Only people who already have hepatitis B can get hepatitis D. Learn more about the causes and symptoms of hepatitis D, as well as the possible complication...
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Medical News Today: The top foods high in zinc
Zinc plays a vital role in many functions in the body, including growth. Learn about which foods contain the most zinc here. We also cover vegetarian and vegan option...
Medical News Today: What causes pain in the lower left back?
Pain in the lower left back often originates from muscle strains or kidney problems, but there are many other possible causes. We describe these causes and their treatment...
Medical News Today: What to do about an itchy neck
Many things can cause an itchy neck, including skin irritants and allergies. Remedies such as ointments and creams may help. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: Is diet soda bad for you? Know the health risks
Many people drink diet soda as a low or zero calorie alternative to regular soda. While it may seem like the better choice, diet soda still has health risks. Learn about them her...
Medical News Today: How to diagnose and treat bruised ribs
Bruising is not always a symptom of a broken or fractured rib bone. In this article, we provide pictures and advice about how to diagnose and treat bruised rib...
Medical News Today: Binge drinking affects 1 in 10 older adults in the US
New research finds that binge drinking affects 10.6% of U.S. older adults. Men and cannabis users are among those most likely to engage in binge drinkin...
Medical News Today: Letter from the Editor: Here comes the sun
At MNT, the team has been recovering from a recent heatwave. But as Managing Editor Honor Whiteman reveals, the temperature isn't the only thing on the u...
Medical News Today: FDA warn company about illegally marketing CBD products
FDA have issued a letter to Curaleaf, warning the company about misleading the public with 'unsubstantiated claims' concerning the benefits of CB...
Medical News Today: Stopping statins may increase cardiovascular risk
New research warns that stopping statin use later in life could significantly increase a person's risk of heart problems and vascular event...
Medical News Today: Telling a 'white lie' may affect one's ability to recognize emotions
New research finds that dishonest acts impair 'interpersonal cognition,' or the empathic ability to accurately tell what another person is feelin...
Medical News Today: What to know about nitrous oxide
Effects of nitrous oxide include a feeling of euphoria that quickly fades. There may be some shorter and longer term side effects. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: What to know about sperm production
The average time it takes for the body to make new sperm cells is 74 days. However, the male body is constantly producing sperm, so there will usually be some in the semen. Learn more about the sperm production cycle her...
Medical News Today: How much cholesterol should you have per day?
Dietary cholesterol is the cholesterol a person gets from the foods they eat. These include most animal products. Learn about the new recommendations about how much cholesterol and fat to consume her...
Medical News Today: 11 ways to increase bone density naturally
Bone density decreases with time, and some people have a risk of developing weak or brittle bones. Learn how to increase or maintain bone density her...
Keep using sunscreen while FDA updates recommendations on safety of sunscreen ingredients
Media coverage of a recent study has left many people concerned about the safety of sunscreen. But while further testing appears to be warranted, we know for certain that sunscreen protects against skin cancer.
Let’s take a closer look at the JAMA study, evolving FDA recommendations on sunscreen ingredients, and how you and your family can safely protect yourself from the sun’s rays.
What did the study look at?
First, some background. The FDA recently...
UK HealthCare again named best Ky. hospital in U.S. News & World Report rankings; Baptist Health has three of six on list
By Melissa Patrick
Kentucky Health News
Six Kentucky hospitals have been named among the nation's "Best Regional Hospitals" in the annual rankings by U.S. News & World Report magazine.
They are, in order: the University of Kentucky hospital, St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood-Covington Hospitals, and in a tie for third, Baptist...
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Medical News Today: 10 healthful turmeric recipes for arthritis
Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory spice. Research suggests turmeric and other anti-inflammatory foods can help relieve arthritis symptoms. This article looks at 10 ways to use turmeric in tasty, healthful recipe...
Medical News Today: Everything you need to know about urinalysis
Urinalysis, or a urine test, can help a doctor diagnose certain health issues, check for pregnancy, or screen for drug use. In this article, learn more about the uses and result...
Medical News Today: Why might I bleed after being fingered?
For many people, bleeding is common after forms of sexual contact such as being fingered. It may occur due to a minor injury, a period, or vaginal dryness. In other cases, however, the cause may require medical attention. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: Causes of mucus in a baby's poop
It is common for some mucus to appear in a baby's stool. However, if mucus appears frequently, it may signal an underlying condition, such as an allergy. Learn more about the causes and what to do her...
Medical News Today: How do you get rid of corns?
Ways to get rid of corns include removing sources of friction and filing down the corn. Medical treatments can also help. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: What to do about itchy pubic hair
Itchy pubic hair can occur due to a sexually transmitted infection, irritation from shaving, or certain skin conditions. Treatment depends on the cause. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: Resistance training for healthy aging: The whys and hows
A new evidence-based position statement explains the benefits of resistance training for older adults and what to bear in mind when devising program...
Medical News Today: How 'tickling' the ear could prevent age related disease
A type of noninvasive electric stimulation that 'tickles' the ear could help improve many different aspects of health in later life, new research find...
Medical News Today: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: New drug proves 'safe' and effective
A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial finds the right dosage at which a drug 'safely' treats nonalcoholic fatty liver diseas...
Medical News Today: Why is sex pleasurable?
There are many biological reasons that sex is pleasurable for males and females. In this article, we examine how sex affects both the body and the brai...
Medical News Today: False missile alert may have 'benefited' people with anxiety
A surprising new study finds that the false alarm of a missile strike issued a year ago in Hawaii benefited people with high day-to-day anxiet...
Medical News Today: Can scientists find the formula for 'better aging?'
New research studies aging cells to find out how they change, and how this leads to further health decline. Its findings may help promote 'better aging...
Medical News Today: Are laxatives safe for weight loss?
Doctors do not recommend laxatives for weight loss as they are ineffective and can cause adverse effects. These include dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Learn more about the safety and risks her...
Medical News Today: What to know about a loose vagina
The elasticity of the vagina may change because of childbirth or aging. These changes are common and do not pose a risk to health. Here, learn about vaginal looseness, exercises, and mor...
Medical News Today: Is marijuana a depressant? What to know
Marijuana can act as a depressant, stimulant, and hallucinogen. Learn more about the effects of each type of drug here. We also cover the risks and side effect...
Medical News Today: Is it possible to get pregnant from anal sex?
It is very rare to get pregnant from anal sex, but there is a small chance. We explore anal sex and pregnancy and bust some myths about preventing pregnanc...
Should you see a chiropractor for low back pain?
If you’ve ever seen a doctor for back pain, you’re not alone. An estimated 85% of people experience back pain severe enough to see a doctor for at some point in their life. Yet despite how common it is, the precise cause of pain is often unclear. And a single, best treatment for most low back pain is unknown. For these reasons, doctors’ recommendations tend to vary. “Standard care” includes a balance of rest, stretching and exercise, heat, pain relievers,...
Monday, July 29, 2019
Medical News Today: Can you safely pop a blister?
The body produces blisters to protect damaged skin and help it heal. People should generally avoid popping them unless they are large or very painful. Learn when to pop a blister and how to do it safely her...
Medical News Today: Can home remedies help with a kidney infection?
Kidney infections will usually require treatment with antibiotics. Home remedies on their own cannot treat a kidney infection, but some may help relieve symptoms alongside antibiotics. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: Causes and remedies for itchiness after shaving
Itchiness after shaving can occur in any area that a person shaves. Shaving incorrectly, using products that contain harsh chemicals, or shaving a sensitive area are potential causes. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: ADHD supplements: Are they effective?
Research suggests that certain supplements, including melatonin, zinc, and vitamin D, may help treat some of the symptoms of ADHD. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: What to know about red light therapy
Among other things, red light therapy can improve acne, speed up wound healing, and reduce inflammation. There is a very low risk of side effects. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: Exercises and tips for better posture
Many exercises can help improve posture, including bridges, planks, and other yoga poses. In this article, we look at healthy posture when standing, sitting, and lying down. We also explore exercises and tips for maintaining good postur...
Medical News Today: Men's sexual function may benefit from daily nut consumption
A 14-week trial found that healthy men who added 60 g of nuts a day to their Western style diet reported improved sexual desire and orgasm qualit...
Medical News Today: New device may diagnose sepsis in less than a drop of blood
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge have designed a device that may detect sepsis biomarkers in less than a drop of bloo...
Medical News Today: Fat cells may explain why melanoma becomes 'aggressive and violent'
Scientists find that fat cells transfer gene-altering proteins to melanoma cells, making them more aggressive. They also show a way to block this proces...
Medical News Today: Not just for pain: Skin nerves can also help fight infection
New research in mice has found that skin nerves can also stop infections from spreading, and that they do so much faster than immune cell...
New FDA-approved weight loss device shows promise
Obesity is a disease that currently affects our population in epidemic proportions, and which has a profound effect on health and quality of life. As a physician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of the medical complications of excess weight, I frequently see patients whose efforts at restricting calories and increasing physical activity are not resulting in sustained weight loss.
When that’s the case, particularly if the excess weight is...
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Scores of reported cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Lincoln Trail area; awaiting state health department confirmation
Kentucky Health News
Rocky Mountain spotted fever, the main tick-borne disease in Kentucky, has affected scores of people in the area served by the Elizabethtown-based Lincoln Trail District Health Department.
The six-county department "has investigated a total 79 cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever for June in the district,...
Medical News Today: Which cancers receive the least funding, and why?
First-of-its-kind research examines how much nonprofit funding goes to different forms of cancer and finds striking disparities in funding allocatio...
Medical News Today: Music may replace sedatives for treating pre-op anxiety
Comparing the effects of sedatives with those of soothing music in people with preoperative anxiety suggests that the latter could replace the forme...
Health departments and their employees making tough choices now that the General Assembly has passed Bevin's pension bill
Kentucky's health departments and their employees face some difficult decisions in the wake of the pension legislation passed in the recent special session of the General Assembly.
The law written and signed by Gov. Matt Bevin freezes the pension costs of health departments for another year, at 49 percent of payroll, avoiding...
Skin-cancer rates have spiked 800% among young women; experts advise limiting exposure to sun and tanning beds
New research shows that skin-cancer rates have surged among young women, likely because they use tanning beds, but health experts warn that exposure to the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays puts us all at risk, so it's important to always take precautions when out in the sun.
The research, presented at the summer meeting...
UK gets $11 million grant to decrease cervical cancer in Eastern Ky. with focus on risks: smoking, HPV and low rates of screening
The University of Kentucky has been awarded a five year, $11 million grant to work toward reducing the rates of cervical cancer in Eastern Kentucky, a region that has some of the highest rates of incidence and deaths from it in the nation.
The research will address three of the risk factors that contribute to these high rates...
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Medical News Today: Both blood pressure numbers may predict heart disease
A new large-scale study suggests that both components of a blood pressure reading may predict the risk of heart attack and strok...
Medical News Today: Can masturbation impact your workout?
Masturbation is a healthy sexual activity, and exercise provides many health benefits. Masturbating before a workout is unlikely to affect the fitness of either males or females. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: How long does it take for hydrocodone to leave the body?
The amount of time that hydrocodone remains in the body depends on the characteristics of a person's body, the method of detection, and the dosage, among other factors. Learn more here. We also describe possible side effect...
Medical News Today: Can bananas help you lose weight?
Bananas may help people feel full for longer and increase their potassium and fiber intake. Learn more about how bananas may aid weight loss efforts her...
Friday, July 26, 2019
Deepest study yet finds only 36% of those who'd be affected by Ky.'s proposed Medicaid work rules aren't meeting them already
By Melissa Patrick
Kentucky Health News
Gov. Matt Bevin says "hundreds of thousands" of able-bodied adult Kentuckians on Medicaid should be working but choose not to. But when his new Medicaid "community engagement" rules were set to kick in last July, only about 48,000 people on the program were short of meeting the requirements,...
Medical News Today: What does period blood smell like and why?
It is normal for period blood to have a smell, but different factors can affect this odor, including bacterial infections. In this article, learn more about period blood smel...
Medical News Today: Causes of yellow feet
The possible causes of yellow feet include jaundice, calluses, and consuming too much turmeric or too many carotenoids. The underlying cause will determine the treatment. Learn more about the causes of yellow feet her...
Medical News Today: A guide to antioxidant foods
Antioxidants are in many healthful foods. Experts believe that they help the body fight harmful free radicals that can lead to various health conditions. Find out which 13 foods to eat to get plenty of antioxidants her...
Medical News Today: What causes muscle weakness?
Muscle weakness can be a symptom of many chronic conditions and acute infections. It can also be a side effect of certain medications. Find out more about the causes of muscle weakness her...
Medical News Today: What to expect when losing your mucus plug
The mucus plug is a collection of cervical mucus that helps block the cervix during pregnancy. Learn about what it means to lose the mucus plug her...
Medical News Today: A comparison of CBD and THC
CBD is a nonpsychoactive component of marijuana that has uses in treating several conditions. THC is the psychoactive component in marijuana and has other uses. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: Polyamory: Beyond the confines of monogamous love
What is polyamory, who practices it, and what are its main challenges? In this Spotlight feature, four polyamorous people explain the fact...
Medical News Today: Clues in brain's waste system may help explain Alzheimer's
A new study shows that meningeal lymphatic vessels in the basal skull are crucial for draining cerebrospinal fluid from the brain and decline with agin...
Medical News Today: Diabetes: Could vitamin D supplements slow progression?
Another study explores whether or not vitamin D might benefit people with diabetes or those at risk of developing it. This time, the results are positiv...
Medical News Today: What to know about pantoprazole
Pantoprazole is a drug that can help treat conditions such as acid reflux and peptic ulcers. We look at pantoprazole’s uses, dosage, and side effects, and what to know before taking i...
Medical News Today: What can trigger ADHD?
Some lifestyle factors and behaviors, such as lack of sleep or too much screen time, can trigger or worsen ADHD symptoms. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: Study unravels mechanism behind cilantro's benefits
New research explores the molecular mechanisms behind the neurological benefits of the popular herb cilantro, also known as coriande...
Medical News Today: Could eating local food reduce blood pressure and diabetes risk?
The findings of a small-scale study show that buying local foods containing fewer additives could reduce blood pressure, abdominal fat, and diabetes ris...
From Brexit to TRexit: Transperineal biopsies pose a challenge to the traditional transrectal biopsy method
By now most of us are familiar with Brexit, the UK’s pending divorce with the European Union. But in a play on that term, British doctors are also moving towards an exit they’ve dubbed “TRexit” from the most common sort of prostate biopsy: the transrectal ultrasound guided biopsy, or TRUS.
Men who test positive on the PSA cancer screening test will usually have a prostate biopsy that’s performed in either of two ways. With a TRUS, doctors guided...
HPV vaccine: A vaccine that works, and one all children should get
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Most of the time, the body clears it without problems. But when it doesn’t, it can lead to cancer. HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer, and it can also lead to cancers of the vagina, vulva, penis, anus, and mouth. Every year, there are more than 40,000 cases of cancer caused by HPV.
The HPV vaccine can prevent most of them.
Research shows the HPV vaccine is effective
A...
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Medical News Today: Everything you need to know about ACL injuries
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a part of the knee that is prone to injury. Learn about the causes and symptoms of an ACL injury here, as well as about the treatment options and recovery tim...
Medical News Today: Best natural ways to treat cradle cap
Cradle cap is very common in infants under 3 months or older and not harmful, but people can relieve the symptoms, using various natural method...
Medical News Today: What causes pain in the right upper quadrant of the ribs?
The right upper quadrant of the abdomen includes the pancreas, right kidney, gallbladder, liver, and intestines. Pain under the ribs in this area can indicate an issue affecting one of these organs. Here, learn about possible causes, their treatments, and when to see a docto...
Medical News Today: What to know about ear irrigation
Ear irrigation is a method of removing a buildup of earwax. Doctors sometimes perform this procedure, but people can also try it at home. Learn more about how to do it and its safety her...
Medical News Today: A guide to low fat foods
Reducing dietary fat can help people reach or maintain a healthy weight. It also reduces the risk of heart disease. Learn more about low fat foods her...
Medical News Today: Drug resistant UTI bacteria can hide in the gut
A new study reveals that superbugs that cause hard-to-treat UTIs can persist in the guts of some healthy women, even those with no recorded history of UT...
Medical News Today: Are apple bacteria good or bad? It depends on the apple
New research has found that just one apple harbors millions of bacteria — but whether or not these are good for health depends on the type of appl...
Medical News Today: Prostate cancer: The role of the microbiome
Scientists investigated the microbiome of prostate fluid and found differences between people with prostate cancer and people without the conditio...
Medical News Today: How an ancient mutation may predispose humans to heart disease
In a study in mice, scientists explain how the loss of a single gene millions of years ago may predispose us to coronary heart diseas...
Medical News Today: Study links higher body weight later in life to faster brain aging
A new study has found a correlation between having a higher body mass index and waist circumference later in life, and a faster rate of brain agin...
Medical News Today: What to know about windburn
Windburn can occur when the skin gets exposure to harsh winds and cold conditions. It often causes redness and pain. Remedies include rehydrating and using moisturizer. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: What to know about popping a cyst
Popping a cyst can be harmful, and cysts typically heal on their own over time. Cleaning the area and applying hot and cold compresses can help, but removal may be necessary. Learn more her...
The DASH diet: A great way to eat foods that are healthy AND delicious
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is an eating plan based on eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and choosing lean proteins, low-fat dairy, beans, nuts, and vegetable oils, while limiting sweets and foods high in saturated fats.
A recent study published the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that men and women younger than 75 who most closely followed the DASH diet had a significantly lower risk of heart...
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Medical News Today: A guide to psoriatic arthritis medication
Medications can relieve the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, slow disease progression, and reduce or prevent joint damage. We explore the current treatments and medication advances her...
Medical News Today: Ovulation bleeding: What to know
Ovulation bleeding is light bleeding or spotting that occurs around the time a person ovulates. Ovulation usually takes place in the middle of the menstrual cycle. Learn more her...
Medical News Today: Why does the keto diet cause a skin rash?
People following a ketogenic diet can sometimes develop a red, itchy rash on their upper body. In this article, we discuss the link between ketosis and rashes and explain how to treat a keto ras...
Medical News Today: Home remedies for lice: Effectiveness and prevention
Research into whether home remedies can eliminate lice is ongoing. Here, learn what the current evidence says, when to seek medical treatment, and how to prevent a lice infestation from spreadin...
Medical News Today: Eating earlier in the day aids weight loss by curbing appetite
Eating only between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. seems to aid weight loss by reducing appetite rather than burning calories, according to new researc...
Medical News Today: Has safety commission misled the public about aspartame?
Researchers from the United Kingdom cast serious doubts on official reports concluding that aspartame, the most common artificial sweetener, is saf...
Medical News Today: What is the link between sleep apnea and depression?
Researchers study the prevalence of sleep apnea in people with depression and suggest that it may explain why some depression treatments fai...
Medical News Today: Is spicy food linked to dementia risk?
According to a large new longitudinal study, people who eat a lot of hot chili in their daily diet may have a higher risk of cognitive declin...
Medical News Today: What to know about omeprazole
Omeprazole is a common drug that some people take to treat heartburn, or acid reflux. This article looks at its uses, dosage, and side effects, as well as what to know before taking the medicatio...
Medical News Today: Ways to help scabs heal
Scabs form over a wound and are an important part of the healing process. Keeping the area clean and using petroleum jelly can help speed healing. Learn about these methods and more her...
Medical News Today: Elevated liver enzymes: Everything you need to know
A person may have elevated liver enzymes if they have a condition that damages the liver. Learn about the possible causes of elevated liver enzymes and their symptoms and treatment options her...
Medical News Today: Everything you need to know about coming off statins
Statins are a type of medication that doctors prescribe to lower levels of 'bad' cholesterol and reduce the risks of heart attack and stroke. Learn how and why people stop taking statins her...
Opioids for acute pain: How much is too much?
Two recent articles have again highlighted how often opioid pain relievers — medications like oxycodone and hydrocodone — are excessively prescribed in the US for acute pain, sometimes for vulnerable populations and sometimes for conditions for which they are probably not even indicated.
The first paper, by authors at Boston Children’s Hospital, evaluated visits to the emergency department by adolescents and young adults (ages 13 to 22) over an 11-year...
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Republican legislators propose taxing electronic cigarettes, as a health measure and a revenue measure
By Al Cross
Kentucky Health News
Kentucky would tax electronic cigarettes just like other tobacco products for the first time, under a proposal endorsed by three legislative committee chairs and the state health commissioner Tuesday.
Taxing e-cigarettes would discourage their use, especially among children -- whose increased...
