Archive: 17/12/2019

Infectious diseases A-Z: Children aren't getting vaccinated before international travel

U.S. children who travel abroad are not getting the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine before they travel to protect them from ongoing measles outbreaks, says a recent study.

Dec 17, 2019

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Team detects Alzheimer's early using electronic health records

A team of scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has developed a software-based method of scanning electronic health records (EHRs) to estimate the risk that a healthy person will receive a dementia diagnosis ...

Dec 17, 2019

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Interest in presidential eating habits may affect the public's food choices

From presidential physicals to sudden health scares, the health of the commander in chief garners a lot of media attention in the United States. A recent study by a Penn State researcher examined how President Donald Trump's ...

Dec 17, 2019

Health officials warn of another measles exposure at LAX

Los Angeles County health officials warned Monday that people who were at Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month may have been exposed to measles.

Dec 17, 2019

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How immune cells switch to attack mode

Macrophages have two faces: In healthy tissue, they perform important tasks and support their environment. However during an infection, they stop this work and hunt down pathogens instead. Upon coming into contact with bacteria ...

Dec 17, 2019

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Possible strategy for cancer treatment found in nuclear transport proteins

Although less often the focus of cancer research, recent studies have hinted at the possible importance of a type of protein known as nuclear transport receptors. Now researchers at Kanazawa University and collaborating institutions ...

Dec 17, 2019

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After fatal school shootings, antidepressant use spikes among student survivors

The children who experience a school shooting but live to see their parents and friends again are often called survivors. But by at least one measure of mental health, they too are among a gunman's victims, new research finds.

Dec 17, 2019

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ADHD in childhood may mean financial struggles later

(HealthDay)—Children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to lag behind their peers long after they leave school, earning less as adults and living with their parents longer, a new study finds.

Dec 17, 2019

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Out-of-pocket costs for Medicare recipients will rise in new year

(HealthDay)—Seniors on Medicare are going to take a hit to the pocketbook in 2020, with premiums and deductibles set to increase on coverage for medical services and prescription drugs.

Dec 17, 2019

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How to enjoy the flavors of the season without derailing health

Staying healthy during the holidays doesn't mean you can't enjoy the parties and celebrations. Indulging a little won't hurt—if you plan ahead for meals that are healthy, too.

Dec 17, 2019

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