Babies With Cleft Lip: Normal Adulthood Likely
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The final analysis included more than 2,300 babies born with clefts and more than 1.4 million infants not born with clefts.
The study findings were published online Sept. 26 in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
One expert said there can be a lot of variance in how a cleft lip and cleft palate are treated because there are no established standards of care.
“Clefts of the lip and palate occur...
First Baby Born With DNA From 3 Parents
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First Baby Born With DNA From 3 Parents
By E.J. Mundell
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A now 5-month-old baby boy is the first worldwide to be born using a controversial technique that combines DNA from three people — two women and a man.
As reported Tuesday by New Scientist magazine, the technique is designed to help couples who carry...
Kidney Stone? Try a Roller Coaster Ride
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Kidney Stone? Try a Roller Coaster Ride
By Robert Preidt
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Anyone who’s suffered a kidney stone just wants the urinary obstruction gone. Now, preliminary research suggests relief might even be fun: a roller coaster ride.
There’s been anecdotal evidence from patients that these amusement park rides...
Can Pregnancy Problems Signal Future Health Risks?
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MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Some pregnancy complications may signal a higher risk of health problems later in life, according to a heart specialist.
High blood pressure (hypertension) or diabetes that develops during pregnancy usually gets better soon after delivery. But women who’ve had these conditions aren’t off the hook, said Dr. Monika Sanghavi,...
Spare Tire: Worse for Heart Than Love Handles?
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MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Belly fat — especially hidden fat deep in the gut — may indicate increased risk for heart disease, a new study suggests.
The six-year study of more than 1,000 adults found people with a “spare tire” in their midsection had a greater risk for heart disease compared to those with visible flab elsewhere under the skin —...
Are There Alternatives to Statins?
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Are There Alternatives to Statins?
By Dennis Thompson
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Statins are the go-to therapy for lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol, but other treatments also can effectively reduce risk of future heart problems, a new evidence review reports.
These alternative therapies — including a heart-healthy diet,...
Officials: Spraying Working on FL Zika Mosquitoes
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Officials: Spraying Working on FL Zika Mosquitoes
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Sept. 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Aerial spraying of insecticides seems to be stopping the spread of the Zika virus in south Florida, health officials said Friday.
Seventy-four confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne infection that causes devastating birth defects have been reported...
Gastric Bypass May Bring Infant Nutrition Deficits
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Sept. 26, 2016 — Infants born to women who’ve had a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass are more likely to be small for their gestational age and have nutritional deficiencies at birth, even if the mother takes supplements during pregnancy, a study suggests.
“We’d previously shown that there are nutrient deficiencies because of malabsorption in women who’ve undergone bariatric...
How Older People Can Head Off Drug Interactions
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How Older People Can Head Off Drug Interactions
By Mary Elizabeth Dallas
HealthDay Reporter
SATURDAY, Sept. 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Potentially serious drug interactions are a daily threat to older people who take multiple medications and supplements, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
One drug can affect the effectiveness of other drugs and how your...
Jack Pan Exiting as STX Entertainment Marketing Chief
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Former Universal exectuive president Eddie Egan will step in as interim marketing president.
STX Entertainment president of marketing Jack Pan is exiting the independent studio, with former Universal and Illumination marketing chief Eddie Egan taking over as interim president.
“Jack informed us that he will be leaving the company to devote more time helping care for his family. He...
