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.
Positive Media Campaigns Help Minorities Put Down Cigarettes
April 29, 2011
Media campaigns that offer positive encouragement can have an impact on getting African-Americans to quit, a new study finds.
African-Americans More Active Users of Smoking “Quitlines”
April 29, 2011
African-Americans are consistently more likely than white smokers to use telephone help lines to quit smoking, finds a long-term California study.
Children With Bedroom TVs Might Be at Greater Obesity Risk
April 29, 2011
A study of Hispanic children found that those with TVs in their bedrooms were more likely to be overweight. “Bedroom TVs lead to more screen time, sedentary behavior, less parental support of physical activity and increased fast food intake,” researchers found.
When Doctors Own or Lease MRI, Back Scans and Surgery More Likely
April 26, 2011
When doctors can self-refer for MRI, patients are more apt to receive scans – and even surgery – for low back pain.
RN Staffing Affects Patient Success After Discharge
April 26, 2011
When nurse staffing levels are higher on hospital units, patients tend do to better after discharge, as long as overtime isn’t involved.
Community-Wide Programs to Encourage Exercise Might Fall Short
April 13, 2011
Programs that encourage communities to get more active are one strategy for stemming the global tide of obesity. Yet, a new review of studies says the evidence backing the effectiveness of these programs is poor.
For a Less Biased Study, Try Randomization
April 12, 2011
If you’re interested in the finer points of medical research, this story’s for you.
Safer-Sex Ed for Women Increases Condom Use, Might Reduce Partners
April 12, 2011
Teaching young women how to prevent sexually transmitted infections increases condom use and might reduce their number of sexual partners, but do programs reduce disease rates?
Rising Rates of Tubal Pregnancies Cause Concern
April 5, 2011
Ectopic – or tubal – pregnancies can be dangerous for mothers, leading to rupture of the fallopian tube and possible hemorrhage, and they appear to be on the rise, according to a new study.
Exercising to Government Standards Could Lower Your Death Risk
April 5, 2011
Following federal government recommendations on exercise might lead to a longer life for all adults, according to a new study nearly 250,000 Americans.
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