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Breast Health
Side Effects Linger After Breast Cancer TreatmentIn a study that followed breast cancer patients after treatment, more than 60 percent had at least one treatment-related complication up to six years after diagnosis. Thirty percent had at least two complications.
Cadmium Exposure May Boost Breast Cancer RiskCadmium can find its way into the diet via fruits and vegetables grown in soils fertilized with products containing the toxic metal. In the body, cadmium may mimic the effects of estrogen, raising the risk for certain breast cancers.
Do Parabens Affect Breast Cancer Risk? Some personal hygiene products contain preservatives called parabens, which have estrogen-like properties. Do these chemicals raise the risk for breast cancer? Experts say more research is needed to know for sure.
Earlier Breast Cancer Diagnosis for Some WomenBetter screening may be one reason that women with BRCA mutations are being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier today than in previous generations. Another reason is that the mutation may trigger the cancer at an earlier age.
Drop in HRT Use Tied to Fewer MammogramsBecause of the health risks associated with hormone therapy, many women abandoned hormone drugs five to 10 years ago. Those same women now appear to be skipping their annual mammogram, according to a report in the journal Cancer.
Women in Their 40s Need Annual MammogramThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released new guidelines for mammography that call for annual mammograms for all women, beginning at age 40.
Diabetes Health
New Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Guidelines IssuedNew guidelines on treating type 2 diabetes emphasize a patient-centered approach and say that treatment often requires a personalized, multi-pronged therapy. The guidelines also lower the target for A1C from 7 to between 6 and 6.5.
White Rice May Raise Risk for DiabetesOne way to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes may be to switch from white rice to brown rice. According to a recent study, the more white rice you eat, the more you increase your chances of developing diabetes, especially if you're a woman.
Diabetes Can Affect HearingDiabetes complications can affect the eyes, kidneys, heart - and hearing. Women with poorly controlled diabetes may be at higher risk for hearing loss than those who keep their blood sugar well controlled.
The Link Between Diabetes and DepressionDepression is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes is a risk factor for depression. Patients with both conditions fare better when both conditions are treated at the same time.
Rotating Shift Work Raises Diabetes RiskRotating shift work is becoming more common, but new research says that it may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. And the longer you work a rotating shift, the greater your risk.
Diabetes Education Is ‘Fundamental’Three new studies show that teaching people about their diabetes and giving them strategies to manage it can help them lower their blood sugar levels.
Electronic Medical Records Boost Diabetes CareElectronic medical records (EMRs) may improve care for people with diabetes by ensuring better communication between doctors and patients. Clinical offices with EMRs are more likely to meet all four benchmarks for diabetes care.
Monitoring Glucose by iPhone?People with diabetes may one day be able to pass up the finger prick to check their blood glucose - and measure it instead by using their iPhone.
For Your Child
Young Teens Getting Too Many RaysChildren as young as 12 and 13 are showing signs of sun-damaged skin, say researchers who used specialized imaging technology to evaluate youngsters' UV exposure. This heavy dose of UV could raise their risk for melanoma skin cancer later in life.
Home Birth Riskier for the ChildA small but growing number of moms-to-be are choosing to deliver their babies at home. But a new study finds that babies born at home are at higher risk for complications, including low Apgar scores and seizures.
Diagnosis of Autism Varies Widely Across U.S.Researchers have found that health care providers at different autism centers are inconsistent in determining whether a child should be diagnosed with autistic disorder or a subtype, such as Asperger syndrome.
Playtime Better Than Tube Time for YoungstersIn a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that unstructured play best nurtures brain development in infants and toddlers. The AAP discourages TV and even educational videos for this age group.
Open Windows Fatal to Many KidsMore than 5,000 children each year fall from an open window and are seriously injured or killed. And it's not just urban kids who are at risk.
Obesity Trend in Teens Now 15 Years OldResearchers have pinpointed when U.S. children and teens began tipping the scales toward obesity. The epidemic began in the late 1990s, but experts still don't know the exact cause.
Better Students Excel for Mom and DadKids in their early teens typically rebel against their parents, choosing friends over family. Those who don't pull away and want to please their parents usually do better at school.
Heart Care
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Tied to Heart DiseaseMen who drink one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened beverage a day have a 20 percent higher risk for heart disease than those who don't drink any sugar-sweetened beverages, a new study says.
‘Silent,’ Irregular Heartbeat Raises Stroke RiskEven when a person has no obvious symptoms of atrial fibrillation (AF) - palpitations or a racing heart - AF may still make a stroke more likely. This is especially true if the person has other stroke risk factors, such as high blood pressure.
Drugs for Adult ADHD Safe for the HeartYoung and middle-aged adults taking drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) don't seem to have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
‘Million Hearts’ Program LaunchedU.S. health officials have set an ambitious goal: prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years. The goal is both easy and hard; easy, because officials know the steps needed to improve heart health, and hard, because the program focuses on prevention.
Young Adults Don’t Think About Heart HealthNearly half of young adults in the U.S. say they are not concerned about heart disease or stroke and don't believe their current behavior will affect their health later on.
Men's Health
The Tipping Point for Head TraumaThe greater number of head blows that boxers and other combat athletes absorb, the greater their risk for brain damage and other complications.
Smoking Speeds Men’s Mental DeclineMen who smoke in middle age have a more rapid decline in memory, learning, and thinking than women who smoke. And the effects linger even after men quit smoking.
Narcissistic Men at Risk for Health ProblemsNarcissism - that inflated sense of self-importance that often interferes with relationships - appears to play a negative role in men's health, as well, according to a new study.
Construction Workers at High Risk for Injury and IllnessDespite steps taken to reduce injuries on construction sites, a new report found that workers have a 75 percent chance of suffering a disabling injury over a 45-year career and a one-in-200 risk of being fatally injured on the job.
Eat Well for Stronger SpermGood nutrition is a cornerstone of good health - and may also be the underpinning of healthy sperm. Researchers say a healthy diet seems to improve both the number of sperm and their motility, a measure of how well sperm move around.
When Real Men Become FathersFatherhood brings many changes, but one of them may be particularly surprising: a drop in testosterone levels. Researchers suspect it's because a man with children no longer needs to compete with other men for a mate.
A Deadly Code of ‘Honor’Men who live in the South and West are more likely to live by a code that values defending one's honor at all costs. That mindset is linked to higher rates of accidental death.
Men at Risk for Knee Cartilage DamageAlthough women are more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), men with an ACL injury are more likely to develop a hole in their cartilage after surgical repair.
Mind and Body
Staying Active May Lower Alzheimer’s RiskOlder adults who putter in the garden or around the house may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than retirees who spend their time on more sedentary activities.
Pedestrians with Headphones More Likely to be InjuredPeople who walk to work or school wearing ear buds or headphones face a greater risk for injury or death because they are less aware of their surroundings. Pedestrian injuries in the U.S. have tripled since 2004, researchers say.
Older Runners Still Use Oxygen EfficientlyAs runners age, they don't lose their ability to use oxygen economically. That's the good news. Where older runners fall short is in upper-body strength and flexibility.
Hairdressers May Be First to Spot Skin CancerMany hair professionals say they examine their clients' head, neck, and face for early signs of skin cancer. And, more hairdressers say they want better training to help recognize which moles or spots might signal cancer.
Good Hygiene, Bad Results?Are Americans too clean? Proponents of the "hygiene hypothesis" argue that a societal emphasis on cleanliness has impaired the immune system's ability to respond as it was meant to. And that has left us open to other illnesses such as severe allergic reactions, gastrointestinal disorders, and autoimmune diseases.
Roll Up Your Sleeve: It’s Flu Shot Time The CDC is urging everyone to get an annual flu shot. Although this year's vaccine provides protection against the same strains as last year's, it's still wise to improve your immunity with a shot this fall, the agency says.
Mobile Devices Can Strain the EyesComputer screen, smartphone, e-reader, iPad - the number of electronic devices Americans stare at daily continues to grow. And the smaller the screen, the harder their eyes have to work.
Women's Health
Fewer Women Than Men Meet Exercise Goal U.S. women are less likely than their male counterparts to get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, the recommended minimum. This raises their odds for health problems like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and obesity.
Too Few Women Seek Testing for ChlamydiaChlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S., and one that can lead to infertility if it's not treated. Yet only about a third of sexually active young women are tested for it, the CDC says.
Smoggy Air Fogs the BrainWomen who spend most of their life breathing air pollution are more likely to have a decline in mental functioning as they age, a new study says.
Sleep Apnea Affects Men, Women EquallyWomen with sleep apnea face an increased risk for heart problems, just as men with this condition do. But just as for men, women who are treated with CPAP appear to bring their risk down.
HPV Test Finds Cervical Cancer EarlierThe human papillomavirus (HPV) test is better than the traditional Pap test alone as a screening tool for cervical cancer - both in the short and long term, researchers say.
Hormone Therapy May Be OK for Some WomenThe pendulum may be swinging back toward the use of supplemental estrogen - in low doses and for short periods of time - to help ease some symptoms of menopause.
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