Childhood obesity increases likelihood of a cranial disorder that may cause blindness
(Kaiser Permanente) Children who are overweight or obese -- particularly older, non-Hispanic white girls -- are more likely to have a neurological disorder known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a rare condition that can result in blindness, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in the Journal of Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed electronic health records in this cross-sectional, population-based study of 900,000 children ages 11-19 years old, and found 78 cases of pediatric idiopathic intracranial hypertension. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
iReporter survives deadly bacteria
While hanging a Christmas tree ornament, Percy von Lipinski lost his balance and pricked his left hand on a pine needle. He had no idea that the incident would nearly cost him his entire hand -- and perhaps his life. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
