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Lead Exposure May Be Bigger Threat to Boys Than Girls

Hormones may offer young females some protection from toxic effects, study says WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Hormones may explain why lead exposure is less likely to cause brain damage in girls than in boys, researchers report. Specifically, the female hormones estrogen and estradiol may help protect against lead's harmful effects on the frontal areas of the brain, according to the findings published recently in the Journal of Environmental Health. "The study supports existing...

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Which Type of Long-Term Birth Control is Best for You?

By Sonya Collins WebMD Feature Reviewed by Traci C. Johnson, MD, FACOG You don’t have to take a pill every day. Several birth control methods last weeks, months, or even years with little effort on your part. They are safe and effective for most healthy women of childbearing age. “The best method of contraception for any woman is the method that she’s going to use correctly and consistently,” says Elizabeth Micks, MD, MPH. She’s an acting assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Washington Medical Center. Do you know...

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Flame Retardants May Raise Risk of Preterm Births, Study Finds

Women with higher blood levels of common chemicals were more likely to deliver early WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women exposed to high levels of flame-retardant chemicals may be at increased risk for having premature babies, a new study indicates. Researchers analyzed blood samples from pregnant women when they were admitted to hospital for delivery. Those with higher levels of flame-retardant chemicals in their bodies were more likely to have preterm babies (before...

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Some With Kidney Stones Might Have Calcium Buildup in Blood Vessels: Study

These patients might need closer monitoring for further signs of pending heart trouble, researcher says WebMD News from HealthDay By Rosemary Black HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Some people who develop recurring kidney stones may also have high levels of calcium deposits in their blood vessels, and that could explain their increased risk for heart disease, new research suggests. "It's becoming clear that having kidney stones is a bit like having raised blood pressure, raised blood lipids [such as cholesterol] or diabetes...

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Researchers Learning More About Deadly Pancreatic Cancer

FDA hopes targeted drug research will lead to 'big break' WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists are working to find new ways to treat pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest types of cancer in the United States. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the country. Each year, more than 46,000 Americans are diagnosed with the disease and more than 39,000 die from it, according to the U.S. National Cancer Institute. Current treatments include drugs,...

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Obama Lifting Curtain on 'Precision Medicine' Plan

By Rita Rubin WebMD Health News Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD Jan. 30, 2015 -- President Obama will unveil details Friday about the “Precision Medicine Initiative,” a move toward tailoring medical treatments for each person. Obama announced the initiative in his State of the Union speech. “Throughout history, most treatments have been designed for the average patient,” says Jo Handelsman, PhD. She's the associate director for science at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. “Precision medicine means moving beyond the one-size-fits-all...

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Colon Cancer Rates Rising Among Americans Under 50

Still, only 10 percent of cases occur in younger group, study finds WebMD News from HealthDay By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Although the overall rate of colon cancer has fallen in recent decades, new research suggests that over the last 20 years the disease has been increasing among young and early middle-aged American adults. At issue are colon cancer rates among men and women between the ages of 20 and 49, a group that generally isn't covered by public health guidelines. "This is real," said study...

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Insurance Choices Dwindle In Rural California As Blue Shield Pulls Back

By Pauline Bartolone, Capital Public Radio Fri, Jan 30 2015 After the insurance exchanges set up under the Affordable Care Act first went live in late 2013, Lori Lomas started combing the website of Covered California on a hunt for good deals for her clients. Lomas is an agent at Feather Financial, in the Sierra Nevada mountain town of Quincy, Calif.; she’s been selling health policies in rural communities for more than 20 years. But in 2013, she noticed a troubling change that surprised her: For many clients, insurance options decreased. “I just started...

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Too Much Alcohol at Midlife Raises Stroke Risk, Study Finds

The danger zone: more than 2 drinks daily WebMD News from HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Too much alcohol in middle age can increase your stroke risk as much as high blood pressure or diabetes, a new study suggests. People who average more than two drinks a day have a 34 percent higher risk of stroke compared to those whose daily average amounts to less than half a drink, according to findings published Jan. 29 in the journal Stroke. Researchers also found that people who drink heavily...

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Tamiflu Cuts 1 Day Off Average Flu Bout, Study Finds

Researchers reviewed collected data on the influenza medication WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A review of the data suggests that the antiviral drug Tamiflu shortens the length of flu symptoms by about a day, and reduces the risk of flu-related complications such as pneumonia. The findings come from an analysis of nine published and unpublished randomized clinical trials of Tamiflu (oseltamivir) in adults. The data was provided to the researchers by Tamiflu's maker, Roche....

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Acne Gel Linked to Rare Side Effect, Doctors Warn

Teen developed blood disorder after using Aczone for a week WebMD News from HealthDay By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- For certain people, the acne treatment Aczone may be linked to a rare blood disorder, a new case study contends. A 19-year-old woman who had used Aczone -- the skin gel version of the drug dapsone -- for a week developed a serious condition called methemoglobinemia. The patient showed up at a Pittsburgh emergency room with a headache, shortness of breath, and blue lips and fingers. Her...

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Should Vaccination Be a Personal Choice?

By Brenda Goodman, MA WebMD Health News Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD Jan. 29, 2015 -- As a measles outbreak linked to two Disney parks in California continues to spread, a backlash against parents who refuse or delay vaccination for their children has risen to a fever pitch. More and more pediatricians say they are "firing" patients who decide not to vaccinate. On social media, angry parents engage in heated debates about the decision not to vaccinate. One columnist suggested parents who don’t vaccinate their kids should go to jail. And at least...

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Flu's Grip on U.S. Starting to Weaken: CDC

Some areas are starting to see a decline in infections, official says WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- After a rough start to the flu season, the number of infections seems to have peaked and is even starting to decline in many parts of the nation, federal health officials reported Thursday. "We likely reached our highest level of activity and in many parts of the country we are starting to see flu activity decline," said Dr. Michael Jhung, a medical officer in U.S. Centers...

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Most Californians On Insurance Exchange Are Sticking With Last Year’s Plan

By Jenny Gold Thu, Jan 29 2015 When it comes to health insurance, Californians seem to value consistency. Of the 944,000 people who were could renew their coverage for 2015 through Covered California, the state’s health insurance exchange, 94 percent stayed in the same plan that they were in last year. About a third of them shopped for other plans available on the exchange, but few ended up making a change. The other two-thirds took no action and were automatically re-enrolled in their plan from last year. Executive Director Peter V. Lee said one reason...

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What Is a Fetish?

By Sonya Collins WebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD While you might like the sight of your partner in a pair of high heels during sex, that doesn’t necessarily mean you have a shoe fetish. A fetish is sexual excitement in response to an object or body part that’s not typically sexual, such as shoes or feet. They’re more common in men. Recommended Related to Sex & Relationships Boring Bedroom Syndrome — It's Everywhere By Julia A. Savacool Our prescription: Try some of these passion boosters, and thank us in the morning....

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Little Improvement in Children Paralyzed After Viral Infection, Study Finds

Cluster of Colorado cases may be tied to 2014 outbreak of enterovirus D68, experts say WebMD News from HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A cluster of 12 Colorado children are suffering muscle weakness and paralysis similar to that caused by polio, and doctors are concerned these cases could be linked to a nationwide outbreak of what's usually a rare respiratory virus. Despite treatment, 10 of the children first diagnosed late last summer still have ongoing problems, the authors noted, and...

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Most Californians On Insurance Exchange Are Sticking With Last Year’s Plan

By Jenny Gold Thu, Jan 29 2015 When it comes to health insurance, Californians seem to value consistency. Of the 944,000 people who were could renew their coverage for 2015 through Covered California, the state’s health insurance exchange, 94 percent stayed in the same plan that they were in last year. About a third of them shopped for other plans available on the exchange, but few ended up making a change. The other two-thirds took no action and were automatically re-enrolled in their plan from last year. Executive Director Peter V. Lee said one...

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Binge-Watching TV May Be Sign of Depression, Loneliness

Researchers say hours and hours of viewing often isn't just harmless fun WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Binge-watching television is linked with feeling lonely and depressed, a new study suggests. "Even though some people argue that binge-watching is a harmless addiction, findings from our study suggest that binge-watching should no longer be viewed this way," study author Yoon Hi Sung said in a news release from the International Communication Association. The study included...

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Eye Tracking May Help to Spot Concussions Quickly

Simple technique offers possible way to assess brain injury severity, study says WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A new eye-tracking method might help determine the severity of concussions, researchers report. They said the simple approach can be used in emergency departments and, perhaps one day, on the sidelines at sporting events. "Concussion is a condition that has been plagued by the lack of an objective diagnostic tool, which in turn has helped drive confusion and fears...

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Do Pregnant Women Need High Blood Pressure Treatment?

Controlling blood pressure doesn't seem to affect baby, but may prevent problems for mom WebMD News from HealthDay By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- When pregnant women have high blood pressure, more-intensive treatment doesn't seem to affect their babies, but it may lower the odds that moms will develop severely high blood pressure. That's the conclusion of a clinical trial reported in the Jan. 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Experts were divided, however, on how to interpret the results....

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5 Alzheimer’s Disease Myths: Risk Factors, Memory Loss, Prevention, and More

By Lisa Zamosky WebMD Feature Reviewed by Neil Lava, MD Get the facts about Alzheimer's disease as we clear up five common misunderstandings. Myth No. 1: Alzheimer’s happens only to older people. Most people with Alzheimer’s are 65 and older. But it can happen when you’re younger, too. About 5% of people with the disease get symptoms in their 30s, 40s, or 50s. It’s called early-onset Alzheimer’s. People who have it often go a long time before getting an accurate diagnosis. That’s because doctors don’t usually consider it a possibility during midlife....

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Study Suggests Early Start to Football May Pose Brain Risks

Former pros who played before age of 11 showed greater deficits in memory and thinking skills WebMD News from HealthDay By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- As football fans prepare to watch the 49th Super Bowl this Sunday, a new study suggests that boys who start playing tackle football before the age of 12 may face a higher risk for neurological deficits as adults. The concern stems from an assessment of current memory and thinking skills among 42 former National Football League players, now between the...

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Have Insurers Found Way Around Obamacare 'Pre-Existing Conditions' Rule?

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Some insurance companies may be using high-dollar pharmacy co-pays to flout the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) mandate against discrimination on the basis of pre-existing health problems, Harvard researchers claim. These insurers may have structured their drug coverage to discourage people with HIV from enrolling in their plans through the health insurance marketplaces created by the ACA, sometimes called "Obamacare," the researchers contend in the Jan. 29 issue of the New...

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Girl Scout Cookies: Calories, Fat, and Other Nutritional Information

By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD WebMD Feature Reviewed by Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD It's Girl Scout cookie season. Before you order, check out how many cookies and calories you get per serving. This year's new cookies include Trios, which are a gluten-free chocolate chip peanut-butter oatmeal cookie. You'll get all the nutrition facts below, arranged alphabetically by cookie.  Find it hard to limit yourself to the official serving size? You can portion them out and put the box away, or keep the cookies in the freezer to help you...

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