Could Santa's Lack of Sleep on Christmas Eve Harm His Health?
FRIDAY, Dec. 24 (HealthDay News) -- The lack of sleep experienced by
Santa, his elves and reindeer around Christmas may put their health at
risk, British sleep experts suggest.
Health Tip: When to Call the Pediatrician About Jaundice
(HealthDay News) -- Jaundice, a yellowing of the skin, is a
common condition among newborns that's caused by a buildup of a chemical
called bilirubin in the blood.
Health Highlights: Dec. 24, 2010
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Sears Canada recalls shopping bags
Retailer Sears Canada Inc issued a safety recall for certain reusable shopping bags sold at its stores between July and December, due to the presence of higher levels of lead.
Haiti urged to halt cholera anti-voodoo lynchings
The head of Haiti's voodoo religion appealed to authorities Thursday to halt bloody lynchings of voodoo priests by people who blame them for causing the Caribbean country's deadly cholera epidemic.
Drug overdoses on the rise in most age groups
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) -- More and more people are dying from abusing or misusing drugs, including both prescription and illegal drugs, new research suggests.
Sears Canada recalls shopping bags over safety issue
Retailer Sears Canada Inc issued a safety recall for certain reusable shopping bags sold at its stores between July and December, due to the presence of higher levels of lead.
Childbirth deaths from spinal anesthesia rising
The number of U.S. women who die from anesthesia complications during childbirth has fallen sharply in recent decades. But deaths specifically related to so-called regional anesthesia, which includes epidurals and spinal blocks, have crept upward ...
Voodoo killings reportedly rise in Haiti epidemic
At least 45 people have been killed across Haiti due to accusations they are using "black magic" to spread cholera, the director of a Voodoo association said Friday.
For California Woman, Lupus Is Life
FRIDAY, Dec. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Wendy Rodgers began having
terrible joint pain during the winter of 1999.
Lupus Treatment May Soon Take Leap Forward
FRIDAY, Dec. 24 (HealthDay News) -- For years now, doctors have
made slow, incremental progress in the treatment of lupus, a chronic
autoimmune condition that can wrack the body and seriously affect a
person's health.
Fish oil won't accelerate weight loss
Fish oil capsules won't help boost weight loss if you're already dieting and exercising, new research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows.
Boston hospital made 3 spine operation errors
A major Boston teaching hospital has been cited by federal and state health inspectors after doctors operated on the wrong location on three spine surgery patients.
Surviving the Holiday Buffet
FRIDAY, Dec. 24 (HealthDay News) -- It's one of the ironies of the
holiday season that a rich meal -- maybe one of your favorites of the
whole year -- can leave you feeling mighty poor.
Health Tip: Treating Canker Sores
(HealthDay News) -- Canker sores are small ulcers that form
inside and around the mouth, often due to an injury to sensitive
tissue.
27,000 arrested in Mexico drug war in 2010
Security forces have this year arrested over 27,000 suspected drug gang members, as part of Mexico's ongoing bloody military-led crackdown on cartel operations, officials said.
Novo Nordisk says to market improved insulin in 2013
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk said Thursday it planned to put a new insulin product on the market by 2013 after tests showed advantages to the widely sold diabetes drug Lantus.
Flu kills 27 in Britain, spreading in Europe
Flu has killed 27 people in Britain since the influenza season began in October and transmission of the virus is picking up across the European Union, health officials said on Thursday.
Anal cancer vaccine approved
Health authorities have approved a vaccine intended to prevent anal cancer and pre-cancerous lesions in young people aged nine to 26 years old.
Little screening of kids for obesity complications
Only a minority of obese youths are screened for diabetes, liver problems and high cholesterol, electronic medical records from an Ohio healthcare system show.