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HealthDay News Postpartum Depression Affects New Dads, Too Certain men at greater risk, doctors say TUESDAY, Jan. 17, 2017 Men can also suffer from postpartum depression after their baby is born. "Dads want to be part of the newborn experience, but often they feel like they're on the 'outside,' " said Dr. Yaprak Harri... » Read the full article James Bond Has Kicked Butts, But His Co-Stars Haven't Smoking scenes still appear in nearly every '007' film, study finds MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2017 Being a secret agent is risky enough without adding cigarette smoking to the mix. So it's good news that James Bond seems to have kicked the health-harming habit about 15 years ago, a new study says. ... » Read the full article Can HIV Drugs Boost Syphilis Risk? Meds may raise susceptibility to bacterium that causes the sexually transmitted disease, study suggests MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2017 Gay and bisexual men taking antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV infection may be at increased risk for syphilis, new research contends. Based on a review of available evid... » Read the full article Most Smokers With Mental Illness Want to Kick the Habit But psychiatrists and caseworkers often don't recognize this need, survey finds MONDAY, Jan. 16, 2017 Nearly six in 10 Americans with severe mental illness smoke, and a new study suggests that many of them want to quit. The problem is that many of these patients don't get help from their psychiatri... » Read the full article Watching Others 'Vape' May Trigger Urge to Smoke Newer e-cigarettes boost same impulses as real cigarettes, researcher says FRIDAY, Jan. 13, 2017 A type of e-cigarette called a vape pen can trigger the urge to smoke among young adults as much as seeing someone smoke cigarettes, a new study contends. "The new e-cigarettes, known as vape pens,... » Read the full article Brain Deficits in Preemies May Start Before Birth Study links weak brain wiring connections in fetuses with preterm delivery THURSDAY, Jan. 12, 2017 Problems with brain wiring in premature babies appear to arise months before they are born, a small study suggests. The study authors said that roughly 10 percent of American babies are born pret... » Read the full article 'Stress Ball' in Your Brain May Be Key to Heart Risks New brain-scan study helps pinpoint a neurological link between anxiety, cardiovascular disease WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11, 2017 Doctors have long known that a stressed life does no favors for the heart, and new research may help unravel why that's so. A Harvard team says heightened activity in... » Read the full article The Etiquette of Achoo! Cover your sneeze to protect those around you, health experts advise WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11, 2017 Sneezing is your body's way of getting rid of nasal invaders like pollen, pet hair or viruses. But while sneezes may be good for you, they can spread germs to others. Texas A&M University He... » Read the full article HealthDay Living: Creamy Mashed Cauliflower A vegetable that replaces potatoes cooking-video » Watch now The Year After Weight Loss Maintenance tips to prevent regain diet-video » Watch now Cooking With New Greens Easy recipes for watercress and dandelion cooking-video » Watch now Featured: eHealth Portal Health and medical information changes rapidly--even hourly. New studies and findings are reported daily. It is imperative for eHealth portals to stay up-to-date with these studies and findings to encourage their visitors to bookmark and visit daily. Manage Your Newsletter If you don't want to receive this newsletter anymore, please let us know. © 2015 HealthBanks, Inc. All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy HEALTHBANKS, INC. 15 New England Executive Park Burlington, MA 01803 HealthDay News Service 83 East Avenue, Suite 210 Norwalk CT 06851 Phone: (203) 855-1400 »Visit us online

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HealthDay News Gun Violence May Be 'Contagious,' Study Suggests Those at highest risk for being shot had most friends who had recently been shot TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2017 To predict someone's risk of becoming a victim of gun violence, a new study offers a suggestion: Look at the company they keep. Researchers report that gun violence may actually be "contagious," wi... » Read the full article Sleep May Help People Process Traumatic Events Researchers find sleep weakens emotions stemming from disturbing events MONDAY, Jan. 2, 2017 Sleeping soon after a traumatic event can help some people cope, a new Swiss study suggests. Two groups of volunteers were shown a video with traumatic images. One group slept for the night after se... » Read the full article Health Tip: Set a Health Goal That Lasts Stick with it all year long If you're making a New Year's resolution to get healthy, choose a goal that you can achieve and maintain beyond the first month of 2017. The American Council on Exercise recommends: Set a small, specifi... » Read the full article Did You Know Biting Your Nails Can Make You Sick? Here are 5 reasons to give up your nervous habit FRIDAY, Dec. 30, 2016 Nail biting can leave you with more than just unsightly fingernails -- it can have long-term consequences on your health, scientists say. Researchers at the Texas A&M University Health Science... » Read the full article Making New Year's Resolutions That Last Think small, manageable goals -- not sweeping lifestyle changes, psychologists advise FRIDAY, Dec. 30, 2016 Though made with the best of intentions, most New Year's resolutions last about as long as the bubbles in leftover champagne. That's why experts from the American Psycho... » Read the full article Melanoma Rates Rise in Some States, Fall in Others Local sun-safety campaigns may be key to progress against the deadly skin cancer, researchers say THURSDAY, Dec. 29, 2016 Rates of melanoma cases and deaths are either rising or falling, depending on which state you might be living in, a new study finds. Between 2003 and 2013, Americans living in the Midwest and Sou... » Read the full article Disabled Children Face Bullying Throughout School Years More must be done to teach them how to respond to aggression, researcher says WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2016 Bullying is a problem that affects almost all students in some ways, but for disabled children it's a problem that seems to last throughout their school years. Disabl... » Read the full article Men Don't Know About Risks to Fertility, Survey Finds It's not commonly known that factors such as obesity, laptop use on lap can affect sperm counts WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2016 Many men don't know about risk factors that can lead to infertility, a new study reveals. In a survey, Canadian men could identify only about half of the activities and medical conditions that c... » Read the full article HealthDay TV: TV, Tablets, Smartphones and Weight Too much screen time can lead to weight problems in adolescents, new study finds. » Watch now HealthDay Living: New Year's Pork and Sauerkraut A slow cooker for a holiday tradition cooking-video » Watch now Could Social Media Make You Depressed? Online activity can affect your emotions wellness-video » Watch now Baked Crab Dip Yogurt lightens up a favorite hot appetizer cooking-video » Watch now Featured: eHealth Portal Health and medical information changes rapidly--even hourly. New studies and findings are reported daily. It is imperative for eHealth portals to stay up-to-date with these studies and findings to encourage their visitors to bookmark and visit daily. Manage Your Newsletter If you don't want to receive this newsletter anymore, please let us know. © 2015 HealthBanks, Inc. All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy HEALTHBANKS, INC. 15 New England Executive Park Burlington, MA 01803 HealthDay News Service 83 East Avenue, Suite 210 Norwalk CT 06851 Phone: (203) 855-1400 »Visit us online