Archive for November 18th, 2009

Health Tip: Make Your Home Fall-Proof (HealthDay)

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Falls in the home can lead to serious
injury, including the all-too-common broken hip.

Health Tip: When Baby Is Teething (HealthDay)

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — When babies are teething, they’re generally
miserable from the pain, swelling and tenderness in their gums.

Uninsured Trauma Patients More Likely to Die: Study (HealthDay)

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

HealthDay – TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) — Americans without health insurance
are more likely to die after admission to the hospital with trauma
injuries than those who are insured, new research suggests.

U.S. Scores a ‘D’ on Preterm Birth Report Card (HealthDay)

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

HealthDay – TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) — The United States is doing a poor
job of reducing preterm births, according to a new report, which found
Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana have especially high numbers of early,
life-threatening deliveries.

‘Fearless’ 3-Year-Olds Might Be Tomorrow’s Criminals (HealthDay)

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

HealthDay – TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) — Children who are fearless at
3 years of age might just be poised for a life of crime.

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 17, 2009 (HealthDay)

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

HealthDay – (HealthDayNews) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:

Health Highlights: Nov. 17, 2009 (HealthDay)

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

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

Qutenza Approved for Post-Shingles Nerve Pain (HealthDay)

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

HealthDay – TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) — The Qutenza (capsaicin) skin
patch has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat
pain due to postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), the nerve pain that may follow
shingles, drug maker NeurogesX said in a news release.

Biotech Soybeans Good Source of Omega-3 (HealthDay)

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

HealthDay – TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) — Oil from genetically
modified soybeans boosts levels of an important omega-3 fatty acid in the
body, which may reduce the risk of heart attacks, U.S. researchers
say.

Could Plastics Chemicals ‘Feminize’ Boys’ Play? (HealthDay)

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

HealthDay – TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) — A new small study raises the
prospect, but doesn’t prove, that there’s a link between pregnant women’s
exposure to common chemicals called phthalates and the type of toys their
male children prefer to play with when they reach preschool age.