Archive: 07/10/2016

Hospitals still overusing antibiotics, feds say

Amid rising fears about "superbugs" that are resistant to antibiotics, hospitals are still overusing antibiotics to treat patients.

Oct 7, 2016

Health law targets women's preventive services, but it offers help to men, too

This week, I answered a couple of questions from readers about preventive health benefits and looked into coverage options for people who travel frequently.

Oct 7, 2016

Many doctors treating alcohol problems overlook successful drugs

As millions of Americans battle alcohol abuse problems each year, public health officials suggest that two often overlooked medications might offer relief to some.

Oct 7, 2016

Burns, blast injuries on the rise from exploding e-cigarettes

(HealthDay)—Electronic-cigarette devices are randomly and unexpectedly exploding, burning and injuring people near them when they detonate, according to a research letter published in the Oct. 6 issue of the New England ...

Oct 7, 2016

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Changes in depression symptoms tied to mortality in lung cancer

(HealthDay)—Longitudinal changes in depression are associated with differences in mortality among patients with lung cancer, according to a study published online Oct. 3 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Oct 7, 2016

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Home remedies: Manage discomfort of heartburn

Heartburn is a burning sensation in your chest, just behind your breastbone. Technically called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn occurs when stomach contents back up into your esophagus. Sour taste and the ...

Oct 7, 2016

Low incidence of cervical cancer, CIN3+ for HPV-negative women

(HealthDay)—Human papillomavirus (HPV)-negative women have low long-term incidence of cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grade 3 or worse (CIN3+), which supports an extension of the cervical screening ...

Oct 7, 2016

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Medical mysteries: Seeing right doctor for rheumatic disease is key

Medical mysteries have become the topic for several popular television shows - allowing large TV audiences a quick glimpse into the challenges faced by those who suffer from rare, bizarre, or little-known illnesses. In an ...

Oct 7, 2016