(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A working group evaluating sexual orientation-related disorders listed in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), a publication of the World Health Organization (WHO), has recommended the disorders be deleted, a move that will make getting health care easier for gays and others who may have gender atypicality.
Month: June 2014
Blood Pressure Monitoring Kiosks Aren’t for Everyone
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Convenience can come with tradeoffs. The next time you put your arm in the cuff at a kiosk that measures blood pressure, you could get an inaccurate reading unless the cuff is your size.
Obesity Before Pregnancy Linked to Earliest Preterm Births
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Women who are obese before they become pregnant face an increased risk of delivering a very premature baby, according to a new study of nearly 1 million California births.
New Device Allows Brain To Bypass Spinal Cord, Move Paralyzed Limbs
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the first time ever, a paralyzed man can move his fingers and hand with his own thoughts thanks to an innovative partnership between The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Battelle.
5 Anti-Aging Secrets to Beautiful Skin
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – EDGEWATER, MARYLAND – (June 23, 2014) – For many years, people have been searching for the “fountain of youth.” As they long to turn back the clock on their skin, or keep the aging process from advancing, they have turned to sacred natural springs, drank touted tonics, and visited spas for treatments.
New Hard-hitting ‘Tips From Former Smokers’ Ads to Air This Summer
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ATLANTA, June 24, 2014 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching hard-hitting ads for its 2014 “Tips From Former Smokers” campaign.
Tips to Stay Hydrated This Summer!
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Now that summer is officially here, we want to address the important topic of hydration in older adults. Seniors are among the most at-risk groups for dehydration, one of the most frequent causes of hospitalization after the age 65. Seniors have a greater risk of dehydration for many reasons, including:
To Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe, Focus On The Learner Period, New Research Finds
(HealthNewsDigest,com) – PHILADELPHIA, June 23, 2014 Research released today by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that TeenDrivingPlan (TDP), a web-based intervention designed to help parents more effectively supervise driving practice, improved the driving performance of pre-licensed teenagers
8 Ways to Help Your Teen Survive a Breakup (Video)
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – One of the toughest parts of parenting I ever had to participate in was when my daughter went through a breakup. It doesn’t matter if you’re 13 or 63, breakups hurt.
Tobacco Companies Have Made Cigarettes More Addictive, More Attractive to Kids and More Deadly
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WASHINGTON, DC – Design changes and chemical additives introduced by tobacco companies in recent decades have made cigarettes more addictive, more attractive to kids and even more deadly, according toa report issued today by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
iSTENT: A New Glaucoma Treatment
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – There is a new, recently developed treatment for glaucoma —iSTENT. This device is the world’s smallest implant and is performed with a minimally invasive surgical procedure. The iSTENT device has also received FDA approval.
Million Hearts and Eating-Well Magazine Launch Heart-healthy Nutrition Resource
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The Million Hearts initiative announces the launch of a new Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Resource Center, developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Eating-Well magazine.
Working Parents Resort to Emergency or Urgent Care Visits to Get Kids Back Into Child Care
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Ann Arbor, Mich. – Substantial proportions of parents chose urgent care or emergency department visits when their sick children were excluded from attending child care, according to a new study by University of Michigan researchers.
Headaches in the Good Old Summertime
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CHICAGO, June 23, 2014 — During the summer, there is an increased chance of exposure to the triggers and other precipitating factors of headache.
Drugged Drivers Are Now More Likely to Test Positive for Prescription Drugs, Marijuana, and Multiple Drugs
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Philadelphia, June 23, 2014 – Since 1993, the profile of a drugged driver has changed substantially. A study released today in Public Health Reports shows that more drivers are now testing positive for prescription drugs, cannabis, and multiple drugs, and they are more likely to be older than 50.
Nearly 1 in 25 U.S. Babies Are Born Too Soon
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – PHILADELPHIA, June 23, 2014 – A large new study, covering millions of U.S. births over 15 years, finds that substantial numbers of babies, nearly one in 25, are born earlier than medically justified, through elective cesarean sections and elective induced labor.
Walking Will Change Your Life
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Most of us can walk – from the end of the parking lot, around the mall, through the building at work, around the neighborhood, or in the park. But we don’t.
Fighting Fair in Six Easy Steps (Video)
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The one area that most couples do not explore before they get married is how to fight. It may seem derogatory or somehow cynical to focus on how you will fight with each other when you are beginning a new life together, but nothing could be further from the truth. Learning to fight fair has health benefits as well as emotional benefits.
Mobile Health: Life-Changing Innovations In The Palm Of Your Hand
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The mobile health revolution has been discussed in this column on previous occasions. While it is a cliché to note that people had better start taking ownership of their own health, the tools of mHealth, as it is now called, will prove invaluable to achieve this goal.
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s 18th Annual Fetal Surgery Family Reunion Gathers Families from Across the U.S.
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – PHILADELPHIA, June 22, 2014 — Over 1,500 people from 22 states came together today at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to celebrate the 18(th) annual Family Reunion hosted by the Hospital’s Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.