(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Hydroelectric sources of power dwarf other forms of renewable energy, but wind power has been a dominant second for years, and continues to show “hockey stick” growth moving forward.
Month: February 2014
FDA Is Committed to Determining Sex Differences in How Drugs Work
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – There’s a lot happening these days with regard to the personalization of medicine and how drugs work differently in people, particularly in men versus women. FDA has a long history in understanding and analyzing these effects.
3 Travel Insurance Lessons from the Polar Vortex
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ST. PETERSBURG, FL February 14, 2014 – In January of 2014, a weather phenomenon known as the polar vortex swept the nation. It led to an unprecedented winter storm season and stranded travelers from Atlanta to Minnesota.
The Weather Channel and American Humane Association Announce Selection of New National Weather Therapy Dog
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 14, 2014 -After weeks of traveling to rescue shelters across the United States and an overwhelming response from weather and puppy fans, The Weather Channel® has selected Butler, a shepherd mix, as its weather therapy dog.
New Guidelines for Taking Cholesterol-lowering Drugs Target Cardiovascular Risk, Not Cholesterol Level
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Boston, MA – For years, doctors prescribed the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins based largely on cholesterol test results. But new guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology propose a major change to that strategy, reports the February 2014 Harvard Heart Letter.
A Chocolate Valentine
By Michael J. North ~ Chocolate for Valentine’s Day shows affection, but chocolate also has a history as a medicine. Continue reading Source: NLM
Nanodiamond-embedded Contact Lenses May Improve Glaucoma Treatment
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – By 2020, nearly 80 million people are expected to have glaucoma, a disorder of the eye that, if left untreated, can damage the optic nerve and eventually lead to blindness.
Postmenopausal Sexual Health: What Every Postmenopausal Woman Should Know
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Some may think sex ends after a certain age, but that’s far from true. Studies show more than half of women (62 percent) aged 57-64 are sexually active and have sex at least 2 or 3 times a month.
Rates of Indoor Tanning Among Female High School Students Lowest in States with Multiple Restrictions on Youth Access
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Female high school students in states with indoor tanning laws, particularly those with parental permission laws and age restrictions, were less likely to engage in indoor tanning compared to students in states without any laws, according to a CDC study published online by the American Journal of Public Health.
FTC Warning: Watch Out for Online Dating Scams
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – If you’re looking for love, you might end up on an online dating site, where, as some people will attest, you’ll meet all kinds of people. Unfortunately, though, you might just meet some scammers. So, especially as Valentine’s Day nears, look out for warning signs of a scam, such as any request for money for any reason, and any mention of wiring money.
Treating Stroke Patients with Intravenous Magnesium within an Hour of Symptom Onset Fails to Improve Stroke Outcome
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – In the first study of its kind, a consortium led by UCLA physicians found that giving stroke patients intravenous magnesium within an hour of symptom onset does not improve stroke outcomes
Calcium, Vitamin C, and Fish Oil Supplements Drop in Use, Probiotics Rise
(HealthNewsDiget.com) – White Plains, New York – February 13, 2014 – A recent survey by Consumerlab.com of over 10,000 people who use dietary supplements shows that the use of calcium, vitamin C and fish oil supplements fell during 2013 while the use of probiotics increased.
Tips for Coping with Panic Disorder
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Parsippany, NJ, February, 2014 – According to the National Institute of Mental Health, six million American adults suffer sudden and repeated panic attacks in any given year, a condition known as panic disorder.
Laboratory Detective Work Points to Potential Therapy for Rare, Drug-Resistant Cancer
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – PITTSBURGH, Feb. 13, 2014 – University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) scientists have shown that old drugs might be able to do new tricks.
Sedation Before Nerve Block Increases Risks, Not Pain Relief
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New research suggests that sedating patients before a nerve block needed to diagnose or treat chronic pain increases costs, risks and unnecessary surgeries, and sedation does nothing to increase patient satisfaction or long-term pain control.
Cosmetic Surgery Trends Upward
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New data from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) shows that US dermatologic surgeons performed 9.5 million treatments in 2013, up from nearly 8 million in 2012. Skin cancer procedures topped the ASDS list.
Scammers Hit New Low by Sending Fake “Funeral Notices”
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Scam artists are forever trying to trick people into clicking on links that will download malware to their computers. But the latest scam takes the trick to a new low. Scammers are sending bogus emails with the subject line “funeral notification.”
Health Reform Law Insurance Tax Costly to State Medicaid Programs
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2014 — A report from actuarial firm Milliman, Inc. and commissioned by Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) shows a provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) intended to tax health insurance companies to help fund health reform, will drain $13.6 billion from those states that use integrated risk-based models to care for their neediest residents.
HealthTaxCreditTool.org Explains New Financial Help Available to Pay for Health Insurance Costs
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Princeton, N.J. – The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and Consumer Reports have created a free, easy-to-use tool that helps people learn how to lower the cost of health insurance plans offered through the new state marketplaces with the health premium tax credit.
Prenatal Vitamin A Deficiency Tied to Postnatal Asthma
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – NEW YORK, NY (February 12, 2014) – A team of Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) investigators led by Wellington V. Cardoso, MD, PhD, has found the first direct evidence of a link between prenatal vitamin A deficiency and postnatal airway hyperresponsiveness, a hallmark of asthma.