Clearer Antibullying Laws Needed to Address Children’s Health
December 19, 2007 |
Study Links Sex Education to Delayed Teen Intercourse
December 19, 2007 |
Creative Work Has Health Advantages, Study Suggests
December 13, 2007 |
Childhood Cancer Survivors Catch Up in School, Work as Young Adults
December 12, 2007 |
Poor, Uninsured Perceive More Discrimination During Health Care Visits
December 12, 2007 |
Obesity Leads to More Hospital Admissions, Longer Stays
December 11, 2007 |
Unpaid Caregiving Extracts Hidden Costs From Labor Force, Economy
December 7, 2007 |
Homemade YouTube Videos on Immunization Capture Audience Attention
December 4, 2007 |
Veterans With Cancer Might Fall Under Radar for Depression
December 4, 2007 |
Abstinence Offers Alcoholics Best Chance for Lasting Recovery
November 27, 2007 |
Community Health Centers Show Improved Diabetes Care
November 27, 2007 |
Education Gap Associated With Higher Death Rates Across Ethnic Groups
November 27, 2007 |
Hiring One Extra Nurse Might Help Hospitals Save Lives
November 27, 2007 |
Pneumococcal Infection Rates Drop, Despite Uneven Childhood Vaccination
November 27, 2007 |
Asthma Education Brochures Aimed at Minorities Miss the Mark in Wisconsin
November 15, 2007 |
PET Scans Useful for Some Cancer Treatment, But How Do Patients Fare?
November 13, 2007 |
Black Nursing Home Residents Hospitalized More Often Than Whites
November 8, 2007 |
Blacks, Non-Bilingual Hispanics at Higher Risk for Old-Age Disability
November 8, 2007 |
Obesity, Smoking, Alcoholism Escalate Costs to Military Health Plan
November 6, 2007 |
Smokers Who Quit Have Less Money Stress
November 6, 2007 |
Linking Doctors’ Pay to Performance Has Little Effect on Diabetes Outcomes
November 1, 2007 |
Study of Minority NYC Youth Finds Unequal Burden of Poor Dental Health
November 1, 2007 |
Some Clinicians Recommend Repeat Colonoscopies Too Soon, Study Finds
October 30, 2007 |
Older Abstinent Alcoholics Perform Well in Small Study on Cognitive Ability
October 24, 2007 |
Obesity Shortens Lifespan and Costs Society Billions
October 24, 2007 |
Aspirin’s Effect on Conception by IVF Unclear, Review Finds
October 23, 2007 |
Decision Aids Help Women Make Menopause Treatment Choices
October 23, 2007 |
Exercise and Psychological Counseling Could Ease Cancer-related Fatigue
October 23, 2007 |
Older Women Can Use Decision Aids to Sort Out Mammogram Options
October 23, 2007 |
‘Hands-and-Knees’ Posture Eases Labor Back Pain, Doesn’t Help Baby Rotate
October 16, 2007 |
‘House Calls’ to Educate Doctors Can Affect How They Practice
October 16, 2007 |
Back Pain? Insoles Won’t Help, Review Insists
October 16, 2007 |
Diet Counseling Leads to Modest Improvement in Heart Risks
October 16, 2007 |
Exercise Helps Older Adults Improve Balance
October 16, 2007 |
Exercising in Water Reduces Osteoarthritis Pain
October 16, 2007 |
For Some, Therapy Can Improve Postpartum Depression Without Drugs
October 16, 2007 |
Little Point to Stretching to Prevent Muscle Soreness, Review Says
October 16, 2007 |
No Need to Fast Directly After Major Gynecologic Surgery
October 16, 2007 |
Oral Antibiotics Effective to Treat Severe Urinary Tract Infections
October 16, 2007 |
Parent Teaching Can Reduce Accidental Childhood Injuries
October 16, 2007 |
Practicing Everyday Tasks Aids Mobility After Stroke
October 16, 2007 |
Prebiotics, Probiotics Could Protect Some Infants From Eczema
October 16, 2007 |
Review Finds That “Breaking the Water” Does Not Speed or Help With Labor
October 16, 2007 |
Review: Home-based HIV Tests Not Ready for Prime Time
October 16, 2007 |
Self-Management Education for COPD Patients Cuts Hospital Admissions
October 16, 2007 |
Taxol-type Drugs Give Slight Boost to Survival Rates in Early Breast Cancer
October 16, 2007 |
Want to Stop Flu? Focus on Children’s Hygiene, Researchers Suggest
October 16, 2007 |
Hospital Specialists Help Children Cope When Siblings Are Sick
October 12, 2007 |
Florida Non-Whites With Hypertension Less Likely to Receive Hospital Care
October 11, 2007 |
Researchers Say Stress and Disease Are Likely Linked
October 9, 2007 |
Language, Region Influence Hispanics’ Medicare Experience
October 9, 2007 |
Longevity Gap Worsens for People With Schizophrenia
October 4, 2007 |
Men Who Learn More About PSA Test Are Less Likely to Seek Screening
October 2, 2007 |
Many Overweight Teens Have Same Eating Disorders as Thin Peers
October 2, 2007 |
Smaller Class Sizes Could Lead to Health Care Savings, Study Suggests
September 27, 2007 |
Nicotine Replacement Therapy an Option for Pregnant Smokers
September 25, 2007 |
Screening for Diabetic Eye Disease Increases With Awareness, Access
September 25, 2007 |
Children Respond to ‘Active’ Programs for Getting Fit, Eating Right
September 25, 2007 |
Early Childbirth Linked to Poor Health in Middle Age
September 18, 2007 |
Those Who Stay in School, Stay Healthier
September 18, 2007 |
Depression Is Significant Cause of Early Retirement
September 17, 2007 |
Heart Medications: The More You Skip, the More You Risk
September 13, 2007 |
Prescription Labels Geared Toward Pharmacies, Not Patients
September 11, 2007 |
For Blacks, Southern ‘Stroke Belt’ Is a Killer
September 6, 2007 |
Multi-Tiered Medicare Plans Cut Prescription Costs, Boost Generics Use
September 5, 2007 |
Program Could Prolong Seniors’ Ability to Live Independently
September 1, 2007 |
Cancer Patients Describe What They Seek From Support Groups
September 1, 2007 |
Adolescent Girls on Diets More Apt to Become Smokers
August 31, 2007 |
“Take the Stairs” Message in Mall Attracts Repeat Climbers
August 31, 2007 |
Social, Church Activities May Protect Against Adolescent Smoking
August 29, 2007 |
Heavy Drinking Raises Blood Pressure in Older Men Regardless of “Good” Cholesterol
August 27, 2007 |
New Review Suggests Caution on Drugs to Raise “Good” Cholesterol
August 14, 2007 |
Beer’s on Tap for Binge Drinkers
August 7, 2007 |
Children of Single Fathers Often Miss Out on Health Care
August 7, 2007 |
Immunization Education Often Overlooked During Prenatal Visits
August 7, 2007 |
“Telehealth” Gap Could Be Narrowing for Older, Poor Americans
August 3, 2007 |
Black Women in Urban Areas Less Likely to Get Adequate Prenatal Care
August 3, 2007 |
Hostile Men Could Have Greater Risk for Heart Disease, Study Finds
August 1, 2007 |
Health Care Is Priority When Low-Income Workers Choose Benefits
July 31, 2007 |
Study Offers New Look at “Self-Neglect” Among Older Persons
July 31, 2007 |
Phone Counseling Can Coax Reluctant Alcoholism Patients Into Treatment
July 24, 2007 |
Jury Out on Effectiveness of Home-Based Support for Poor Mothers
July 24, 2007 |
Three Contraceptive Implants Prevent Pregnancy Equally Well
July 24, 2007 |
Advice, Devices Ineffective in Preventing Worker Back Pain
July 19, 2007 |
Coaching for Doctor Office Visits Helps Patients Ask Right Questions
July 19, 2007 |
Acetaminophen Safe, Effective After Wisdom Tooth Removal
July 17, 2007 |
Asthma Education in the ER Could Help Patients Avoid Repeat Hospital Stays
July 17, 2007 |
Better Births Feature Continuous Care for Moms, “Kangaroo” Care for Kids
July 17, 2007 |
Data Unclear on Ability of General Practitioners to Give Psychosocial Help
July 17, 2007 |
Evidence Review: Low Glycemic Index Diets Better for Weight Loss
July 17, 2007 |
Group Therapy Helps Men With Impotence
July 17, 2007 |
Growth Hormone Injections Add Height, But Kids Stay Short
July 17, 2007 |
Interventions During Hospital Stays Can Help Motivate Smokers to Quit
July 17, 2007 |
New Review Adds More Reasons to Avoid Diabetes Drug Avandia
July 17, 2007 |
Prevention Programs in School Might Help Kids Recognize Abuse
July 17, 2007 |
Vitamin C Offers Little Protection Against Colds
July 17, 2007 |
Study Looks at Whether Vaccines Promote False Sense of Security
July 13, 2007 |
Few Children Walk or Bike Even Short Distances to School
July 10, 2007 |
Minors Score More Tobacco Products at Convenience Stores Selling Gas
July 10, 2007 |
Your Spouse Can Pass on Good Health Habits, Study Shows
July 10, 2007 |
White Women More Likely Than Black Women to Seek Dieting Help
July 5, 2007 |
Finnish Drug Offers New Strategy to Counter Problem Drinking
July 3, 2007 |
MRI Plus X-ray Mammography Doubles Breast Cancer Detection in Women at High Risk
July 2, 2007 |
Cosmetic Improvements Could Reduce City Crime Rates, Study Suggests
June 30, 2007 |
Workers in No-Smoking Restaurants Show Lower Carcinogen Levels
June 29, 2007 |
Moderate Drinkers Most Likely to Report Better Health
June 29, 2007 |
National TV Promotion Triples Calls to Smoking Cessation Hotline
June 29, 2007 |
Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals Smoke More than General Population in California
June 28, 2007 |
Inhaled Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes Shows Mixed Results
June 28, 2007 |
Computerized Doctors’ Orders Reduce Medication Errors
June 27, 2007 |
Older Cancer Survivors Pull Their Weight in Workplace, Study Finds
June 27, 2007 |
Benefits of Childhood Weight Monitoring Remain Uncertain
June 21, 2007 |
Prenatal Cocaine Exposure Affects Attention in Early School Years
June 12, 2007 |
Study Finds Americans Can Maintain Weight Loss
June 5, 2007 |
Advocacy Group Says Nickelodeon Should Ditch Junk Food Ads
June 5, 2007 |
Depressed People Gain More from Getting Married
June 4, 2007 |
Neighborhood Segregation Influences Hispanics’ Health
June 4, 2007 |
Subtle Bias Affects Mental Health of Korean Immigrants in Canada
May 30, 2007 |
Caps on Medical Malpractice Damages Cut Doctors’ Insurance Costs
May 30, 2007 |
College Attendance Boosts Heavy Drinking in Students at Genetic Risk
May 24, 2007 |
Restrictive Medical Studies Exclude Blacks and Women
May 24, 2007 |
Diabetes Care Improvements Prove Cost-Effective
May 24, 2007 |
Minorities Prefer Counseling to Drugs for Treating Depression
May 18, 2007 |
News Stories on Health Care Disparities Often Put Burden on Patient
May 17, 2007 |
Chemotherapy More Effective When Given Before Breast Cancer Surgery
May 10, 2007 |
Counseling, Coping Skills Could Reduce Arthritis Disability
May 10, 2007 |
Severely Obese Women More Likely to Skip Cancer Screenings
May 8, 2007 |
Vaccination Laws for Health Care Workers Vary Widely by State
May 8, 2007 |
Study Eyes Possible Safety Problems at Academic Children’s Hospitals
May 7, 2007 |
Birth Control Pills’ Diabetes Risk, Safety for Sickle Cell Patients Unclear
May 3, 2007 |
Chinese Herbal Medicine Unproven as Overactive Thyroid Treatment
May 3, 2007 |
Cup Feeding Not Recommended for Premature Infants
May 3, 2007 |
Exercise, Acupuncture Help Women Turn Their Backs on Pregnancy Pain
May 3, 2007 |
Chronic Care Needs Withstood Katrina’s Mississippi Onslaught
May 1, 2007 |
Kids With Chronic Conditions Placed at Risk in Katrina’s Wake
May 1, 2007 |
Nonfatal Ladder Injuries Climbing Sharply
May 1, 2007 |
Injury Risk Higher in Overweight Adults, Large Study Finds
April 30, 2007 |
Girls Born with HIV Infection at Higher Risk for Cervical Problems
April 26, 2007 |
Syphilis Rate on Rise in U.S. Gay, Bisexual Men
April 26, 2007 |
Herbal Medicine Used for Chinese Stroke Patients Lacks Strong Evidence
April 26, 2007 |
Respite Care Benefits Unproven Despite High Demand
April 24, 2007 |
Women’s Early Drinking Problems More Likely to Escape Diagnosis
April 23, 2007 |
Pay Incentives for Physicians May Lead to Improved Care
April 20, 2007 |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Eased for Month or More by Single Injection
April 19, 2007 |
Probiotics May Ease Diarrhea in Children Taking Antibiotics
April 19, 2007 |
Bike Helmet Laws Protect Children From Head Injury
April 17, 2007 |
Brief Physician Interventions Have Impact on Problem Drinking
April 17, 2007 |
Clinical Trials: Is the Gold Standard Good Enough?
April 17, 2007 |
Dentists Need Tools to Improve Brushing and Flossing Behavior
April 17, 2007 |
Electronic Mosquito Repellents Fail to Prevent Malaria Transmission
April 17, 2007 |
Emergency Contraception Does Not Reduce Unintended Pregnancy Rate
April 17, 2007 |
Genetic Breast Cancer Assessment Eases Stress for Women at Risk
April 17, 2007 |
No-Scalpel Vasectomies by Skilled Surgeons May Speed Recovery
April 17, 2007 |
Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Saves Men’s Lives
April 17, 2007 |
Sputum Monitoring Could Cut Adult Asthma Attacks, Review Finds
April 17, 2007 |
Standard Long-Acting Insulin as Good as Newer Medications
April 17, 2007 |
Steroid Nasal Sprays Relieve Sinusitis Symptoms, Review Finds
April 17, 2007 |
Talk Therapy Helps People With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
April 17, 2007 |
Phone Counseling Helps Patients Improve Eating and Exercise Habits
April 10, 2007 |
Aspirin Use for Preventing Heart Attack Not as High as Expected
April 10, 2007 |
Stress Increases Inflammation in Pregnancy, Putting Women at Risk
April 5, 2007 |
Better Diabetes Awareness Doesn’t Equal Better Habits for Some Blacks
March 29, 2007 |
Community Support Offers Latinos an Advantage Over Asthma
March 29, 2007 |
Doctor’s Office Nurses Help People Manage Depression, But Who Pays?
March 27, 2007 |
Patients Say Drug Leaflets Are Hard to Read, Understand
March 27, 2007 |
With Friends Like These: Social Support Linked to Drinking and Driving
March 26, 2007 |
Exercising With Peers Has Added Appeal
March 22, 2007 |
Walking, Yoga May Enhance Quality of Life During Menopause
March 22, 2007 |
Primary Care ‘Culture’ Affects Prevention of High-Risk Health Behaviors
March 15, 2007 |
Many Parents Want Distance Between Own Kids and Those With Mental Illness
March 13, 2007 |
Middle-Aged Adults Most Likely to Use Complementary Medicine
March 13, 2007 |
Physical Activity Reduces Hypertension Risk in Young Adults
March 6, 2007 |
Strong Evidence Links Soft Drink Consumption to Obesity, Diabetes
March 6, 2007 |
Women Who Deny or Hide Pregnancies Get Little Psychiatric Care
March 6, 2007 |
Drug-Enriched Salt Could Prevent Devastating Tropical Disease
March 1, 2007 |
Health-Care Workers Exposed to HIV on Job Need Preventive Treatment
March 1, 2007 |
Immunotherapy Does Not Prolong Life When Skin Cancer Spreads
March 1, 2007 |
Steroid Use Fails to Boost Pregnancy Rates in Infertility Treatments
March 1, 2007 |
Surgery, Shock Waves Both Effective for Removing Kidney Stones
March 1, 2007 |
Busy Intersections Invite People to Walk More
February 27, 2007 |
Study Finds Simple Solutions to Postpartum Weight Retention
February 27, 2007 |
Limelight on “Down Low” Lifestyle May Hinder HIV Prevention
February 23, 2007 |
Minorities More Likely to Receive Alcohol Counseling
February 22, 2007 |
Beta-Blockers Should Not Be First Choice for High Blood Pressure
February 20, 2007 |
Race May Play a Role in Children’s Asthma Care
February 20, 2007 |
Culturally Specific Diabetes Management Helps Low-Income Patients
February 16, 2007 |
Kids With Grass Underfoot May Be Less at Risk for Overweight
February 15, 2007 |
Living Near Shops, Subways Linked to Lower BMI in New York City
February 15, 2007 |
Safety, Scenery and Services Influence Urban Trail Use
February 15, 2007 |
Urban Planners Wield Influence on Physical Activity Levels
February 15, 2007 |
Coaching Can Help Older Adults Speak Up at Medical Visits
February 15, 2007 |
Stomach Balloon Offers ‘Little Benefit’ to Severely Obese
February 15, 2007 |
Chemo Combination Improves Survival in Asbestos-Related Cancer
February 8, 2007 |
New Drug Helps Smokers Kick the Habit, Review Finds
February 8, 2007 |
Fewer Children Immunized When Philosophical Exemptions Available
February 6, 2007 |
IVF Success May Be Increased With Use of Ultrasound
February 6, 2007 |
Vitamin D Appears Effective in Reducing Colorectal Cancer Incidence
February 6, 2007 |
Heart Disease Incidence, Deaths Are Higher in Deprived Neighborhoods
February 1, 2007 |
Higher-Volume Hospitals May Be Better Choice for Breast Cancer Surgery
February 1, 2007 |
Muscle-Building Exercise Improves Response to Flu Shot
February 1, 2007 |
Pedestrian-Friendly Communities Make for More Active Older Adults
February 1, 2007 |
Antipsychotic Drug Controls Some Symptoms in Autism Disorder
January 30, 2007 |
Creatine Supplement May Help People With Muscular Dystrophies
January 30, 2007 |
Home Safety Boosted by Education, Free Safety Equipment
January 30, 2007 |
Hormone Drug Type Makes Survival Difference in Advanced Breast Cancer
January 30, 2007 |
Doctors Manage Several Patient Problems in Short Office Visits
January 26, 2007 |
Today’s Teens Slacking on Fruit, Veggie Intake
January 26, 2007 |
Workplace Pressures, Hazards Raise Risk of Job Injuries in Youths
January 26, 2007 |
Heavy Drinking Takes Excessive Toll on Women With Hepatitis C
January 25, 2007 |
Many Russian Women Drink During Pregnancy, Study Finds
January 25, 2007 |
Allergy Shots Offer Safe Relief for Hay Fever, Review Concludes
January 25, 2007 |
Women Can’t Count on Fetal Movement Monitoring to Reduce Stillbirth Risk
January 25, 2007 |
Dietary Zinc for Diabetes Prevention Not Backed by Evidence
January 23, 2007 |
Diuretic Pills Not Recommended for Preventing Preeclampsia
January 23, 2007 |
ED Drugs Prove Effective, Safe for Men With Diabetes
January 23, 2007 |
Family Programs Can Help Keep Kids From Smoking
January 23, 2007 |
Hospitalized Seniors May Benefit From Care Programs With Exercise
January 23, 2007 |
Low-Dose Steroids Reduce Joint Damage From Rheumatoid Arthritis
January 23, 2007 |
New Review May Ease Worries of People With Disabling Anxiety Disorder
January 23, 2007 |
Psychotherapy Quiets Concerns Over Ringing in the Ears
January 23, 2007 |
Head Start Kids in ESL Families More Prone to Obesity
January 18, 2007 |
Burn Patients Need More Help Coping With Depression, Study Suggests
January 10, 2007 |
Children’s Immunization Status Worsens as Mothers’ Income, Education Rise
January 5, 2007 |
Smarter Kids May Be Less Accident-Prone as Adults
January 5, 2007 |
Youngest Drinkers Likelier to Use Alcohol for Stress Relief as Adults
January 3, 2007 |
