The Checkup Archive: General Health

That lingering cough

Don't think I don't see you glaring at me. Yes, those are my kids, coughing up a storm. And, yes, if they were your kids, I'd be glaring at you. I wish I could hang big signs around my son's and daughter's necks saying "No longer contagious -- we think."...

By Jennifer LaRue Huget  |  November 19, 2009; 7:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (12)
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When the handwriting on the wall spells autism

A new and very small study shows that kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to have worse handwriting than their non-ASD peers. Of 14 kids with ASD and 14 without who were asked to complete a standardized handwriting test, those with ASD specifically had trouble forming letter shapes correctly....

By Jennifer LaRue Huget  |  November 12, 2009; 7:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (14)
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Which diet makes you happy?

In the ongoing debate about which diet is the best, here's a question you may not have heard before: Which diet is most likely to make you happy? A new study, surprisingly, indicates that when it comes to elevating your mood, not all diets are created equal....

By Rob Stein  |  November 11, 2009; 7:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (5)
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Cat catches swine flu

Does the swine flu pandemic pose a threat to your pet? Yes, according to a report out today from the American Veterinary Medical Association. A cat in Iowa has tested positive for the H1N1 virus, state officials confirmed this morning, "marking the first time a cat has been diagnosed with...

By Rob Stein  |  November 4, 2009; 12:25 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (21)
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Sneezes spread paranoia

During these days of swine flu fears, common sneezes and coughs are spreading more than just colds and the flu. They're spreading paranoia, according to new research. University of Michigan psychologist Spike Lee and colleagues decided to test whether people's fears of sneezes and coughs spilled over into other areas....

By Rob Stein  |  November 4, 2009; 7:15 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Spreading swine flu

People may be able to spread swine flu even after their symptoms have subsided, according to new research. A study of Air Force cadets who came down with the flu this summer found that a significant proportion of them were still "shedding" virus more than 24 hours after their fever...

By Rob Stein  |  October 21, 2009; 7:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (6)
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Older Entries in This Category »

Getting Guys to Wash Their Hands, Rob Stein , October 15, 2009
My Son Ate Raw Hamburger: Now What?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , September 29, 2009
Preventing Falls Among the Elderly, Jennifer LaRue Huget , September 23, 2009
What Do You Eat When You've Got the Flu?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , September 22, 2009
Mail-Order Pharmacy Woes, Jennifer LaRue Huget , September 21, 2009
Gene Therapy For Colorblindness?, Rob Stein , September 17, 2009
Showered with Pathogens?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , September 14, 2009
In Praise of Thunder Thighs, Jennifer LaRue Huget , September 9, 2009
Prostate Cancer Caused By a Virus?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , September 8, 2009
Beware the CT Scan?, Rob Stein , August 27, 2009
U.S. Lifespan Hits Record High, Rob Stein , August 20, 2009
Crocs in the Pool, Jennifer LaRue Huget , August 17, 2009
The Health Hazards of Pessimism, Rob Stein , August 13, 2009
The Truth about Blue M&Ms, Jennifer LaRue Huget , August 3, 2009
Alternative Medicine Spending Soars, Rob Stein , July 30, 2009
FDA Rules Mercury Amalgam Fillings Safe, Jennifer LaRue Huget , July 29, 2009
CDC: Childhood Obesity Epidemic Slowing, Rob Stein , July 23, 2009
Cure For Childhood Insomnia?, Rob Stein , July 23, 2009
Cash-Strapped Adults Curb Smoking, Drinking, Jennifer LaRue Huget , July 20, 2009
Beware Antibiotics for Ear Infections, Rob Stein , July 16, 2009
Sickening Sand, Jennifer LaRue Huget , July 13, 2009
Celiac Disease Increases Sharply, Rob Stein , July 9, 2009
Is IQ Linked to Longevity?, Rob Stein , July 2, 2009
Acetaminophen Worries, Rob Stein , July 1, 2009
The Best Part of the Mediterrannean Diet, Rob Stein , June 25, 2009
Why Are Teen Births Rising?, Rob Stein , June 18, 2009
Watch Out For That Monitor!, Rob Stein , June 11, 2009
What Not to Do with a Dead Bat, Jennifer LaRue Huget , June 1, 2009
Mysterious Missing Fingerprints, Rob Stein , May 28, 2009
Sour Economy Hits Health, Rob Stein , May 21, 2009
Life's Big Questions: What Should My Stool Look Like?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , May 19, 2009
Learning to Love the Female Condom, Jennifer LaRue Huget , May 18, 2009
Is That Right? Juicy Juice for Brain Development, Jennifer LaRue Huget , May 15, 2009
The FDA, Making the World Safe -- From Cheerios, Jennifer LaRue Huget , May 13, 2009
Here Comes the Sun. And the Sunscreen., Jennifer LaRue Huget , May 12, 2009
Plus-Size Clothes, continued..., Jennifer LaRue Huget , May 11, 2009
Nourishing Gifts for Mom, Jennifer LaRue Huget , May 8, 2009
Older Moms Linked to Longer Lives, Rob Stein , May 7, 2009
Proton-Pump Inhibitors and Plavix Don't Mix, Jennifer LaRue Huget , May 6, 2009
Inept Health Reporting? Blame the PR People!, Jennifer LaRue Huget , May 6, 2009
Do Plus-Size Clothes for Teens Endorse Obesity?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , May 4, 2009
Keeping One Eye on Food-Borne Illness, Jennifer LaRue Huget , April 29, 2009
How Are You Preparing for Swine Flu?, Amy Adkins , April 27, 2009
For Kids with Eczema, a Simple Solution, Jennifer LaRue Huget , April 27, 2009
On Keeping Size 10s When You're Now a 14, Jennifer LaRue Huget , April 21, 2009
Do All Yogis Vote Alike?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , April 20, 2009
Let's Talk Health-Care Reform, Jennifer LaRue Huget , April 17, 2009
Does Facebook Lead to Bad Grades? , Rob Stein , April 16, 2009
What to Eat in the Company Caf, Nancy Szokan , April 14, 2009
A Most Unusual Lunch: Placenta, Jennifer LaRue Huget , April 13, 2009
Common Asthma Treatment Ineffective, Rob Stein , April 9, 2009
What Do You Want From Your Health Blog?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , April 8, 2009
A Warning on 4,800-Calorie Burger? Lighten Up!, Jennifer LaRue Huget , April 3, 2009
One Miracle Berry That Lives Up to Hype, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 31, 2009
Celebrity Bike-Ride Shoulder Injuries, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 27, 2009
Seeing Clearly Now, With Two Pairs of Specs, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 25, 2009
A Conversation about Constipation, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 24, 2009
A New Wind A-Blowin' for Medical Marijuana?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 20, 2009
Would a Ski Helmet Have Saved Natasha Richardson?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 19, 2009
Should You Take Aspirin Daily?, Rob Stein , March 19, 2009
Down with Diets!, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 17, 2009
Pancreatic Cancer News You Can't Use, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 13, 2009
A Wake-Up Call for Insomniacs, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 11, 2009
Five Facts about Aortic Valve Surgery, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 9, 2009
How We Eat When Times are Tough, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 6, 2009
Doodle? Do, to Improve Concentration, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 4, 2009
Barbie, Mom and Body Image, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 3, 2009
Young People Felled by Flu, Jennifer LaRue Huget , March 2, 2009
Health News on the Web: Where Do You Get Yours?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , February 27, 2009
Which Diet Works?, Rob Stein , February 26, 2009
Is Less More for Heart Attack Patients?, Rob Stein , February 19, 2009
Keeping the Big Boss Healthy -- at a Cost, Jennifer LaRue Huget , January 28, 2009
Sexually Transmitted Disease in America, Jennifer LaRue Huget , January 14, 2009
Sleep and the Common Cold, Jennifer LaRue Huget , January 13, 2009
Health Hoaxes, Revisited, Jennifer LaRue Huget , January 12, 2009
Group Names Top Health Hoaxes of 2008, Jennifer LaRue Huget , January 5, 2009
A New Reason to Catch More ZZZs?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , December 24, 2008
Six Holiday Myths Debunked, Rob Stein , December 19, 2008
Asthma, Bowel Cleansers -- And What You Should Know, Jennifer LaRue Huget , December 12, 2008
States of Good Health, Jennifer LaRue Huget , December 5, 2008
Great American Smokeout Makes the Most of Mondays, Jennifer LaRue Huget , November 19, 2008
Caffeine, Your Baby, and You, Jennifer LaRue Huget , November 5, 2008
'Falling Back' May Protect Your Heart, Rob Stein , October 30, 2008
Adventures in Tooth Whitening, Jennifer LaRue Huget , October 27, 2008
'Stayin' Alive'? What Are My Other Choices?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , October 22, 2008
New Cancer Culprit: Incense?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , August 29, 2008
Study Pokes Holes in Nut Ban, Jennifer LaRue Huget , August 27, 2008
Flu Stories, Jennifer LaRue Huget , August 26, 2008
The Ear Infection/Fat Connection, Jennifer LaRue Huget , August 22, 2008
Kidney Stones? Lay Off the Iced Tea, Jennifer LaRue Huget , August 15, 2008
ER Docs Warn: Don't Text While Rollerblading, Jennifer LaRue Huget , August 5, 2008
Oops! Be Gone, Tattoo., Rob Stein , July 24, 2008
Simple Steps for Post-50 Health, Jennifer LaRue Huget , July 22, 2008
Optimism May Help Heart Health, Jennifer LaRue Huget , July 16, 2008
Yoga as Bunion Buster?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , July 4, 2008
My Real Age? 41.7!, Jennifer LaRue Huget , July 2, 2008
Victoria's Eye-Popping Secret, Jennifer LaRue Huget , July 1, 2008
Heart Health, With Apologies to George Carlin, Jennifer LaRue Huget , June 27, 2008
YouTube Put to Good Use, Jennifer LaRue Huget , June 18, 2008
On Living Longer, Jennifer LaRue Huget , June 13, 2008
How Will You Die?, Rob Stein , June 12, 2008
Antibiotics Before You Brush?, Jennifer LaRue Huget , June 11, 2008
Man, Is It Ever Hot!, Jennifer LaRue Huget , June 10, 2008
 
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