More Americans developing gout; obesity blamed (Reuters)

Reuters – A growing number of Americans are being diagnosed with the painful form of arthritis known as gout — thanks in large part, researchers say, to the national obesity epidemic.

Repackaged Avastin caused eye infections in Florida (Reuters)

Reuters – Repackaged injections of the cancer drug Avastin, also known as bevacizumab, have caused a cluster of serious eye infections in the Miami, Florida area, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday.

Child brides have more mental illness (Reuters)

Reuters – Child brides more often face psychiatric disorders than women who marry after they turn 18, researchers have found.

Health Tip: Seniors, Prepare for Exercise (HealthDay)

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Exercise is beneficial at any age, and
seniors can certainly enjoy its many benefits. But before getting started,
you should learn how to exercise safely.

Health Tip: Plan for Potty Training (HealthDay)

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Preparing for potty training can help make
the process easier for you and your toddler.

Frailty May Threaten Melanoma Survival More Than Age (HealthDay)

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) — A new study says physical
frailty is more important than age at predicting poor outcomes for
patients with melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Trial of Cancer-Fighting Virus Shows Promise (HealthDay)

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) — A new type of cancer
treatment that uses a virus to infect and destroy tumor cells without
harming normal cells is showing promise in early clinical trials.

Experimental obesity drug beats placebo again (Reuters)

Reuters – The experimental weight-loss drug lorcaserin may spur modest weight loss without the heart risks of some older drugs, a new clinical trial confirms — though whether the medication will ever reach the market remains up in the air.

The Container Game

One of the most fascinating things you’ll witness as your baby grows older is his gradual realization that he can explore and control his world without having to rely on someone else to do it for him. “Babies begin to develop an understanding of cause-and-effect, which is a big point in their development,” says Jennifer Butcher, Ph.D., a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor. “If they shake a rattle, it makes a sound. If they let go of an object, it falls.”

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CDC: Half of Americans have a sugary drink daily (AP)

AP – Health officials say half of Americans drink a soda or sugary beverage each day — and some are downing an awful lot.

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