Health Behavior News Service covers the latest peer-reviewed studies and systematic reviews on the effects of behavior on health, health disparities and patient engagement research. Our goal is to present the facts for readers to understand and use to make informed choices about health and health care.
Nursing Homes Can Reap Financial Gain From Good Report Cards
October 29, 2010
Nursing homes that improve their quality of care – and thereby score high on public report cards – might see financial gains.
Programs Help More Blacks Get Needed Colorectal Cancer Screening
October 29, 2010
African-Americans are less likely than whites to be screened for colorectal cancer, and the disparity almost certainly contributes to higher mortality. A new review of studies identifies effective strategies for improving the situation, but suggests that work remains to be done.
Specialized Interventions Help Latinos Quit Smoking
October 29, 2010
Latinos who live the United States are more likely to quit smoking when they take part in an intervention program, finds a systematic review of studies conducted by Monica Webb Hooper, Ph.D., and colleagues at the University of Miami.
Behavioral Feedback Boosts Online Weight Program
October 28, 2010
Review Favors Newer Type of Radiation for Prostate Cancer
October 27, 2010
More People Get Health Screenings When Deductibles Are Waived
October 15, 2010
Kids With Chronic Illness, Disability More Apt to Be Bullied
October 7, 2010
Mass. Smoking Ban Might Be Linked to Fewer Fatal Heart Attacks
October 7, 2010
Childhood Asthma Reduces Smoking in Teenage Boys
October 7, 2010
Telehealth Care Can Keep People With Severe Asthma Out of the Hospital
October 5, 2010
Review: Ibuprofen Offers Relief for Many With Migraine Headaches
October 5, 2010
Emotional and Physical Wellness Might Be Linked to Longer Life
October 5, 2010
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