Drinking Linked to Disability Among Older Americans
December 17, 2001 |
Parents' Behavior Affects Development of Low Birth Weight Babies
December 6, 2001 |
Specialists less Likely to Provide Care to Medicaid Managed Care Patients
December 4, 2001 |
Minority Medicaid Recipients Least Likely to be on Most Effective AIDS Drugs
December 4, 2001 |
Hospital 'T.L.C.' Linked to Heart Attack Recovery
December 4, 2001 |
Psychological Barriers Prevent Some Mentally Ill From Seeking Help
December 4, 2001 |
Many Seniors Forced to Skip Prescription Meds Because of Cost
December 4, 2001 |
Physicians Screening More Patients For Prostate Cancer
December 4, 2001 |
Gatekeepers may not be Essential to Keep HMO Costs Down
December 1, 2001 |
Psychological Barriers Prevent Some Mentally Ill From Seeking Help
December 1, 2001 |
A Smile a Day Keeps Heart Disease Away
November 21, 2001 |
Women with Higher Education Have Less Risk of Heart Disease
November 21, 2001 |
Both Peer and Parent Behaviors Affect Teen Gang Activity
November 19, 2001 |
Even Small Rise in Family Income Helps Young Children from Poor Families
November 19, 2001 |
Poverty, Maternal Depression Linked to Slowed Early Development
November 19, 2001 |
Pre-Teens Involved in Hobbies and Sports get Better Grades, are Better Behaved
November 19, 2001 |
Racial Difference Seen in Effectiveness of Stop-Smoking Programs
November 19, 2001 |
Attention-Deficit Linked to Smokers' Self-Medication Needs
November 19, 2001 |
Even Small Rise in Family Income Helps Young Children from Poor Families
November 19, 2001 |
Poverty, Maternal Depression Linked to Slowed Early Development
November 19, 2001 |
Underage Smokers Respond to Threat of Legal Penalties
November 15, 2001 |
Immunization Rates High Among Vulnerable Children Despite More Shots
November 8, 2001 |
Nutrition Education Can Lower A Woman's Risk of Heart Disease Before Menopause
November 5, 2001 |
Weight, Worry and Wallet Predict Functional Limitations in Middle-Age Women
November 8, 2001 |
Physical Activity and High Quality of Life Go Together in Older Women
November 5, 2001 |
Success of HIV Therapy may Discourage Safe Sex
November 1, 2001 |
"Moderate Drinkers Healthier Than Abstainers and Ex-Drinkers
November 1, 2001 |
Military Personnel Would Rather Smoke Than Gain Weight
November 1, 2001 |
Anxiety Over Breast Self-Examination may Lead to Low Compliance
November 1, 2001 |
Promoting Physical Activity Runs Risk of Promoting Unhealthy Eating Concerns
November 1, 2001 |
Nurses Advise Patients to Quit Smoking Only Half the Time
November 1, 2001 |
Those Who Recognize "5-A-Day" Message Eat the Most Fruits and Vegetables
November 1, 2001 |
"Back to Sleep" may Slow Development of Head Control
October 11, 2001 |
Older Girls with ADHD Have More Depression, Anxiety, Smarts
October 11, 2001 |
Relaxation with Guided Imagery Eases Cancer Distress
October 9, 2001 |
Rural Residents Less Likely to Use Preventive Health Services
October 1, 2001 |
Counseling Can Help Lower Blood Pressure
October 1, 2001 |
"Drive-Through" Mastectomies Becoming More Common
October 1, 2001 |
Low-Wage Workers won't Spring for Health Benefits
October 1, 2001 |
Doctors Fail to Promote Physical Activity
October 1, 2001 |
Diabetes Control Falling Short Among African Americans
October 1, 2001 |
Moose, Deer Come Out After Sundown, A Warning to Evening Drivers
October 1, 2001 |
Children's Hospitalization May Be Good Time to Talk About Smoking Cessation with Parents
October 1, 2001 |
Depression and Hypertension Linked, But Not Directly
September 24, 2001 |
Post-Traumatic Stress Related to Medical Problems
September 24, 2001 |
Ending Poverty, Not Just Welfare, May Be Key To Helping Mothers And Kids
September 21, 2001 |
Television Can Enhance Children's Intellectual Development, Study Finds
September 21, 2001 |
Benefits Of Quality Child Care Last Into Elementary School
September 21, 2001 |
Hispanics, Health Care Providers Perceive Different Barriers to Screening and Preventive Medicine
September 15, 2001 |
Both Genetics and Diet Influence Cholesterol Levels
September 6, 2001 |
Quality Of Life Is Not Affected By Diagnosis of Cancer
September 5, 2001 |
Poor Diets May Worsen Health Risks In Spouses Of Smokers
September 5, 2001 |
Kids Adjust Well To Mother's Breast Cancer Diagnosis
September 5, 2001 |
Psychological Trauma of Heart Attack May Undermine Treatment
August 30, 2001 |
Meditation Training Lessens Symptoms of Chronic Illnesses
August 30, 2001 |
Awareness During Surgery Leaves Emotional Scars
August 30, 2001 |
Smoking May Ease Anger And Anxiety, Acting as Trigger
August 20, 2001 |
The Path to Quitting Smoking is Paved With Health Benefits
August 20, 2001 |
Center for the Advancement of Health to Develop Urban-Life Indicators
August 16, 2001 |
Expanding Access to TB Treatment Fastest Way To Reduce Infection In Homeless
August 14, 2001 |
Certain Types of Counseling in Primary Care Settings About Physical Activity are Effective in Improving Fitness
August 7, 2001 |
Uninsured, Medicaid Patients More Likely To Die From Heart Attack
August 1, 2001 |
Stress Of Neighborhood Noise, Pollution Can Undermine Health
August 1, 2001 |
Simple Handwashing Reduces Rates Of Respiratory Illness
August 1, 2001 |
Past Domestic Violence Predicts Future Risk For Women
August 1, 2001 |
Many Law Enforcement Officers Leave Loaded Guns Unlocked
August 1, 2001 |
Few Drawbacks To Following Low-Fat, High-Fiber Diet
August 1, 2001 |
Exercise Offers Emotional Benefits For The Frail Elderly
August 1, 2001 |
Counseling Improves Safe Sex Practices Among HIV-Positive Individuals
August 1, 2001 |
Community Activism Helps Curb Homelessness
August 1, 2001 |
Depression Worsens Outcome In Diabetes
July 24, 2001 |
Religion
May Help Lower Blood Pressure In African-Americans
July 24, 2001 |
Signs
Of Suicidal Tendencies Found Hidden In Dead Poets' Writings
July 24, 2001 |
Poor
Reading Skills Have Both Physical, Environmental Causes
July 20, 2001 |
Teachers
Influence Students' Formation of Prejudiced Beliefs
July 20, 2001 |
Counseling
Helps War Refugee Mothers, Their Children Cope
July 20, 2001 |
Children
Lead The Way When It Comes To Asthma Management
July 15, 2001 |
Body
Mass Index Related to Risk of Asthma
July , 2001 |
Meditation
May Cut Stress, Improving Mental and Physical Health
July 6, 2001 |
Patients
with Advanced Cancer Willing To Accept Riskier Chemotherapy
July 4, 2001 |
Emotional
Support Keeps Brain Going into Old Age
July 4, 2001 |
Teens’
Second Pregnancy Rates Lower With Long-Term Contraceptives
July 1, 2001 |
Stressing
Risks Is Best Way To Motivate Women To Get Screened For Breast Cancer
July 1, 2001 |
Short
Periods Of Exercise May Improve Mood
July 1, 2001 |
Emotional
Support Keeps Brain Going Into Old Age
July 1, 2001 |
Bereavement
Effects Vary Among Widowed Spouses; Caregiving, Strain are Key Determinants
June 26, 2001 |
High
Blood Pressure in Young Men Linked to Increased Risk for Death from
Cardiovascular Disease in the Long-Term
June 24, 2001 |
Being
Sedentary, Such as Watching a lot of TV, Increases the Risk for Diabetes
June 24, 2001 |
Psychological
Reactivity Characterizes Aggressive Driving
June 15, 2001 |
Kids
Demand Fewer New Toys when They Cut Down On TV
June 14, 2001 |
Center
for the Advancement of Health Names New Board Members
June 8, 2001 |
Specialists
More Likely to Recommend Appropriate Treatments for HIV Patients
June 1, 2001 |
Lack
of Access to Food Linked to Increased Medical Utilization Among Diabetics
June 1, 2001 |
Disability-Causing
Artery Disease of the Legs Often Overlooked
June 1, 2001 |
Gender
Differences Apparent in Psychological Factors that Predict Later Hypertension
May 27, 2001 |
Partner’s
Presence Associated With Lower Blood Pressure
May 24, 2001 |
Feeling
Of Hopelessness Increases Risk Of Dying
May 24, 2001 |
Current
Interventions Fall Short For Smoking Cessation
May 21, 2001 |
Smoking
Prevention Programs May Miss Minority Teens
May 21, 2001 |
Cancer-Prevention
Surgery May Not Ease Worries
May 8, 2001 |
Some
Women with Breast Cancer Feel Discriminated Against
May 8, 2001 |
Medical
System Pays Little Attention to Behavior Change Counseling, Study
Finds
May 7, 2001 |
Tai
Chi Good Way For Elderly People to Return to Exercise
May 1, 2001 |
Disadvantaged
Children Perceive More Hostility, Damaging Their Hearts
May 1, 2001 |
Six
Minority Scholars Selected for Fellowships on Health Disparities
April 25, 2001 |
Many
Heterosexuals Unaware of Their HIV Risk
April 20, 2001 |
One
More Visit Could Close Demographic Gaps in Infant Immunization Efforts
April 20, 2001 |
Partner
Violence, Seat-Belt Use Among Issues Overlooked During Pregnancy Counseling
April 20, 2001 |
Immunization
Safety Net Needs Reinforcement
April 20, 2001 |
Lifestyle-Related
Problems Today, Higher Medical Costs Tomorrow
April 18, 2001 |
Managed
Care May not Reduce Access to Healthcare
April 2, 2001 |
Providing
Better Playgrounds Could Improve Children’s Physical Activity
March 30, 2001 |
Breast
Cancer Risk Lower Than Most Women Think;
Statistics By Age, Ethnicity Give More Realistic Picture
March 29, 2001 |
Pain
Tolerance and Sensitivity Differ for African Americans and Caucasians
March 22, 2001 |
Emotional
Well-Being May Lower Risk of Stroke
March 22, 2001 |
Effective
Psychological Treatment Improves Outcome in Heart Attack Patients
March 22, 2001 |
Depression
Doubles Heart Attack Risk in Hypertensive Patients
March 22, 2001 |
Anger
and Depression Predict Artery-Hardening Risks, Behavior
March 22, 2001 |
Feeling
of Inevitability May Keep Older Women from Seeking Breast Cancer Screening
March 9, 2001 |
Girls
Can Internalize Negative Body Images Even As Pre-Adolescents
March 7, 2001 |
Cancer
Counseling Services Underused Despite Documented Benefits
March 7, 2001 |
Women
Blame Stress for Their Breast Cancer, Attribute Positive Attitude
for Remission
March 7, 2001 |
Teens
with Emotional and Behavioral Problems More Likely to Smoke
March 1, 2001 |
Frequent
Religious Attendance May Encourage Better Health Behaviors
February 14, 2001 |
Environment
May Hamper Inner-City Children's Development More than In Utero Cocaine
Exposure
February 14, 2001 |
Gender-Specific
Intervention May be Needed to Improve Diet of African-American Youth
February 14, 2001 |
Fatigue
Linked to History of Mood Disorders in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
February 14, 2001 |
Smokers
with Psychiatric Illnesses Need More Cessation Counseling
February 13, 2001 |
African-American
Light Smokers Need More Help Quitting
February 13, 2001 |
Problem
Drinking May Affect Adherence to HIV Medication
February 2, 2001 |
Personality's
Role in High Blood Pressure My Not Be So Prominent
February 1, 2001 |
Patients
Left Out of Decision Loop on Cancer Screening
February 1, 2001 |
Birth
Weight Related to Mental Ability and Educational Performance
January 26, 2001 |
Parents
and Peers Influence Teen Smoking and Drinking
January 23, 2001 |
Personality
Trait May Influence Immune System Response
January 19, 2001 |
Obese
Children More Prone to Asthma
January 18, 2001 |
Eating
More Fish and N3 Fatty Acids Associated with Reduced Risk of Stroke
for Women
January 16, 2001 |
Black
Patients in VA Hospitals Have Better Survival Rates than Whites
January 16, 2001 |
Exposure
to Environmental Tobacco Smoke Associated with Respiratory Problems
for Children
January 14, 2001 |
Questionnaire
at Doctor's Office Helps Identify At-Risk Adolescent Smokers for Cessation
Counseling
January 14, 2001 |
Chronic
Fatigue Associated with Additional Health Problems
January 10, 2001 |
Medical
Hospitalization May Be Especially Distressing for Those with Psychiatric
Disorders
January 10, 2001 |
Discussing
Advance Care Directives May Improve Patient Satisfaction
January 10, 2001 |
Study
Questions Value of Genetic Advice on Breast Cancer in Primary Care
January 5, 2001 |
Blood
Glucose Level Can Predict Cardiovascular Risk
January 5, 2001 |
Women
Still Rarely Raise the Issue of Family History of Breast Cancer with
General Practitioners or Practice Nurses
January 5, 2001 |
