U.S. Women Delay Motherhood, Teen Births Historically Low: CDC
Preterm births, low birth weight babies declined in 2011, report says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pregnancy, Teenage Pregnancyread the full article
South Asian Men May Need More Exercise to Stay Healthy
Researchers in Scotland compared their risk of diabetes to that of white menSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asian American Health, Exercise and Physical Fitnessread the full article
Genetic Risks for Asthma May Persist into Adulthood
Continued disease, quality-of-life issues remain more likely, study found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Asthma in Children, Genes and Gene Therapyread the full article
As Cheerleading Evolves, Injuries Mount
Experts say it's a competitive sport whose athletes need better protection Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sports Injuries, Sports Safetyread the full article
Acute Migraines More Apt to Turn Chronic with Poor Treatment
Study compared patients to see who made the jump to frequent headaches within year Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Migraineread the full article
We’ve Got Spirit… and Safety Concerns
Source: HealthDay - Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sports Injuries, Sports Safetyread the full article
Migraine Doctors in Short Supply Across U.S.
Only 416 specialists available nationwide, study found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Occupations, Migraineread the full article
Melanoma May Return Years Later in Some
But study also found those patients were less likely to die than those with early recurrence Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Melanomaread the full article
New Labels Tied to Fewer Child Poisonings by OTC Meds
Fewer small children have been sickened or died from accidentally taking cough and cold medicines meant only for older ages, according to a new study of the effects of recent label changes on these over the counter products.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus...
Bed Rest After IVF Doesn’t Help
Bed rest immediately after an in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, despite being common practice, did not help women ultimately have a baby in a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Page: Infertilityread the full article