| 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 |
