Gestures or Words? To the Brain, It’s the Same (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Humans speak; therefore,
they're special.
FDA: No Decision on Whether to Pull Diabetes Drug Avandia Off the Market (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration on Monday said it was still reviewing documents that
examine whether the blockbuster type 2 diabetes drug Avandia raises users'
odds for heart attack and heart failure and should be removed from the
market.
Happy People More Likely to Try Something New (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) -- If you're feeling sad,
you're more likely to crave your favorite comfort food than exotic fare at
a restaurant you've never eaten at before, because a negative mood makes
the familiar more attractive, new psychological research suggests.
Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Delay Developmental Milestones (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Babies of women who take
antidepressants during the latter part of pregnancy are slower in reaching
some developmental milestones, new research shows.
Dry Weather Boosts Odds of Flu Outbreaks (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Rain and snow may seem like
perfect incubators for the flu, but new research suggests that low
humidity and unusually dry skies might be responsible for increases in
influenza, such as those that occur during winter months.
As Temperature Plummets, It’s Still Safe to Exercise (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Cold weather shouldn't keep
you from exercising outdoors.
Realistic Physical Goals Can Make You a Winner (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- For those feeling inspired
by the performance of athletes at the Winter Olympics, the National
Athletic Trainers' Association has some tips about how to get started on
your own race to better fitness and endurance.
Remove Diabetes Drug Avandia From Market: FDA Documents (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- The blockbuster type 2
diabetes drug Avandia raises users' odds for heart attack and heart
failure and should be removed from the market, according to confidential
government reports.
Dolphins May Warn of Health Risks in Humans (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists report that
dolphins suffer from diseases similar to those found in humans, and the
mammals' experiences could shed light on the effects that contaminated
water and seafood have on people.
Teens Might Exercise More If They Think It’s Fun (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) -- The best way to get teens to
exercise is to focus on the fun of physical activity, a new British study
suggests.
Rituxan Approved for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Rituxan (rituximab) has been
approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat a slowly
progressing form of blood and bone marrow cancer known as chronic
lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the agency said in a press release.
Drug Improved Survival in Mice With Cystic Fibrosis (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) -- In the search for new
treatments for cystic fibrosis, U.S. researchers have identified a
defective signaling pathway that contributes to the severity of the
inherited lung disease.
Happiness Protects Your Heart (HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- People who are
enthusiastic and content are less likely to develop heart disease than
less happy people, researchers from Columbia University report.
Anxiety Disorder Patients Process Emotions Differently (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 18 (HealthDay News) -- For those with the common
mental illness known as generalized anxiety disorder, a new study has
found that the brain processes emotions in abnormal ways.
Tired Teens Prone to Car Crashes (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Young drivers who are
overtired from lack of sleep or poor quality sleep are twice as likely to
have a car crash, Italian researchers report.
Chronic Migraines Take a Greater Toll (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 18 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that
there's a difference between people who have migraines a lot and those who
have them less often: The most frequent sufferers are in worse health
overall, poorer and more depressed.