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.
Medicare Spending Linked to Longer Life, Better Health in Elderly
May 23, 2011
Findings of a new study suggest that cutting Medicare spending across the board could result in poorer health outcomes for the elderly.
Young Adults, Teens Prefer Rapid HIV Testing
May 17, 2011
Teens and young adults prefer rapid HIV testing that can deliver results in less than an hour, but some still worry about whether their tests will be confidential.
Researchers Still Searching for Ways to Help Patients Take Their Meds
May 12, 2011
Clinicians have tried a variety of ways to encourage people to take prescribed medicines, but a new research review says it is still unclear whether many of these interventions have been effective.
Serious Distress Linked to Higher Health Care Spending
May 12, 2011
Sufferers of serious psychological distress spend an average of $1,735 more on health care each year compared to those without the condition.
Antiretroviral Drugs Dramatically Reduce Risk of Passing HIV to Healthy Partners
May 10, 2011
When one partner in a couple is infected with HIV and the other isn’t, treatment with antiretroviral drugs can dramatically lower the chances of the infected partner passing along the disease to his or her mate, a new evidence review finds.
Some School-Based Programs Curb Alcohol Misuse, Review Finds
May 10, 2011
School prevention programs aimed at curbing alcohol misuse in children are somewhat helpful, enough so to deserve consideration for widespread use, according to a large, international systematic review.
Inner-City Health Centers Could Do More to Boost Breastfeeding
May 6, 2011
Health centers and birth hospitals serving largely minority populations could do more to promote and encourage recommended breastfeeding, according to a new study of Philadelphia safety-net health clinics.
New Study Shows Unmet Dental Needs in Los Angeles Children
May 6, 2011
The 2007 death of a Maryland child from untreated tooth decay exposed the need for better dental care in families with limited resources. In a new study, researchers found dental care deficits in Los Angeles.
Doctor’s Office Is Usually First Stop in Medication Mishaps
May 6, 2011
Medication mishaps are a widely recognized problem in health care and a new study finds that ambulatory care settings, not ERs, deal with them most.
Overdoses of Popular Painkiller Send Thousands to ER Each Year
May 3, 2011
Overdose of the common household drug acetaminophen leads to more than 78,000 emergency department visits a year, and the majority of the overdoses are intentional, according to a new CDC study.
Better Labeling Could Help Thwart Acetaminophen Overdose
May 3, 2011
When misused, acetaminophen — marketed as Tylenol — can lead to acute liver failure and worse, often due to accidental overdose by an uninformed consumer. A new small study looks at what’s missing in consumer education and how to overcome those gaps.
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- Accidents and Safety
- Aging Well
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Children and Young People's Health
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Inside Healthcare
- Lifestyle and Prevention
- Men's Health
- Mental Health
- Minority Health and Health Disparities
- Oral Health
- Pain
- Women's Health
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