Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 01/30/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Tip: Need Extra Iron? 01/30/2014 12:00 PM EST Determine if you're at risk of a deficiency Health Tip: Inform Your Allergic Child 01/30/2014 12:00 PM EST The youngster should know to avoid certain foods College Students Should Get a Flu Shot 01/30/2014 12:00 PM EST Dorm living, large classes increase their exposure to the virus, doctor notes Doctors May Need to Revise How They Evaluate Breast Biopsy Results 01/30/2014 12:00 PM EST One form of abnormal breast cells does not present lower risk after all, study finds Gradual Exposure to Peanuts May Help Some Allergic Kids 01/30/2014 12:00 PM EST Experimental therapy increased tolerance, but much more testing needed, doctors say Calling Obesity a Disease May Have 'Boomerang Effect' 01/30/2014 12:00 PM EST Study found those who read article claiming it was a disease were less motivated to eat healthy diet Health Highlights: Jan. 30, 2014 01/30/2014 12:00 PM EST Government Will Fund Tracking Devices for Autistic Children Norovirus May Have Sickened Nearly 700 on Cruise Ship /div Shoulder Replacement May Help for Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis 01/30/2014 12:00 PM EST Study found that surgery to relieve pain and stiffness held up for a decade Aspirin Might Help Treat Brain Tumor Tied to Hearing Loss 01/30/2014 12:00 PM EST Study found the drug slowed growth of noncancerous acoustic neuromas Baby May Help Keep Couples With Fertility Problems Together 01/30/2014 12:00 PM EST Higher risk of breakup seen after infertility treatment fails, Danish study finds To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 01/29/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Tip: Prevent Dust Allergy Symptoms 01/29/2014 12:00 PM EST Keep your home as clean as possible Health Tip: Make Sure Baby's Crib Sheets Fit 01/29/2014 12:00 PM EST Baby shouldn't be able to pull them off the mattress Health Highlights: Jan. 29, 2014 01/29/2014 12:00 PM EST Aleve May be Safer for Heart Than Other NSAIDs: FDA Food Bacteria Toxin May be Linked to MS: Study Shortage of Saline IV Bags a Problem for U.S. Hospitals/l Lower Obesity Rates Due to Better Diets, Not Economy: Study 01/29/2014 12:00 PM EST A decade of urging Americans to embrace healthier food habits appears to be paying off, researchers say New Way to Create Embryonic Stem Cells Discovered 01/29/2014 12:00 PM EST Scientists 'injured' mature cells in mice, and those that survived returned to their embryonic state Smartphone Apps for Diabetes: Do They Really Work? 01/29/2014 12:00 PM EST You can use them to count carbs, log blood sugar, but users say they're no substitute for patient knowledge and a doctor's care Businesses Urge Change to Obamacare's Insurance Mandate 01/29/2014 12:00 PM EST House panel members spar over claim that provision of health-reform law is a 'job killer' Hearing Loss Tied to Faster Brain Shrinkage With Age 01/28/2014 12:00 PM EST Follow-up studies needed to show whether treating hearing problems could delay mental decline, experts say Drug May Extend Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer 01/28/2014 12:00 PM EST Study participants hadn't received any treatment with chemotherapy Most Supermarket Coupons Promote Junk Food, Sugary Drinks: Study 01/28/2014 12:00 PM EST Low-income customers left with few healthy choices, expert says To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 01/28/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Kids Who Undergo Heart Transplant Living Longer: Study 01/28/2014 12:00 PM EST Many are surviving 15 years and beyond, researchers find Another Arctic Blast Has Much of U.S. in Its Grip 01/28/2014 12:00 PM EST Doctors offer advice on ways to stay safe and warm during frigid weather Amnesia Patient's Brain Helps Illuminate How Memory Works 01/28/2014 12:00 PM EST Researchers based 3-D model on man who lived 55 years with condition Gut Bacteria in Preemies Altered by Hospital Stay, Study Finds 01/28/2014 12:00 PM EST The antibiotics given to many killed mother's bacteria, and bacteria in NICU took over Health Highlights: Jan. 28, 2014 01/28/2014 12:00 PM EST Antibiotics in Livestock Feed Linked to Drug-Resistant Infections in People Sentencing For Owners of Cantaloupe Farm Linked to Listeria Outbreak Many America Health Tip: Don't Give Raw Milk to Children 01/28/2014 12:00 PM EST Make sure all dairy products are pasteurized Health Tip: Antiviral Can Help Manage Flu 01/28/2014 12:00 PM EST It can help minimize severity and duration Study Probes Origins of 2 Ancient, Deadly Plagues 01/28/2014 12:00 PM EST Different strains of rodent-borne germ likely caused 6th-century outbreak and the Black Death, researchers say Breath Test May Detect Signs of Lung Cancer: Study 01/28/2014 12:00 PM EST Examining breath samples from patients with suspicious growths might help determine who needs surgery Falls Top Car Crashes as Leading Cause of U.S. Spinal Injuries 01/28/2014 12:00 PM EST Rates rising fastest among seniors, study finds To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 01/27/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Highlights: Jan. 27, 2014 01/27/2014 12:00 PM EST Marlboro Man Actor Dies From Lung Disease Government Cracking Down on Doctors Who Abuse Medicare Hold on Part of Health Care Law's Birth Control Requirement HPV Vaccination Rates Might Rise If More Docs Recommended It 01/27/2014 12:00 PM EST Family physicians in particular could play larger role in recommending vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, study suggests Good Marriages Might Be Good for More Than a Man's Heart 01/27/2014 12:00 PM EST Study found men who got hitched had stronger bones, but only if they tied the knot in their mid-20s or later Hand Washing, Zinc May Ward Off Colds: Review 01/27/2014 12:00 PM EST Meanwhile, antihistamines, decongestants, pain relievers might help treat them, researcher reports Music Therapy May Help Teens With Cancer Cope 01/27/2014 12:00 PM EST Writing lyrics, making videos helped them get through grueling treatment, connect with others, study found Twenty U.S. Kids Hospitalized Each Day for Gun Injuries: Study 01/27/2014 12:00 PM EST Nearly a third of these shootings are accidental, study finds Health Tip: When Your Older Child is Home Alone 01/27/2014 12:00 PM EST Teach the child what to do in an emergency 'Sensitive' Older Sibling May Help Boost Preschoolers' Language Skills 01/27/2014 12:00 PM EST Study found a difference, particularly in large families where parents are stretched for time Health Tip: Want to Be a Babysitter? 01/27/2014 12:00 PM EST Make sure you're prepared 'Plays at the Plate' Riskiest for Pro Baseball Players 01/26/2014 12:00 PM EST MLB considering rule to ban these collision-causing encounters at home plate To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 01/24/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. FDA Wants to Update Food Labels 01/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Goal is a better informed public Health Highlights: Jan. 24, 2014 01/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Less Educational Content in Children's Screen Time as They Age: Study Weight May Reduce Effectiveness of Morning-After Pills /div Shoulders Take a Pounding in High School Football 01/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Wrestling was distant second in large study of interscholastic sports Keep Lice Off Your Child's Head 01/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Experts offer advice on how to avoid infestation My Father's Keeper: Caring for a Parent With Dementia 01/24/2014 12:00 PM EST With no training and no pay, an army of informal caregivers provides a billion dollar service First Trimester Appears Crucial for Baby's Heart Health 01/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Study finds slow fetal development linked to later cardiovascular problems Risk of Glaucoma Blindness Drops by Half: Study 01/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Regular eye exams are best way to diagnose the condition, expert says Vitamin D Supplements Don't Help Your Health: Review 01/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Except in people with a vitamin deficiency, supplements may cause harm, doctor says ERs Not Curbing Overuse of Antibiotics, Study Reveals 01/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Finding seen despite nationwide push against unnecessary use, to prevent drug resistance Health Tip: Before You Donate Blood 01/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Prepare your body To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 01/23/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Highlights: Jan. 23, 2014 01/23/2014 12:00 PM EST States Consider Labels for Genetically Modified Foods Slight Decrease in Uninsured Rate: Survey Pet Treats Tied to Illness in Dogs Are Returning to Stores/l Radiation Before Surgery May Improve Survival From Rare Lung Cancer 01/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Small study of mesothelioma patients also found smoother recovery with this treatment method Hormone Therapy May Cut Risk of Repeat Joint Replacement Surgery in Women 01/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Those who took it after hip, knee replacement saw risk of second procedure drop by about 40 percent Dealing With The Deep Freeze 01/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Doctors offer advice on ways to stay safe and warm during frigid weather Shopping Carts Can Pose Big Danger to Little Kids 01/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Study found one youngster seriously injured in falls, tip-overs every 22 minutes Health Tip: Spot the Signs of Scarlet Fever 01/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Red, sore throat is a common symptom Health Tip: Some Foods Aren't Safe for Toddlers 01/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Here are edibles to avoid For Seniors With Dementia, the Choice to Live Alone Can Be a Risky One 01/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Study identifies safety issues, lack of social activities and health care Is He the Impatient Type? Check His Eyes 01/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Less patient people change visual focus quickly, study finds First-Time Cesarean Rates Dipped in 2012: CDC 01/23/2014 12:00 PM EST But doctor says the surgical births are still too commonplace To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 01/22/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Health Tip: Losing Weight? Reduce Your Risk of Gallstones 01/22/2014 12:00 PM EST Health Highlights: Jan. 22, 2014 01/22/2014 12:00 PM EST Sisters Have Lung Transplants at the Same Time New Child Car Seat Standards Proposed by NHTSA Many Poor Americans Getting Medicaid Coverage Under Obamacare/ Smog Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risk 01/22/2014 12:00 PM EST Findings from European study support tighter air-quality guidelines, researchers say Children Who Lose Close Relative at Risk of Mental Problems: Study 01/22/2014 12:00 PM EST Youngest kids, those exposed to suicide most likely to develop illnesses such as schizophrenia, researchers found Could Turning Down the Thermostat Help You Lose Weight? 01/22/2014 12:00 PM EST Early research suggests slightly cooler temperatures mean more calories burned per day Wealthier Women More Likely to Use Fertility Services: CDC 01/22/2014 12:00 PM EST Overall, fewer women are seeking help with getting pregnant than in years past, report shows Dissolving 'Scaffolds' Could Help Treat Leg Artery Disease 01/22/2014 12:00 PM EST But more research is needed before they can replace stents Design Flaws Plague Many Animal-Based Drug Studies, Researchers Say 01/21/2014 12:00 PM EST They include poorly organized trials and no follow-up on side effects from the medicines tested To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 01/21/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Quinoa May Be Safe Grain for People With Celiac Disease 01/21/2014 12:00 PM EST Small study found no ill effects from consumption, although longer-term studies are needed, experts say Genes May Be to Blame for Hard-to-Handle Toddlers 01/21/2014 12:00 PM EST But parents can still be successful in changing aggressive behavior, researchers say Sleep During the Day May Throw Genes Into Disarray 01/21/2014 12:00 PM EST Study might explain why health problems are more common among night workers Health Highlights: Jan. 21, 2014 01/21/2014 12:00 PM EST Many Poor Americans Getting Medicaid Coverage Under Obamacare Family Members Often Make Medical Decisions for Elderly Patients: Study Chinese Health Worker D Health Tip: Reducing Your Child's Risk of Ear Infections 01/21/2014 12:00 PM EST Don't let child lie flat while eating or drinking Time for Docs to Ditch the White Coat? 01/21/2014 12:00 PM EST New infection control guidelines raise possibility that some attire may spread germs among patients Health Tip: Deal With Chronic Pain 01/21/2014 12:00 PM EST Untreated, it can lead to other problems Cheap Chinese Goods May Mean More Smog in U.S., Study Finds 01/21/2014 12:00 PM EST American consumers must shoulder some of the blame, researchers say No Proof That 'Blood-Type' Diets Work: Study 01/20/2014 12:00 PM EST Matching food choices to your blood type won't make you healthier, research suggests Make a resolution for better health – here's how. 01/21/2014 Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser. Health News myhealthfinder Health Services Health Topics A to Z It’s a new year — a time when many people decide to take steps for better health. Have you? Here’s one resolution that’s easy to make, and — even better — not too hard to keep! Call your doctor’s office or health clinic to schedule an annual checkup. This is sometimes called a well-woman visit, and it’s separate from other visits you might have for illness or injury. Hint: Hey guys! Go ahead and forward this email to a woman you care about. Why get a well-woman visit? Ask questions about your health. Get screened (tested) to catch diseases early. Get preventive services like vaccines (shots). Bonus: Your well-woman visit is covered by health care reform. Depending on your insurance, there may be no cost to you. Get your well-woman visit every year. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your email address. For questions or problems with the service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other enquiries can be directed to info@nhic.org. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Follow healthfinder on Twitter. .