Protein May Trigger Colon Cancer
MONDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- The overproduction of a
protein may be what starts harmless colon polyps on their journey
to becoming malignant tumors, Finnish researchers report.
Unraveling the Link Between Genes and
Environment
MONDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- New studies in the field of
epigenetics -- which looks at how environmental factors can change
gene function without altering DNA sequence -- are identifying new
molecular targets that may lead to improved drug treatment of
depression, scientists report.
Health Tip: Facts About Hay Fever
(HealthDay News) -- Hay fever is the medical term for a pollen
allergy, and may also be called seasonal allergic rhinitis or
pollinosis.
Health Tip: Is Your Baby in Pain?
(HealthDay News) -- Babies may cry for a variety of reasons, and
it's often difficult to figure out the reason for their
unhappiness.
Many Moms Unwilling to Have Younger Daughters Get HPV
Vaccine
SUNDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- New research shows that only
half of American mothers intend to have their teenaged daughters
vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) if the girls are
under the age of 13, despite government guidelines that suggest the
opposite.
Autistic Kids More Likely to Have Parents With Mental
Illness
MONDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- Parents of children with
autism have double the odds of having been hospitalized for a
psychiatric condition than parents of children without autism,
according to a comprehensive review of Swedish medical
registries.
BRCA Mutations Don't Spot All High-Risk Women
MONDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- In women who have been
diagnosed with breast cancer, having a known mutation in the BRCA 1
or 2 genes raises the risk of a second cancer, and many of these
women choose to have their second breast removed before that has a
chance to happen.
Heart Hormone Elevated in Children Who Wet Bed
MONDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- Children who wet their beds
frequently have elevated levels of a heart hormone that helps
regulate levels of fluid around the heart, a new study finds.
One-Third of Parents Lack Facts About Child
Development
SUNDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- One-third of parents of babies
have a surprisingly low knowledge of child development, including
basic concepts about what their children should know or how they
should act, a new study finds.
Botox Works on Muscle Disorders But Not
Migraines
MONDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- Botulinum toxin, known to many
as Botox, is safe and effective to prevent excessive sweating of
the armpits and hands and to treat many involuntary muscle
disorders, newly published guidelines suggest.
Breast-Feeding May Boost IQ
MONDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- Children who were breast-fed
exclusively for the first three months of life or longer scored
nearly six points higher on IQ tests at the age of 6 than children
who weren't breast-fed exclusively, a new study has found.
Ibuprofen Linked to Reduced Alzheimer's Risk
MONDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- People who use the painkiller
ibuprofen regularly for five years may be less likely to develop
Alzheimer's disease as they age, a new study suggests.
Costs Can Vary By $100 or More for Same Drugs
MONDAY, May 5 (HealthDay News) -- Prices of prescription drugs
can vary by $100 or more for the same drug from store to store --
and even within the same chain. So it pays to shop around, a new
survey found.
