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2004 News Stories

Government Solutions Won't Cure Kids' Obesity, Survey Says
December 30, 2004
Cervix Inspection Catches More Lesions Than PAP Smear Alone
December 27, 2004
Conduct Disorder, Alcoholism May Have Different Origins in Teens
December 23, 2004
Poison and Firearms Stored in Open Endanger Visiting Kids
December 17, 2004
Middle School Meditation Brings Blood Pressure Down
December 3, 2004
Small Social Circles Tied to Heart Disease Death In Women
December 1, 2004
Depression Treatment Boost Employee Productivity
November 22, 2004
Urban Hospitals Bear the Brunt of Motorcycle Injuries
November 22, 2004

Learning to Cover Up Reduces Risk of Skin Cancers
November 22, 2004

Family History Predicts Young Women's Risk of Stroke
November 22, 2004
Obesity Tied to Increased Risk For Dozens of Conditions
November 22, 2004
Money is a Big Motivator for Teens Trying to Quit Smoking
November 5, 2004
Poor Decision-Making Doesn't Derail Recovering Alcoholics
October 29, 2004
Hispanic Children Less Likely to Get ADHD Diagnosis
October 29, 2004
Blacks Less Likely to Start Smoking, Less Likely to Quit
October 28, 2004
Physical Inactivity Cost Millions in Health Care Expenses
October 25, 2004
New Yorkers’ Mental Health Visits Rose Little After 9/11
October 22, 2004
Abuse Survivors Make More Visits to Doctors in Later Life
October 21, 2004
Awarness Helps Primary Doctors Prevent Patients' Suicide
October 18, 2004
Knowledge May Be Hazardous to Web Consumers’ Health
October 18, 2004
Circumcised Newborns Respond Best to Anesthetic Relief
October 18, 2004
Delay in Cutting the Cord Helps Premature Babies
October 18, 2004
Cancer Strikes Psychiatric Patients At a Younger Age
October 1, 2004
Persuasive Messages May Help Teens Become Safer Drivers
October 1, 2004
Chronic Fatigue Rates Dipped After Sept. 11 Attacks
September 30, 2004
Air Traffic Controllers’ Stress Affects Later Hypertension
September 30, 2004
Terror Fears Raise Women's Level of Protein Linked to Heart Disease
September 23, 2004
Younger Drinkers More Prone to Problem Behavior Later
September 17, 2004
Soft Drinks Supassing Milk as Calorie Source for Most Americans
September 16, 2004
Sweet Tooth, Behavioral Problems Tied to Alcoholism
September 15, 2004
Spouses' Emotions Can Alter Heart Attack Recovery
September 10, 2004
Fast Food Density in Poor and Black Neighborhoods May Contribute to Obesity Epidemic
September 10, 2004
Government Study Finds Nearly Half a Million Medical Device Injuries a Year
September 10, 2004
Sex and Drug Use Increase Teen Suicide Risk
September 10, 2004
Lack of Safe Play Space Raises Obesity Risk for Black Girls
September 10, 2004
Surrogate Parenting May Help Undo Damage of Prenatal Cocaine Exposure
September 9, 2004
Smoking, Obesity, Poor Eating Highest Among Young People
August 31, 2004
Mental Distress Raises Heart Disease Risk in Patients With Diabetes
August 30, 2004
Higher Blood Pressure May Blunt Emotional Responses
August 25, 2004
Anxiety in Pregnancy Linked to Child's Behavior Problems
Aug. 24, 2004
Home Life Affects Youths Affected
by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Aug. 19, 2004
Mom's Milk Isn't Better for Brains of Some Preemies
Aug. 16, 2004

Girls With History of Forced Sex More Likely to Have STDs
Aug. 16, 2004

Hate Speech Tied to Immigrant Suicide Rates
Aug. 12, 2004
Prenatal Cocaine Use Linked to Behavior Problems in Boys
Aug. 12, 2004
Medication Reminder to Doctors Saves Lives, Cuts Costs
Aug. 6, 2004
Database Can Be Effective for Tracking Blood Pressure
July 30, 2004
Financial Breaks Encourage Adoption
of Cardiovascular Guidelines

July 29, 2004
For Many Adolescent Girls, Pregnancy May Be No Accident
July 22, 2004
Outreach Boosts Disease Prevention at U.S.-Mexico Border
July 16, 2004

Antismoking Campaigns, Higher Prices Could Save Lives
July 15, 2004

Unwanted Support in Breast Cancer Recovery May Backfire
July 13, 2004
Nearly Half of L.A. County Residents
Get Almost No Exercise

July 12, 2004
Immunization Lags for Children in Childcare
July 12, 2004
Household Members Disagree on Smoking Bans
July 12, 2004
Self-Confidence, Future Goals Deter Teen Pregnancy
July 6, 2004
Opinion Leaders Influence Repeat Caesarean Rates
July 6, 2004
Even Occasional Exercise Can Extend Life for Older People
July 2, 2004
Women Don't Connect the Dots on Heart Attack Symptoms
July 1, 2004
Race, Regular Exams Influence Elderly Vaccination Rates
June 30, 2004
Telephone Counseling Helps Snuff Users Kick the Habit
June 30, 2004
Physical Activity Cuts Risk of Depression in Children
June 30, 2004
Computer Program Teaches Drug Users
About HIV Prevention

June 30, 2004
Heart-Healthy Items Lacking on West Virginia Menus
June 30, 2004
In Young Women, Depression Can Mean Literal Heartbreak
June 28, 2004
Feelings of Depression, Fatigue Fueled by Each Other
June 16, 2004
Ad Campaigns Against Drunk Driving May Be Effective
June 16, 2004
Young Adults Think Health Habits Reduce Smoking's Harm
June 16, 2004
Heart Disease Risk Reduction Needs Boost
June 16, 2004
Preventive Medicine Good for Training Docs and Patients
June 16, 2004
Counseling Can Help Heavy Drinkers in College
June 14, 2004
Both Genes and Environment Help Kids
Overcome Socioeconomic Woes

May 27, 2004
Marketing Pressures Lead Schools to be Obesity Zones
May 25, 2004
HHS Secretary Calls on Corporate,
Government Forces to Help Fight Obesity

May 24, 2004
Approach of Holidays Has No Effect on Time of Death
May 21, 2004
Care for Abused, Neglected Children Costs More
May 18, 2004
Migraine Sufferers Face Financial Headaches, Too
May 15, 2004
Binge Drinking Predicts Suicide Attempts in Teens
May 14, 2004
Heavy Drinking May Presage Suicidal Thoughts, Actions
May 14, 2004
Women May Benefit From More Moderate Drinking
May 14, 2004
Looking, Acting Drunk No Bar to Alcohol Sales
May 14, 2004
Parent Training Changes Kids' Ideas About
Drinking and Sex

May 14, 2004
A Little Extra Help Boosts Parents' Skills, Babies' Health
May 10, 2004
Eating Disorder Behaviors Linked to Suicide Risks
May 7, 2004
Healthy City Rankings May Not Have Scientific Basis
May 6, 2004
For Many, Depression Persists After Routine Treatment
May 5, 2004
Sibling Aggresssion May Be Precursor to Dating Violence
May 3, 2004
Exotic Cigarettes Popular with Minority Youth
May 3, 2004
Delayed Care May Affect Prostate Cancer Deaths in Blacks
April 29, 2004
Firearms Are Present in Homes
of One in Five California Teens

April 29, 2004
Dental Disease Hits Hardest Among Older Blacks
April 29, 2004
Social Connections Complete Health Picture
April 29, 2004
More Than a Million Americans Abuse Prescription Drugs
April 20, 2004

Mental Health Symptoms Common at Pentagon After 9/11
April 16, 2004

Binge Drinking Declines in Late '80s,
Rises Again in Late '90s

April 16, 2004
Community Screenings Uncover Hidden Diabetes Risk
April 16, 2004
Lung Docs Most Likely to Have Flu Vaccine On Hand
April 16, 2004
Time with Patients, Staff Boost Flu Shot Rates
April 16, 2004
Kids Heed Anti-Smoking Messages from Schools, Parents
April 15, 2004
As Children Move Up in School, Nutrition Declines
April 12, 2004
Health Literacy Gap Affects Care, Costs
for Much of America

April 8, 2004

Many Kids in Federal Nutrition Program Are Overweight
April 6, 2004

City Rain Run-Off Poses Threat to Coastal Water Users
March 31, 2004
Driving Is the Biggest Danger for Sleepyheads
March 29, 2004
Secondhand Smoke Levels Dip in Households with Kids
March 29, 2004
Too Much Sleep Can Lead to Restless Nights
March 22, 2004
Stress Blunts Response to Flu Shots
March 22, 2004
NYC Drinking and Smoking Rates Remain High After 9/11
March 18, 2004
Youth Experiences May Be Large Factor in Men's Longevity
March 18, 2004
Video Games, Not TV, Linked to Obesity in Kids
March 17, 2004
Returning to Work is Difficult for Men with HIV/AIDS
Mar. 10, 2004
Obesity Could Wipe Out Older Americans’ Health Gains
Mar. 9 2004
Scientist Defend Government-Funded Sex Health Studies
Mar. 5, 2004
Inviting Neighborhoods Encourage Exercise
Mar. 3, 2004
Daily 15-Minute Walk May Not be Enough to Prevent Obesity
Mar. 3, 2004

One in Four Women Report Severe Abuse in Their Lifetime
Feb. 26, 2004

Black Teens Smoke Earlier, but Soon Give Up the Habit
Feb. 26, 2004
Smoking in Movies Returns to 1950s Levels
Feb. 24, 2004
Blue Collar Workers More Apt to Smoke,
Less Able to Quit

Feb. 20, 2004
Many American Still Upset, Fearful After 9-11 Attacks
Feb. 18, 2004
Indoor School Activity Areas Often Closed to Public
Feb. 17, 2004
Stress Reveals Survival Patterns in Women
With Breast Cancer

Feb. 16, 2004
Electronic Monitoring Can Improve Diabetes Care
Feb. 16, 2004
Parents Must Get More Information
to Counter Immunization Fears

Feb. 16, 2004
Alcohol Abuse Can Complicate HIV-Related Problems
Feb. 16, 2004
Quick Fixes for Dangerous Youth Drinking Can Work
Feb. 16, 2004
Mammography More Stressful
for Breast Cancer Survivors

Feb. 9, 2004
Day Care Centers Show Benefits
Over Other Care Settings

Feb. 7, 2004
Sleep Shortage Takes Toll on Middle Schoolers
Feb. 7, 2004
Health Risks, Obesity Interact to Raise Medical Costs
Feb. 5, 2004
Study Shows How Stress May Affect Sleep Patterns
Feb. 5, 2004
IOM Report Calls for Increased Diversity in Health Care Workforce
Feb. 5, 2004
More Sex Partners Means More Trouble for Teenage Girls
Feb. 4, 2004
School Sports Don't Keep Kids Away From Tobacco
Feb. 4, 2004
Newport Cigarettes Gain Popularity Among Teens
Feb. 4, 2004
Combination of Genes, Motives Drive Alcoholism
Feb. 3, 2004

Shift in Culture Affects Smoking
Among Chinese-Americans

Feb. 2, 2004

Pain May Interfere With Depression Improvement
Jan. 28, 2004
Depression Tied to Hypertension by Family History
Jan. 23, 2004
Depression May Affect Bowel Disease Relapse
Jan. 23, 2004
Men Would Rather Cope With STDs
Than Use Condoms

Jan. 22, 2004
Heart Patients Want More Information From Their Doctors
Jan. 22, 2004
Phone Counseling Helps Smokers Quit
Jan. 14, 2004
Heavy Smokers See Cigarettes as 'Friends'
Jan. 12, 2004

Nicotine Spurs Different Emotions
in Smokers, Nonsmokers

Jan. 8, 2004

Parents of Children with Autism
Turn to Medical Alternatives

Jan. 8, 2004

 

 

 
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