Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off Toxic Reaction: Study

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors should avoid ordering certain antibiotics for older patients who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, such as Lipitor, Canadian researchers say.

Hot Weather Takes Toll on Farmworkers: Study

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Even after they leave the fields at the end of hot day, farmworkers still have to cope with high levels of heat and humidity in their living quarters, a new study shows.

Junk Food Ads May Help Drive Obesity in Hispanic Kids, Study Suggests

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. Hispanic children have high rates of obesity, and a new study suggests exposure to junk food ads on television might be one reason why.

Health, Not Age, Affects Benefits of Implanted Heart Device: Study

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Elderly people may gain as much benefit from having implantable cardioverter defibrillators as younger people, according to a new study.

Saturated Fat May Make the Brain Vulnerable to Alzheimer's

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- A diet high in saturated fat can quickly rob the brain of a key chemical that helps protect against Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

Many Young Americans Unaware They're Infected With HIV

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- The younger you are, the less likely you are to realize you are infected with HIV or receive treatment for it, a new study finds.

Kids With Autism May Find Human Voice Unpleasant

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- A new brain-imaging study could help explain why children with autism have difficulty with verbal communication: They may not get much pleasure from the human voice.

Red Meat Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- People who eat a lot of red meat increase their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while those who cut down on red meat cut their risk.

Tobacco Laws for Minors May Cut Adult Smoking as Well

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Strict controls on the sale of cigarettes to youth may also reduce adult smoking, a new study suggests.

Gene Variants May Play Role in Obesity

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.

BPA Exposure Tied to Undescended Testicles in Boys

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Fetal exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked to low levels of a key developmental hormone in newborn boys with undescended testicles, according to an early new study.

Health Highlights: June 17, 2013

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Sibling Bullying Can Lead to Depression, Anxiety in Victims

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.

Minority Kids With Autism Less Likely to Use Specialty Services: Study

MONDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) -- Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.

Health Tip: At Greater Risk for Obesity?

(HealthDay News) -- Overeating can be a sure ticket to gaining weight and eventually becoming obese.

Health Tip: If You Have Braces

(HealthDay News) -- Eating healthy is especially important when you have braces. That means avoiding sugary foods, which could lead to plaque build-up and tooth decay.