July 2012 - Page 27 of 121 - Lets Talk Health

Researchers to test monthly vaginal ring for HIV prevention

07/24/2012 majac Your Health Matters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two large clinical trials in Africa are ramping up to test the effectiveness of a vaginal ring that releases an HIV-fighting drug for a month or more, offering women at high risk a discreet way to protect themselves from the virus that causes AIDS. The studies will test the effectiveness of a vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine in thousands of women in several African countries to evaluate its ability to prevent new HIV infections and its long-term safety. …

Africa, AIDS, HIV

Midwest cities see increase in dangerously hot weather: report

07/24/2012 majac Your Health Matters

(Reuters) – Dangerously hot summer days have become more common across the U.S. Midwest in the last 60 years, and the region will face more potentially deadly weather as the climate warms, according to a report issued by the Union of Concerned Scientists on Wednesday. The report looked at weather trends in five major urban areas – Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis and St. Louis – along with weather in nearby smaller cities such as Peoria, Illinois, and Toledo, Ohio. …

33 Sickened by Salmonella Linked to Ground Beef: CDC

07/24/2012 majac Your Health Matters

TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — A salmonella outbreak that has sickened 33 people in seven states appears to be linked to recalled ground beef produced by Cargill Meat Solutions, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Cargill Meat Solutions, CDC

Child Abuse Linked to Higher Odds for Cancer as Adult

07/24/2012 majac Your Health Matters

TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Adults who suffered frequent emotional or physical abuse as children are at increased risk for cancer, a new study suggests.

Health Highlights: July 24, 2012

07/24/2012 majac Your Health Matters

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

health

Black Teens in Public Housing Twice As Likely to Smoke: Study

07/24/2012 majac Your Health Matters

TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Black teens living in public housing communities are more than twice as likely to smoke as their peers in other U.S. communities, researchers have found.

Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn’t Cut Injury Risk

07/24/2012 majac Your Health Matters

TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Introducing body checking to hockey players at a younger age does not reduce their risk of injury over the long term, according to a new study.

Health Tip: When Lugging Luggage

07/24/2012 majac Your Health Matters

(HealthDay News) — Before you pack your bags for your next trip, make sure you read up on how to prevent back pain from lugging luggage.

Health Tip

Adding More Neurosurgeons Could Cut Traffic Deaths: Study

07/24/2012 majac Your Health Matters

TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Greater availability of neurosurgeons could reduce the number of people who die from brain injuries suffered in traffic crashes, according to a new study.

Medical Group Notes Key Elements of Well-Woman Exams

07/24/2012 majac Your Health Matters

TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — Recent cervical cancer screening guidelines say that most women no longer need annual Pap tests, but they still need annual well-woman exams with their obstetrician/gynecologist, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).

American College

Tudorza Pressair Approved for COPD

07/24/2012 majac Your Health Matters

TUESDAY, July 24 (HealthDay News) — The Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide) inhaler has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat narrowing of the lung airways associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in people 18 and older.

COPD, Drug Administration

Neglect May Harm Brain Growth in Children

07/24/2012 majac Your Health Matters

WEDNESDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) — Severe social and physical neglect harms a child’s brain development, but these effects can be partially reversed if the child is moved to a more positive environment, a new study indicates.

« 1 … 25 26 27 28 29 … 121 »