HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials said
Tuesday that they’re seeing some complications among pregnant women as the
swine flu continues to spread across the country, and that this high-risk
group needs to take antivirals as soon as infection is suspected.
Archive for May 14th, 2009
Pregnant Women Should Take Flu Drugs Promptly (HealthDay)
Thursday, May 14th, 2009Folic Acid Reduces Infant Heart Defects (HealthDay)
Thursday, May 14th, 2009HealthDay - TUESDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) — Since the mandatory addition of
folic acid to flour, pasta and other grain products took effect in Canada
more than a decade ago, fewer babies have been born with congenital heart
defects, researchers report.
Productivity Takes a Hit From Obesity, Diabetes (HealthDay)
Thursday, May 14th, 2009HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) — Obese workers with diabetes are
less productive than their normal-weight co-workers, says a U.S.
study.
Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Thursday, May 14th, 2009HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — As a mom-to-be who is driving a car or a
passenger, you’re buckling up for two.
Health Tip: Be Proactive at Your Next Doctor Visit (HealthDay)
Thursday, May 14th, 2009HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — If you don’t go to the doctor very often,
it’s important to make the most of every visit.
Clinical Trials Update: May 13, 2009 (HealthDay)
Thursday, May 14th, 2009HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com and CenterWatch:
Health Highlights: May 13, 2009 (HealthDay)
Thursday, May 14th, 2009HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay:
More Single Women Are Having Babies (HealthDay)
Thursday, May 14th, 2009HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) — The number of unmarried
women having children has risen sharply in the United States and several
other countries, according to U.S. health officials.
Most Depressed Teens Don’t Get Treatment (HealthDay)
Thursday, May 14th, 2009HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one in 10 American
adolescents have experienced at least one bout of major depression in the
past year, but only about 39 percent of those cases received treatment, a
new government report released Wednesday shows.
For Dialysis Patients, More Pills = Lower Quality of Life (HealthDay)
Thursday, May 14th, 2009HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) — The more pills that kidney
dialysis patients take, the more side effects they suffer and the worse
their quality of life, a new study finds.