Injectable drug approved for patients with hard-to-treat melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-approves-drug-that-uses-herpes-virus-to-fight-cancer/
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
FAQ: Parabens and Breast Cancer
A new study has found that chemicals called parabens can spur the growth of certain types of breast cancer cells. WebMD has the details.
From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20151027/parabens-breast-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Tapping into the maple water craze
Latest food fad has devotees chugging maple water; is it really good for you?
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/tapping-into-the-maple-water-craze/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/tapping-into-the-maple-water-craze/
Maple water to go with your maple syrup?
It's the newest health trend. Maple sap is now being used to make water to satisfy consumers' tastes for natural products
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/maple-water-to-go-with-your-maple-syrup/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/maple-water-to-go-with-your-maple-syrup/
Gwyneth Paltrow under fire for breast cancer post
An article on the actress' lifestyle blog revived the myth that wearing a bra is tied to breast cancer risk
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/gwyneth-paltrow-under-fire-for-recirculating-breast-cancer-bra-myth/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/gwyneth-paltrow-under-fire-for-recirculating-breast-cancer-bra-myth/
Is cutting sugar a quick fix for children's health?
Putting obese kids on a sugar-restricted diet brought about immediate health benefits, researchers say
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cutting-sugar-obese-kids-health/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cutting-sugar-obese-kids-health/
Chronic Constipation May Signal Serious Disorder
Ongoing constipation in adults could point to problems including ischemic colitis, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, and diverticulitis, according to a new study. WebMD explains.
From: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20151027/chronic-constipation-disorder?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Cutting Sugar Boosts Kids' Health Immediately
Though calories remained same, obese children saw better blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels
From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20151027/cutting-sugar-from-diet-boosts-kids-health-immediately-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Fillings May Harm Neighboring Teeth
The teeth on either side of a new filling might be at risk for decay, dental experts say. WebMD has the details.
From: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/news/20151027/fillings-teeth-decay?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Hospital warns 1,300 surgery patients of infection risk
The device-related infection may not surface for months or years
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hospital-warns-1300-surgery-patients-of-infection-risk/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hospital-warns-1300-surgery-patients-of-infection-risk/
Aggressive Early Breast Cancer Risk Rises With Age
Certain milk duct tumors more likely to become invasive at 60 than 50, experts say
From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20151027/risk-of-more-aggressive-early-breast-cancers-rises-with-age-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Heartburn Drugs Tied to Higher Kidney Disease Risk
But studies weren't designed to prove proton pump inhibitors are responsible for the increase
From: http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/news/20151027/chronic-heartburn-drugs-tied-to-higher-risk-of-kidney-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Marketplace Silver Plan Premiums Rising 7.5%: HHS
Federal officials say tax credits will blunt the impact of price increases in 2016 for most consumers buying the second-lowest silver health plan in 37 states.
From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20151027/premiums-for-key-marketplace-silver-plans-rising-an-average-of-75-percent-hhs-says?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Pot Use Tied to Specific Type of Stroke in Young
Stroke patients who smoked marijuana also tended to be younger than those who didn't, study finds
From: http://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20151026/pot-use-tied-to-specific-type-of-stroke-in-young?src=RSS_PUBLIC
End-of-Life Dementia Care Costlier Than Other Ills
Costs are about $100,000 more over 5 years, study shows
From: http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20151026/end-of-life-care-for-dementia-much-pricier-than-for-other-ills?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Health care costs for dementia soar at end of life
Researchers compared costs for dementia patients to those with cancer and other illnesses, and the results are "shocking"
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/health-care-costs-for-dementia-soar-at-the-end-of-life/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/health-care-costs-for-dementia-soar-at-the-end-of-life/
WebMD Health Heroes Introduction
WebMD honors top activists, researchers and philanthropists who are changing the American health landscape. Learn about the selection process, what it takes to become a Health Hero and how to make your vote count.
From: http://www.webmd.com/healthheroes/2015-intro?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Is it ADHD—or Autism?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism can look a lot alike. Children with either one can be very active and impulsive, and can have trouble focusing and interacting with other people. In fact, it can be hard to tell the difference between the two.
But telling the difference is very important.
In a study just published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers looked at about 1,500 children between the ages of 2 and 17 who had a current diagnosis of autism (as reported by their parents). They found that those who got an ADHD diagnosis before they got an autism diagnosis were diagnosed with autism an average of 3 years later than those who got the autism diagnosis first — and were 30 times more likely to get the autism diagnosis when they were 6 years old or older.
Why does this matter? While there is a lot we don’t know about autism, one thing we do know is that the earlier treatment starts, the better the child does in the long run. While autism can be diagnosed as early as age 24 months, the median age for diagnosis is over 4 years. Every year the diagnosis is delayed is a year a child isn’t getting help — which can have lifelong ramifications. So to have the diagnosis delayed by three years — and delayed past those crucial early years — is a real tragedy.
It isn’t always easy for general pediatricians to diagnose autism in young children. It takes special training, and it takes time, something the average busy pediatrician doesn’t have. And given that the social aspects of autism may not be obvious before a child starts school, parents may not realize that their child has trouble socializing with others — and may not report it to the pediatrician. Given this, and given that most parents would rather hear that their child has ADHD than that he or she has autism, and therefore not push for further testing, it’s understandable how this happens.
Autism isn’t the only diagnosis that can look like ADHD. Children with learning disabilities, sleep disorders, hearing loss, and other problems are often misdiagnosed with ADHD.
So before settling on a diagnosis of ADHD, especially in a young child, parents should talk with their doctor about whether doing more testing would be a good idea. These are hard conversations to have, but they are important ones: they can make all the difference when it comes to getting a child the help he or she really needs.
For more information on autism and how to recognize it, check out the Act Early page on the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The post Is it ADHD—or Autism? appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Claire McCarthy, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-it-adhd-or-autism-201510278462
ACL injuries are on the rise in kids and teens
Why the knee injury is becoming more common in young athletes, and what can be done about it
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/acl-injuries-knee-surgery-kids-teens/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/acl-injuries-knee-surgery-kids-teens/
Helping children cope: Tips for talking about tragedy
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/helping-children-cope/art-20047029
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