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.
Three Fears May Discourage Colorectal Cancer Screening
April 30, 2012
New research about why people forego colorectal cancer (CRC) screening suggests that three fears play a significant role; fear of embarrassment, fear of getting AIDS and fear of pain may make some seniors skip the potentially lifesaving tests.
Parents Important in Steering Kids Away from Sedentary Activities
April 30, 2012
Parents can have a significant impact in steering young children away from too much time spent in sedentary pursuits.
'Health Care Deserts' More Common In Black Neighborhoods
April 25, 2012
New research into "health care deserts" finds that primary-care physicians are especially hard to find in predominantly Black and/or low-income Hispanic metropolitan neighborhoods.
Risk of Future Emotional Problems Can be Identified During Well-Child Visits
April 24, 2012
A new study suggests clinicians might be able to identify children at risk of later emotional or behavioral problems by paying attention to a few key signs during early well-child check-ups.
Training Teens to Handle Emotions Improves Mental Health
April 19, 2012
Teens who received emotional intelligence training in school had improved scores on several measures of emotional well-being, including less anxiety, depression and social stress, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Personalized Interventions Work Best for People with Multiple, Chronic Illnesses
April 18, 2012
People with multiple chronic medical conditions are helped by medical interventions that target personal risk factors and/or their ability to perform daily activities. Interventions aimed at general case management or enhancing teamwork among a patient’s care providers are not as effective, finds a new review in The Cochrane Library.
Cervical Stitch Has Risks, Decreases Pre-term Births for Few Women
April 18, 2012
A new evidence review from The Cochrane Library finds that cerclage, a procedure intended to provide support to the cervix during pregnancy, provides no clinically significant difference in the number of fetal deaths or newborn complications compared to women who don’t receive the treatment.
Worm Therapy For Hay Fever? More Research is Needed
April 18, 2012
Purposely infecting patients with hookworms or whipworms to treat hay fever and other immune-related diseases has been experimented with since the 1970s. A new review by The Cochrane Library concludes that current evidence doesn’t yet support the use of this therapy. However, worm therapy does appear to be safe, the review’s lead author says.
Teens Who Check the Scale Frequently May Have An Unhealthy Preoccupation With Weight
April 17, 2012
Teens who weigh themselves several times per week may be at risk for unhealthy weight control practices and poor psychological well-being, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Over-the-Counter Test for Vaginal Infection Just as Good as the Doctor’s
April 17, 2012
For women with symptoms of the most common vaginal infection, a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds that an over-the-counter diagnostic test may be just as accurate as having a test performed by a clinician.
Women Veterans Report Poorer Health Despite Access to Health Services, Insurance
April 10, 2012
As more and more soldiers return from recent conflicts overseas, new research reveals that female veterans experience poorer health than other women.
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