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  • Could Nasal Spray of 'Love Hormone' Treat Autism?

    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions known to be involved with processing social information, a small study found. Researchers and other experts stressed that the study… [read more]

  • Dinosaurs May Have Suffered From Arthritis

    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says. When examining a specimen of a pliosaur, researchers from University of Bristol in England noticed that the dinosaur had signs of a degenerative condition similar to human arthritis… [read more]

  • Paralyzed Patients Use Mind to Move Robotic Arm

    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Two stroke patients who had lost the use of their arms and legs were able to use their brains to move a robotic arm, researchers report. In fact, one patient was able to use the arm to grasp a thermos of water, bring the thermos to her mouth and sip from a… [read more]

  • FDA Panel Backs At-Home HIV Test

    TUESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended Tuesday approval of the first HIV test that would give people the results in the privacy of their own home. The 17 panel members were unanimous in voting that the benefits of the test were… [read more]

  • CDC Lowers Lead-Poisoning Threshold for Kids

    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials on Wednesday lowered the threshold for what's considered lead poisoning in young children. The change by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduces the definition of lead poisoning from 10 micrograms of lead per… [read more]

  • Health Highlights: May 16, 2012

    Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Only 1 in 4 Sunscreens Effective and Safe: Report A new report claims that only 25 percent of 800 tested sunscreens provide protection for your skin without using potentially harmful ingredients… [read more]

  • Urban Hospitals May Act as Breeding Ground for MRSA

    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — A dangerous antibiotic-resistant "superbug" appears to originate in hospitals in large cities and then spreads to smaller hospitals, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland analyzed the genetic makeup of more than… [read more]

  • Genetic Test May Spot Raised Autism Risk

    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Researchers report that a new DNA test may be able to spot an increased risk of autism in children as young as 6 months old. The genetic screen, called ARISk, is designed for babies and toddlers who have a sibling with autism, a developmental disorder… [read more]

  • Health Tip: When Physical Therapy Ends

    (HealthDay News) — Don't become a couch potato just because your doctor's prescription for physical therapy has run out. The American Council on Exercise suggests how to transition from physical therapy to a regular exercise regimen: Make a commitment to staying physically active and fit… [read more]

  • Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem

    WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports. Atrial fibrillation increases a person's risk of heart attack, stroke and death. It was already known… [read more]