http://www.kptm.com/category/38882/latest-health-news en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and KPTM Health 15 latest-health-news http://www.kptm.com/story/22245464/nonsmoking-hotel-rooms-may-not-fully-protect-guests http://www.kptm.com/story/22245464/nonsmoking-hotel-rooms-may-not-fully-protect-guests?t=2013-05-18T14:00:10Z KPTM Sat, 18 May 2013 14:00:00 EDT People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study. Health http://www.kptm.com/story/22280711/cellphone-use-may-reveal-your-dominant-brain http://www.kptm.com/story/22280711/cellphone-use-may-reveal-your-dominant-brain?t=2013-05-18T10:03:52Z KPTM Sat, 18 May 2013 10:03:00 EDT New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone. Health http://www.kptm.com/story/22273294/high-frequency-noise-boosts-math-skills-in-study http://www.kptm.com/story/22273294/high-frequency-noise-boosts-math-skills-in-study?t=2013-05-17T11:24:03Z KPTM Fri, 17 May 2013 11:24:00 EDT Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise. _Health - Children http://www.kptm.com/story/22273299/1-in-5-us-kids-has-a-mental-health-disorder-cdc http://www.kptm.com/story/22273299/1-in-5-us-kids-has-a-mental-health-disorder-cdc?t=2013-05-17T11:10:09Z KPTM Fri, 17 May 2013 11:10:00 EDT As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report. _Health - Anxiety http://www.kptm.com/story/22273298/eyelash-extension-adhesives-may-cause-bad-reactions http://www.kptm.com/story/22273298/eyelash-extension-adhesives-may-cause-bad-reactions?t=2013-05-17T10:53:31Z KPTM Fri, 17 May 2013 10:53:00 EDT Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections. _Health - Allergies http://www.kptm.com/story/22219119/look-for-new-improved-sunscreen-labels http://www.kptm.com/story/22219119/look-for-new-improved-sunscreen-labels?t=2013-05-17T10:50:25Z KPTM Fri, 17 May 2013 10:50:00 EDT New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say. _Health - Cancer http://www.kptm.com/story/22273296/many-public-pools-contaminated-with-human-waste-cdc http://www.kptm.com/story/22273296/many-public-pools-contaminated-with-human-waste-cdc?t=2013-05-17T10:47:57Z KPTM Fri, 17 May 2013 10:47:00 EDT There are few things more inviting than a cool, clear pool on a hot summer day. But a new federal report will have you thinking twice before dipping a toe in the water. _Health - Children http://www.kptm.com/story/22273300/most-americans-say-no-to-smoking-in-their-homes-cars http://www.kptm.com/story/22273300/most-americans-say-no-to-smoking-in-their-homes-cars?t=2013-05-17T10:44:43Z KPTM Fri, 17 May 2013 10:44:00 EDT Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking. _Health - Allergies http://www.kptm.com/story/22261235/yoga-may-help-ease-high-blood-pressure-study-finds http://www.kptm.com/story/22261235/yoga-may-help-ease-high-blood-pressure-study-finds?t=2013-05-16T17:23:09Z KPTM Thu, 16 May 2013 17:23:00 EDT People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension. _Health - Alternative Medicine http://www.kptm.com/story/22269908/fitness-in-middle-age-may-help-shield-men-from-cancer-later http://www.kptm.com/story/22269908/fitness-in-middle-age-may-help-shield-men-from-cancer-later?t=2013-05-16T15:00:40Z KPTM Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates. _Health - Cancer http://www.kptm.com/story/22269907/new-drug-may-help-immune-system-fight-cancer http://www.kptm.com/story/22269907/new-drug-may-help-immune-system-fight-cancer?t=2013-05-16T15:00:40Z KPTM Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT An experimental drug that taps the power of the body's immune system to fight cancer is shrinking tumors in patients for whom other treatments have failed, an early study shows. _Health - Cancer http://www.kptm.com/story/22269905/public-funding-spurs-couples-to-seek-fertility-treatment http://www.kptm.com/story/22269905/public-funding-spurs-couples-to-seek-fertility-treatment?t=2013-05-16T15:00:39Z KPTM Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT Public funding of assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, broadens the range of couples who seek treatment for infertility by attracting a more diverse population. Health http://www.kptm.com/story/20555579/fda-lower-ambiens-dose-to-prevent-drowsy-driving http://www.kptm.com/story/20555579/fda-lower-ambiens-dose-to-prevent-drowsy-driving?t=2013-05-16T10:29:19Z KPTM Thu, 16 May 2013 10:29:00 EDT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it is asking manufacturers of sleep medications containing zolpidem -- including Ambien -- to lower the recommended doses. Health http://www.kptm.com/story/22261238/angelina-jolie-will-have-ovaries-removed-to-lower-chances-of-cancer-report http://www.kptm.com/story/22261238/angelina-jolie-will-have-ovaries-removed-to-lower-chances-of-cancer-report?t=2013-05-16T10:05:38Z KPTM Thu, 16 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT Film star Angelina Jolie will have her ovaries removed to help lower her odds for ovarian cancer, People magazine reported Wednesday. _Health - Breast Cancer http://www.kptm.com/story/22261233/cellphone-calls-during-blood-pressure-readings-may-skew-results http://www.kptm.com/story/22261233/cellphone-calls-during-blood-pressure-readings-may-skew-results?t=2013-05-16T09:48:53Z KPTM Thu, 16 May 2013 09:48:00 EDT New Italian research offers some cautionary advice for patients with high blood pressure: The next time you take a blood pressure reading, turn off your cellphone. _Health - Blood Pressure http://www.kptm.com/story/22257531/erectile-dysfunction-tied-to-long-term-narcotic-use-in-men http://www.kptm.com/story/22257531/erectile-dysfunction-tied-to-long-term-narcotic-use-in-men?t=2013-05-15T15:01:09Z KPTM Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT If you're a man, the pain-killing medications known as opioids may do more than relieve pain -- they may also put a damper on your sex life. Health http://www.kptm.com/story/22257530/gene-variations-may-explain-weight-gain-among-men-women http://www.kptm.com/story/22257530/gene-variations-may-explain-weight-gain-among-men-women?t=2013-05-15T15:01:08Z KPTM Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands. _Health - Dieting http://www.kptm.com/story/22249085/materials-in-some-household-products-tied-to-lung-damage http://www.kptm.com/story/22249085/materials-in-some-household-products-tied-to-lung-damage?t=2013-05-15T10:29:26Z KPTM Wed, 15 May 2013 10:29:00 EDT Ihaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says. _Health - Allergies http://www.kptm.com/story/22245461/even-low-levels-of-lead-hamper-kindergartners-reading-skills-study http://www.kptm.com/story/22245461/even-low-levels-of-lead-hamper-kindergartners-reading-skills-study?t=2013-05-14T15:00:27Z KPTM Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT Even children with low levels of lead in their blood score lower on reading-readiness tests when they begin kindergarten, a new study found. _Health - Children http://www.kptm.com/story/22236984/healthy-lifestyle-may-offset-job-stress-study-finds http://www.kptm.com/story/22236984/healthy-lifestyle-may-offset-job-stress-study-finds?t=2013-05-14T11:44:35Z KPTM Tue, 14 May 2013 11:44:00 EDT Job stress increases the risk of heart disease, but living a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce that risk, a new study says. _Health - Anxiety http://www.kptm.com/story/22245465/angelina-jolie-has-preventative-double-mastectomy http://www.kptm.com/story/22245465/angelina-jolie-has-preventative-double-mastectomy?t=2013-05-14T11:24:39Z KPTM Tue, 14 May 2013 11:24:00 EDT Hollywood film star Angelina Jolie announced Tuesday that she has undergone a double mastectomy because she carries a genetic mutation that greatly increases her risk of potentially fatal breast cancer. _Health - Breast Cancer http://www.kptm.com/story/22236985/rich-cougar-sugar-daddy-stereotypes-might-not-mirror-reality http://www.kptm.com/story/22236985/rich-cougar-sugar-daddy-stereotypes-might-not-mirror-reality?t=2013-05-14T10:33:55Z KPTM Tue, 14 May 2013 10:33:00 EDT The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests. Health http://www.kptm.com/story/22233843/nearly-half-of-high-schoolers-text-while-driving-survey http://www.kptm.com/story/22233843/nearly-half-of-high-schoolers-text-while-driving-survey?t=2013-05-13T15:03:21Z KPTM Mon, 13 May 2013 15:03:00 EDT Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows. _Health - Children http://www.kptm.com/story/22233842/a-little-formula-might-help-breast-feeding-for-some-babies http://www.kptm.com/story/22233842/a-little-formula-might-help-breast-feeding-for-some-babies?t=2013-05-13T15:00:21Z KPTM Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience significant weight loss can increase the length of time that they are breast-fed, according to a new study. _Health - Children http://www.kptm.com/story/22228813/many-heart-defects-arent-inherited-study-finds http://www.kptm.com/story/22228813/many-heart-defects-arent-inherited-study-finds?t=2013-05-13T15:00:20Z KPTM Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:00 EDT At least 10 percent of severe genetic heart defects are caused by new gene mutations that were not passed down from patients' parents, a new study finds. _Health - Children http://www.kptm.com/story/22223929/more-time-in-gym-class-equals-stronger-kids http://www.kptm.com/story/22223929/more-time-in-gym-class-equals-stronger-kids?t=2013-05-13T11:18:11Z KPTM Mon, 13 May 2013 11:18:00 EDT Spending more time in physical education classes helps students develop muscle strength and doesn't increase their risk of broken bones, a new study finds. _Health - Children http://www.kptm.com/story/22216371/obesity-crisis-may-be-fueling-big-jump-in-sleep-apnea-cases http://www.kptm.com/story/22216371/obesity-crisis-may-be-fueling-big-jump-in-sleep-apnea-cases?t=2013-05-10T15:00:00Z KPTM Fri, 10 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests. _Health - Cardiovascular http://www.kptm.com/story/22216370/allergies-may-boost-severity-of-lung-disease http://www.kptm.com/story/22216370/allergies-may-boost-severity-of-lung-disease?t=2013-05-10T14:59:57Z KPTM Fri, 10 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT Hay fever and similar allergies increase the frequency and severity of respiratory problems in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study shows. _Health - Allergies http://www.kptm.com/story/22208652/many-seniors-suffer-mental-decline-in-silence-cdc http://www.kptm.com/story/22208652/many-seniors-suffer-mental-decline-in-silence-cdc?t=2013-05-10T10:41:26Z KPTM Fri, 10 May 2013 10:41:00 EDT About 13 percent of Americans 60 and older say they have increasing problems with thinking and memory and that they suffer growing confusion, a new report released Thursday shows. _Health - Alzheimers http://www.kptm.com/story/22208649/swimming-pools-may-pose-hazard-for-people-with-heart-devices http://www.kptm.com/story/22208649/swimming-pools-may-pose-hazard-for-people-with-heart-devices?t=2013-05-10T10:35:59Z KPTM Fri, 10 May 2013 10:35:00 EDT With summer approaching, researchers caution that swimming pools may pose a risk to patients with irregular heartbeats who've received implantable defibrillators. _Health - Cardiovascular http://www.kptm.com/story/22208651/violent-video-games-may-numb-players-to-brutality-study-finds http://www.kptm.com/story/22208651/violent-video-games-may-numb-players-to-brutality-study-finds?t=2013-05-10T10:33:31Z KPTM Fri, 10 May 2013 10:33:00 EDT Teenage boys who play violent video games for hours on end may become desensitized to the brutality, a small new study finds. _Health - Children http://www.kptm.com/story/22205370/pregnancy-adds-challenge-for-teens-treated-for-drug-abuse-report-says http://www.kptm.com/story/22205370/pregnancy-adds-challenge-for-teens-treated-for-drug-abuse-report-says?t=2013-05-09T14:59:52Z KPTM Thu, 9 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT Half of pregnant teens in substance-abuse treatment programs used alcohol or drugs in the month before they entered treatment. _Health - Children http://www.kptm.com/story/22205368/everyday-noise-levels-may-affect-the-heart http://www.kptm.com/story/22205368/everyday-noise-levels-may-affect-the-heart?t=2013-05-09T14:59:50Z KPTM Thu, 9 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT Even the minor noise that fills everyday life, from the ring of a cell phone to the conversation that follows, may have short-term effects on heart function, a small new study suggests. _Health - Anxiety http://www.kptm.com/story/22196806/hospital-bills-can-vary-widely-even-in-same-cities http://www.kptm.com/story/22196806/hospital-bills-can-vary-widely-even-in-same-cities?t=2013-05-09T09:56:09Z KPTM Thu, 9 May 2013 09:56:00 EDT The fees that hospitals charge consumers or insurance providers for services vary widely across the United States, and can even vary within geographic regions and cities, federal officials reported Wednesday. Health http://www.kptm.com/story/22196805/fast-food-hasnt-gotten-much-healthier-study-says http://www.kptm.com/story/22196805/fast-food-hasnt-gotten-much-healthier-study-says?t=2013-05-09T09:52:42Z KPTM Thu, 9 May 2013 09:52:00 EDT Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says. _Health - Nutrition http://www.kptm.com/story/22193543/money-motivates-weight-loss-one-step-at-a-time http://www.kptm.com/story/22193543/money-motivates-weight-loss-one-step-at-a-time?t=2013-05-08T14:59:44Z KPTM Wed, 8 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study. _Health - Blood Pressure http://www.kptm.com/story/22193542/birth-rates-good-after-implanting-1-embryo-study-finds http://www.kptm.com/story/22193542/birth-rates-good-after-implanting-1-embryo-study-finds?t=2013-05-08T14:59:50Z KPTM Wed, 8 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT Among women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) to become pregnant, there is no difference in delivery rates among those implanted with one prescreened embryo compared to those implanted with two unscreened embryos. Health http://www.kptm.com/story/22186569/gasoline-poisonings-in-kids-spike-during-summer-study http://www.kptm.com/story/22186569/gasoline-poisonings-in-kids-spike-during-summer-study?t=2013-05-08T10:16:37Z KPTM Wed, 8 May 2013 10:16:00 EDT Chemicals found in gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid and some insecticides and cleaning supplies are among the top 10 causes of pediatric poisoning deaths in the United States. _Health - Children http://www.kptm.com/story/22186572/prostate-cancer-may-be-deadlier-for-the-uninsured http://www.kptm.com/story/22186572/prostate-cancer-may-be-deadlier-for-the-uninsured?t=2013-05-08T10:07:59Z KPTM Wed, 8 May 2013 10:07:00 EDT Men who are uninsured or underinsured get advanced prostate cancer at nearly four times the national average and don't survive as long as other men with advanced disease, a new study says. Health http://www.kptm.com/story/22186571/half-of-people-with-hepatitis-c-dont-complete-needed-tests-cdc http://www.kptm.com/story/22186571/half-of-people-with-hepatitis-c-dont-complete-needed-tests-cdc?t=2013-05-08T09:45:15Z KPTM Wed, 8 May 2013 09:45:00 EDT Only about half of Americans who are infected with hepatitis C undergo follow-up testing to determine if they are still infected, federal officials reported Tuesday. Health http://www.kptm.com/story/22181695/some-antidepressants-may-raise-risk-for-gastro-infection http://www.kptm.com/story/22181695/some-antidepressants-may-raise-risk-for-gastro-infection?t=2013-05-07T16:59:36Z KPTM Tue, 7 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT People who take certain types of antidepressants may be at higher risk for potentially deadly Clostridium difficile infection, a new study suggests. Health http://www.kptm.com/story/22173439/study-links-timing-of-er-visit-to-prostate-cancer-survival-odds http://www.kptm.com/story/22173439/study-links-timing-of-er-visit-to-prostate-cancer-survival-odds?t=2013-05-07T12:03:50Z KPTM Tue, 7 May 2013 12:03:00 EDT Men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of their body are more likely to die after visiting an emergency department on the weekend rather than a weekday, a new study finds. Health http://www.kptm.com/story/22169791/omega-3s-no-help-against-age-linked-eye-trouble-study http://www.kptm.com/story/22169791/omega-3s-no-help-against-age-linked-eye-trouble-study?t=2013-05-07T11:48:13Z KPTM Tue, 7 May 2013 11:48:00 EDT Adding omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients to standard antioxidant vitamins doesn't give older people any added protection against a leading cause of blindness, a new study finds. _Health - Eye http://www.kptm.com/story/22164466/more-kids-diagnosed-with-mental-health-disabilities-study-finds http://www.kptm.com/story/22164466/more-kids-diagnosed-with-mental-health-disabilities-study-finds?t=2013-05-07T10:19:26Z KPTM Tue, 7 May 2013 10:19:00 EDT Significantly more U.S. children have a neurodevelopmental or mental health disability than did a decade ago, according to new research. _Health - Children http://www.kptm.com/story/22170462/many-parents-texting-phoning-while-driving-their-kids-survey http://www.kptm.com/story/22170462/many-parents-texting-phoning-while-driving-their-kids-survey?t=2013-05-06T15:02:30Z KPTM Mon, 6 May 2013 15:02:00 EDT The vast majority of parents admit to being distracted in some way while driving their young child around, a new survey reveals. _Health - Children http://www.kptm.com/story/22170461/pediatricians-endorse-new-acne-treatment-guidelines http://www.kptm.com/story/22170461/pediatricians-endorse-new-acne-treatment-guidelines?t=2013-05-06T14:59:29Z KPTM Mon, 6 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT Pimples have long been the bane of teenage existence, but pediatricians say there is now enough evidence on effective treatments to put out the first guidelines on battling acne in children. _Health - Children http://www.kptm.com/story/22170460/want-tots-without-allergies-try-sucking-on-their-pacifiers http://www.kptm.com/story/22170460/want-tots-without-allergies-try-sucking-on-their-pacifiers?t=2013-05-06T14:59:29Z KPTM Mon, 6 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT parents who want to protect their infants from developing allergies should try a simple approach to introducing their children to the wide world of microbes: Just pop their pacifiers into their own mouths before giving them back to their babies. _Health - Allergies http://www.kptm.com/story/22170458/many-suicidal-kids-have-access-to-guns-at-home-study http://www.kptm.com/story/22170458/many-suicidal-kids-have-access-to-guns-at-home-study?t=2013-05-06T14:59:29Z KPTM Mon, 6 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT Nearly one-fifth of children and teens at risk for suicide say there are guns in their homes, and many know how to get their hands on both the guns and the bullets, a new study of U.S. emergency room patients found. _Health - Children