By Karen PallaritoHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- The head of the federal agency responsible for HealthCare.gov issued a public apology Tuesday for problems that have plagued the health insurance website since its Oct. 1 launch."I want to apologize to you that the website has not worked as well as it should," Marilyn Tavenner, administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare...
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Study of Swedish seniors found a reduced death risk of up to 30 percent By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Activities such as gardening, do-it-yourself projects and housework may be as good as formal exercise when it comes to reducing the risk for heart attack and stroke,...
Oct. 30, 2013 (San Diego) -- Osteoarthritis can be painful, but exercise can improve the quality of life for people with OA or those at high risk for it, according to new research.For people who have OA of the knee, a simple brace can ease pain greatly, another new study says.Both studies were presented this...
Screening offered greater protection against cervical cancer three years after either test was given By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter SATURDAY, Nov. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Screening for the human papillomavirus (HPV) is more effective than Pap tests for protecting women against invasive cervical cancer, a new...
Study suggests that delaying treatment leads to more joint inflammation, disability down the road By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter SATURDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Immediate and effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis reduces the risk that patients will have joint damage and disability within a few...
By Karen PallaritoHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the failed rollout of HealthCare.gov and committed to fixing the website's many software and system problems."I am as frustrated and angry as anyone with the flawed launch of HealthCare.gov," Sebelius testified before the House...
More than 5,000 pounds of broccoli salad kit products are being recalled by Taylor Farms because they contain salad dressing that may be contaminated with Listeria, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says.The kits were shipped to distributors and delis for sale to consumers in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Vermont, CNN reported.The recalled products are...
Study finds drug safe, effective in combination with antidepressants By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Fibromyalgia and depression often go hand in hand, and a new study finds that the drug Lyrica helps ease pain in patients being treated for both conditions.Lyrica (pregabalin)...
Unvaccinated kids are at greater risk, CDC researcher says By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Children, even those without severe medical conditions, can die from the flu in as little as three days after symptoms appear, U.S. health officials warn.Between 2004 and 2012,...
Researchers base findings on review of 17 studies By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise programs meant to prevent falls in seniors may also help prevent injuries caused by falls, according to a new review.Fall-related injuries are common among seniors and a major cause...
Almost all the cases came from travelers to Africa, India, CDC says By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Malaria cases in the United States hit a 40-year high in 2011, federal health officials reported Thursday.There were 1,925 cases of malaria that year, the highest number...
Affordable Care Act: Cancellations ExplainedWhy Insurers Cancel Policies, And What You Can Do When It HappensWebMD News from Kaiser Health NewsBy Julie ApplebyWed, Oct 30 2013News that health insurers are ending the policies of what could be millions of Americans has rattled consumers and added to the debate...
Researchers found women who only got 1 of 3 recommended Cervarix doses still showed immune response 4 years later By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Just one dose of a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine may be enough to provide long-term protection against cervical cancer...
Oct. 30, 2013 (San Diego) -- Most experts agree it’s best to treat rheumatoid arthritis early -- and some say aggressively -- as soon as the diagnosis is made.But debate continues about what medications are best to use first, and in what combinations. Some experts think patients should use three medications, known as triple DMARDs (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs), from the start. Others favor...
Affordable Care Act Navigators Bypass GlitchesThe serious problems that plague the Affordable Care Act web site have thrown thousands of health insurance \"navigators\" into uncharted waters. These designated helpers are making do by turning to handwritten applications, telephone hotlines, and outreach efforts.http://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/article_thumbnails/news/2013/10_2013/obamacare_navigators_keeping_busy/69x75_obamacare_navigators_keeping_busy.jpgWebMD...
Siblings who smoked had more wrinkles, creases, droops and jowls By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) -- A study comparing the faces of identical twins confirms what many smokers fear -- the habit does prematurely age a person's skin, taking a serious toll on looks even after...
Used in single patient, special chamber may allow implantation of insulin-producing cells without rejection By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Using a specially designed chamber, an international research team has transplanted islet cells into a patient with type 1 diabetes.The...
On Some Plans, Providers Are LimitedSo You Found An Exchange Plan. But Can You Find A Provider?WebMD News from Kaiser Health NewsBy Fred Mogul, WNYCFri, Nov 1 2013Consumers shopping for coverage on the new health insurance exchanges have been focused on the lowest-cost options. But some shoppers are trying...
Pimavanserin may have fewer side effects than current therapy, study suggests By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Many people living with Parkinson's disease suffer from hallucinations and delusions, but an experimental drug might offer some relief without debilitating...
A cost-effective way to help patients stay healthy and prevent virus transmission, study finds By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Providing early antiretroviral drug treatment for recently infected HIV patients and their uninfected sexual partners is a cost-effective way...
Oct. 28, 2013 -- A new blood test may predict fibromyalgia, a condition that can be hard to diagnose.Research about the new test was presented Sunday at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in San Diego.EpicGenetics of Santa Monica, Calif., developed the test, called the FM/a test, says...
Nov. 1, 2013 (San Diego)- Women who drink one or more sugar-sweetened sodas a day might raise their risk of getting rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study that links RA risk to the sugary habit. The study does not prove cause and effect.Other studies have linked sugary drinks to higher risks of obesity,...
Processed foods are usually high in harmful phosphorus additives By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Losing belly fat and limiting processed foods and other sources of dietary phosphorus might help reduce your risk of kidney disease, a new study finds.Phosphorus is added to...
However, this doesn't mean more weight causes neurodevelopmental disorder, authors stressBy Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Modest weight gain during pregnancy might be a sign for autism risk among newborns, new research suggests.Investigators took pains to stress that it is not weight gain itself that is being tagged as a cause of autism. Nor do the current findings...
Study compared onset age of breast development in 1997 and nowBy Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. girls are developing breasts at a younger age compared to years past, and obesity appears to explain a large share of the shift, a new study suggests.Researchers found that between 2004 and 2011, American girls typically started developing breasts around the age of...
Small study found cardiac changes, but they were reversible and less likely with proper trainingBy Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- The thousands of runners who will take part in the New York City Marathon on Sunday most likely believe they are strengthening their cardiovascular system by participating. But new research suggests the strain of a 26.2 mile-run...
Nov. 4, 2013 (San Diego) -- Rheumatoid arthritis and gout, another form of arthritis, may occur together, despite previous thinking that having both is rare, according to new research.Based on the new findings, doctors should consider looking for gout in RA patients, says study researcher Christina Petsch of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany.Both are inflammatory conditions. You...
Safety concerns have prompted Perrigo to recall 18 batches of an over-the-counter pain and fever reliever for infants that is sold under brand names including Babies R Us and Care One.The U.S.-wide recall covers batches of acetaminophen infant suspension liquid, 160mg/5mL sold in 2 oz. and 4 oz. bottles packaged with oral syringes. Some of the products may contain syringes without dose markings,...
Lack of Competition, High Rates in AlabamaIn Alabama, Lack Of Competition May Be Behind Insurance Premium CostsWebMD News from Kaiser Health NewsBy Jay HancockFri, Nov 1 2013MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The letters landed in early October, cancelling health plans for thousands of BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama members...
But, rate still highest among industrialized countriesBy Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) -- The preterm birth rate in the United States fell for a sixth consecutive year in 2012 -- and that 11.5 percent rate is a 15-year low, a new report says.Six states -- Alaska, California, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon and Vermont -- earned an "A" on the March of Dimes' annual premature...
Researchers wonder whether sunlight protects children, adults from distracted behavior By Brenda GoodmanHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Sunny days can be a big distraction for those who are tethered to their desks, but a new study suggests that sunlight may actually lower the prevalence...
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