMD Feature Reviewed by Joseph Goldberg, MD You can recover from binge eating disorder. It takes time to learn how to manage your eating, though. You might start to get better and then have another binge. That’s called a relapse. Up to half of people with an eating disorder have one after starting treatment, especially when they're stressed. If you have a relapse, you can get well again. You can use it as a chance to learn and become better prepared for the next time you face the things that make you want to binge. Here...

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Binge Eating: Guilt and Shame

By Joy Manning And Suzanne Hayes WebMD Feature Reviewed by Joseph Goldberg, MD If you binge eat, you likely use food to try to manage negative emotions. Drowning your feelings with food might make you feel good for the moment, but it’s often quickly followed by a lot of guilt and hurtful self-talk. Such shame leads to more bingeing and sets off a cycle that’s hard – but not impossible – to break. You can end this cycle and start to recover. Here are some tips to get you started. Don’t Criticize Yourself Silence that nagging voice in your...

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Inpatient Care for Binge Eating

By Camille Noe Pagán WebMD Feature Reviewed by Joseph Goldberg, MD When you get inpatient treatment for binge eating disorder, you live, sleep, and get around-the-clock care at a hospital or eating disorders medical center. It’s pretty unusual for people with the condition to need this type of treatment, but some do. It's rare partly because outpatient care, which involves getting treated somewhere without an overnight stay, “is pretty effective for most people with binge eating disorder,” says Jennifer J. Thomas, PhD. She's co-director of the...

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Outpatient Care for Binge Eating: What to Expect

By Camille Noe Pagán WebMD Feature Reviewed by Joseph Goldberg, MD If you struggle with binge eating and want to stop, outpatient care is a good option. You'll regularly get treated at a health care center or clinic, but you won't have to stay overnight. This form of treatment helps nearly 70% of people with binge eating disorder recover, research shows. Your doctor may recommend outpatient care, or you can seek it yourself. You should first check if your health insurance provider requires a doctor’s referral. Outpatient Care: Where to Find...

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George H.W. Bush Released From Hospital

WebMD News from HealthDay Dec. 30, 2014 -- President George H.W. Bush was released from a Houston-area hospital Tuesday, according to published reports. The 90-year-old former president was hospitalized on Dec. 22 for breathing problems. A spokesperson for Bush said the hospital stay was just a precaution. By Monday, his breathing had returned to normal. A statement from his office said: "President Bush was released from the Houston Methodist Hospital today. He is now resting at home, grateful to the doctors and nurses for their superb care."...

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What Isn’t Your Loved One Telling You About MS?

By Camille Noe Pagán WebMD Medical Reference Reviewed by Neil Lava, MD If you have a significant other, friend, or relative with multiple sclerosis (MS), you might know about some of the physical problems that can come with the disease. But chances are, that’s only part of what your loved one deals with.  MS can cause invisible symptoms that can be tricky to talk about. Recommended Related to Multiple Sclerosis Neil Cavuto Deals With MS When news anchor Neil Cavuto was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a decade ago -- after...

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Middle-Aged Worse at Texting-While-Driving, Study Shows

But, experts stress that distracted driving is dangerous at any age WebMD News from HealthDay By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The risky mix of texting and driving may be more problematic for middle-aged drivers than it is for younger drivers, according to new research. However, that doesn't mean texting and driving is OK for any age group, the study authors stressed. "First and foremost we don't want to misrepresent this in any way that promotes texting and driving among young drivers," said study...

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Your Birth Year Could Influence Your Odds for Obesity, Study Suggests

'Fat gene' may be more active in people born after 1942, researchers say WebMD News from HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The year in which you're born might affect the activity of a gene that could raise your odds for obesity, a new study finds. Members of families who share an obesity-prone mutation of the FTO gene are more likely to carry extra weight if they were born after 1942, the researchers found. "You could have a family where your father might be born in 1920 and you were...

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Bats May Have Triggered Ebola Outbreak in West Africa, Study Says

Researchers rule out larger wildlife as the source of infection WebMD News from HealthDay By Mary Elizabeth Dallas HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The Ebola epidemic in West Africa may have started with virus-infected bats, a new study says. Ebola epidemics are "zoonotic" in origin, spreading to humans through contact with bats or larger wildlife, according to the researchers in Germany. But their investigation ruled out larger wildlife as the source of the 2014 outbreak, which began in the Guinean village of...

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Your Birth Year Could Influence Your Odds for Obesity, Study Suggests

'Fat gene' may be more active in people born after 1942, researchers say WebMD News from HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The year in which you're born might affect the activity of a gene that could raise your odds for obesity, a new study finds. Members of families who share an obesity-prone mutation of the FTO gene are more likely to carry extra weight if they were born after 1942, the researchers found. "You could have a family where your father might be born in 1920 and you were...

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Ebola Patient Being Treated in London

By Peter Russell WebMD Health News Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Dec. 30, 2014 -- A health care worker who recently returned to Glasgow, Scotland, from Sierra Leone in West Africa has been diagnosed with Ebola. She's been transferred to a specialized unit at the Royal Free Hospital in London for treatment. The woman, who left Sierra Leone on Dec. 28, travelled to Glasgow via Casablanca, Morocco, and London’s Heathrow Airport. 'Low Public Risk' Health authorities say the risk of infection to other passengers on the flights is extremely...

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Many Consumers Misled About Bogus Weight-Loss Supplements, Survey Says

Consumer Reports poll finds shoppers often mistakenly believe that FDA oversees these products WebMD News from HealthDay By Mary Elizabeth Dallas HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Think a pill you saw advertised on the Internet can miraculously help you shed unwanted pounds? You're not alone: A new Consumer Reports survey finds many Americans are misinformed about the quality and effectiveness of these supplements. "The barrage of advertising leads us to think there's a magic way to melt away 10 pounds -- even when...

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Many Consumers Misled About Bogus Weight-Loss Supplements, Survey Says

Consumer Reports poll finds shoppers often mistakenly believe that FDA oversees these products WebMD News from HealthDay By Mary Elizabeth Dallas HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Think a pill you saw advertised on the Internet can miraculously help you shed unwanted pounds? You're not alone: A new Consumer Reports survey finds many Americans are misinformed about the quality and effectiveness of these supplements. "The barrage of advertising leads us to think there's a magic way to melt away 10 pounds -- even when...

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