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Experts explain the link between diet and migraines. By Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD Feature Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD As headaches go, migraines are in a league of their own. Migraines typically produce...

Mom’s Migraine Tied to Colic in Infants

Children Whose Mothers Have Migraines More Likely to Develop Colic By Jennifer Warner Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Migraine He...

Health Tip: Take a Deep Breath

(HealthDay News) -- Deep breathing may be an effective way of reducing stress and calming down.The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these guidelines for practicing deep breathing techniques:Lying flat on your back, place one hand on your ...

15% of U.S. Surgeons Report Drinking Problems in Survey

MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Alcohol use disorders are a significant issue among U.S. surgeons, a new national survey reveals.The online, anonymous poll indicated that 15 percent of surgeons appear to suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence: n...

Mom's Nicotine Patch May Raise Baby's Risk for Colic

MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Infants of mothers who smoke or use nicotine replacement therapy during pregnancy are more likely to have colic, a new study finds.Colicky babies cry inconsolably for several hours a day, and researchers in the N...

Autism Diagnosis Often Occurs Later for Black Children

MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Black children with autism tend to be diagnosed later than white children with the disorder, and this delay can lead to longer and more intensive treatment, researchers say.Lack of access to quality, affordable and...

Some Kids' Surgery Should Include Staph Screening: Study

MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Screening and treatment for antibiotic-resistant bacteria benefits children undergoing open-airway surgery, according to a new study.After open-airway surgery, infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus au...

Gluten Sensitivity: Fact or Fad?

Analysis Questions Benefits of Gluten-Free Diet for Many By Salynn BoylesWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Feb. 20, 2012 -- Move over fat, salt, and sugar. There's a new dietary villain in town and its name is gluten.Scan the groce...

National Guard Deployment May Sometimes Trigger Alcohol Abuse

MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. National Guard soldiers have a high risk of developing alcohol abuse during and after deployment, and this risk is associated with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, researchers say.The new study...

Kids With Gender Noncomformity at Increased Risk for Abuse

Study Highlights Risks Associated With Gender Nonconformity By Denise MannWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Feb. 20, 2012 -- Boys won't always "act" like boys, and girls won't always "act" like girls. Some boys may choose dolls ove...

Health Tip: How to Lower Your Risk of Stroke

(HealthDay News) -- When it comes to stroke prevention, a healthy lifestyle is your best bet. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists these suggestions to help reduce your risk of stroke:Follow a healthy diet that's low in saturated...

Colorectal (Colon) Cancer Slideshow Pictures - Worries About Colonoscopy Unfounded: Study

Colorectal Cancer: What Is It? Not including skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and women and the second highest cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Yet, when found early, it is highly curable. This ...

Worries About Colonoscopy Unfounded: Study

SUNDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Even though a colonoscopy is an important colorectal cancer screening procedure that can save lives, many people have unfounded worries about the test and avoid it, an expert says."A colonoscopy is an amazing tool ...

Gene Might Boost Risk for Obesity

SUNDAY, Feb. 19 (HealthDay News) -- A new animal study suggests that a genetic mutation could put certain people at higher risk for becoming obese if they eat high-fat diets.At the moment, the practical uses of the research seem to be limited, but ph...

Female Cancer Survivors Report Worse Health Habits: Survey

MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Female cancer survivors are more likely to smoke and have other unhealthy behaviors than women who have never had cancer, a new study finds.Researchers compared nearly 20,000 women ageD 35 and older with no history...

Fewer Melanoma Deaths in Counties With More Dermatologists

MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Counties with more dermatologists have lower rates of deaths from melanoma, a new study finds.Researchers compared the number of dermatologists and melanoma deaths in 2,472 U.S. counties between January 2002 and De...

Hepatitis C Now Kills More Americans Than HIV

MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Deaths from hepatitis C have increased steadily in the United States in recent years, in part because many people don't know they have the disease, a new government report says.More Americans now die of hepatitis C...

Bird Flu Studies Can Be Published After All: WHO

SATURDAY, Feb. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Research on a mutated, more contagious form of the bird flu virus can be published in full, the World Health Organization announced Friday, despite concerns that bioterrorists could use the information to start a...

Pregnancy Complications May Predict Heart Trouble Later

MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Certain complications during pregnancy appear to raise the mother's risk of cardiovascular disease during middle age, a new study has found.Women with high blood pressure in pregnancy, known as preeclampsia, or pre...

Study Links Colic in Infants to Migraines in Moms

MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Experts are beginning to believe some that some non-headache health problems in childhood -- such as vomiting and vertigo -- might be linked to migraines later in life. Now, a new study suggests a connection betwee...

Lowering Cancer Risk: Foods, Exercise, Alcohol, and More

These lifestyle choices may make cancer less likely. By Gina Shaw Feature Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD You’ve seen the hype-filled headlines: “The Cancer Prevention Diet!” “Slash Your Risk of Cancer ...

Slideshow: 10 Worst Cities for Spring Allergies

Is Your City on the List?Wherever you live, you’re likely to come into contact with allergy-causing pollen. The nonprofit Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America (AAFA) has identified its annual list of "spring allergy capitals" for 2011. AAFA eva...

Spring Allergies Strike Early This Year

Experts Say Tree Pollen Season May Be Long and Painful By Brenda Goodman, MA Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Feb. 17, 2012 -- Got a stuffy nose, sore throat, watery eyes, or throbbing head? ...

How to Stay Awake Naturally

By Camille Peri Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD With more and more of us getting less and less sleep, it’s tempting to reach for a Red Bull or an espresso when we feel sleepy at work. But consuming caffeine to...

7 Easy Snoring Remedies: Weight, Alcohol, Hydration, and More

Help put snoring to rest with these 7 quit-snoring tips. By Linda Melone Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD You may be among the 45% of normal adults who snore at least occasionally or you likely...

FDA Warning on 39 Million Electric Toothbrushes

Serious Face, Mouth Injuries From Arm & Hammer, Crest 'Spinbrush' By Daniel J. DeNoon Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Feb. 17, 2012 -- The Spinbrush electric toothbrush -- heavily markete...

Findings on HIV-Resistant Sex Workers May Help Vaccine Efforts

THURSDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- In studying how HIV is transmitted, researchers have discovered that some African sex workers are naturally resistant to the virus, a finding that could influence prevention efforts.These women are protected by a...

Genome Map Might Help Save Tasmanian Devil From Extinction

THURSDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have sequenced the genomes of the animal known as the Tasmanian devil and the transmissible facial cancer that threatens the species with extinction.The findings may help efforts to save the meat-eati...

propylthiouracil

GENERIC NAME: propylthiouracil BRAND NAME: None available DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Propylthiouracil (PTU) is an oral medication that is used to manage hyperthyroidism which is due to an overactive thyroid gland. It is an anti-thyroid drug th...

Health Tip: When a Child Resists Going to Bed

(HealthDay News) -- Getting your youngster to go to sleep is the most stressful time of day for many parents. But it doesn't have to be.The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to help tackle toddlers' sleep troubles:Create, a consistent, quie...