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News Stories for 2005

 
Media Messages May Reduce Secondhand Smoke in Homes
December 31, 2005
Teen Daughters of Parents With HIV Have Higher Childbearing Rate
December 31, 2005
Retirees Who Leave Employer Wellness Programs Can Be Drawn Back In
December 31, 2005
Employers Missing Out on Best Financial Benefits of Preventive Care
December 30, 2005
Behavior Change Can Help Seniors Sleep Without Drugs
December 20, 2005
Speeding Blamed for Slow Progress in Cutting Traffic Fatalities
December 20, 2005
Tooth Loss and Heart Disease Linked, Even Among Nonsmokers
December 20, 2005
Sodium Intake Far Too High for Americans
December 20, 2005
Socioeconomic Status Doesn't Explain Racial Gap in Vaccine Rates
December 20, 2005
Arterial Leg Disease May Be More Common in Blacks
December 20, 2005
New Sleeping Pills Are Effective, But None Stands Out as the Best
December 9, 2005
Patients Who Trust Their Doctors More Have Better Outcomes
December 9, 2005
Popularity Doesn't Necessarily Make Prozac Best Antidepressant Choice
December 6, 2005
Diet Advice Leads to Modest Drop in Cardiovascular Risk Factors
December 1, 2005
VA Takes Long View of Quality Diabetes Care
December 1, 2005
Epidural Leads to Less Pain, More Assisted Deliveries
November 22, 2005
Chosen Spot on Social Ladder Predicts Health, British Researchers Find
November 22, 2005
Spouse Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients Show Higher Risk of Gingivitis
November 22, 2005
Worksite Health Programs Are Good Business Investment
November 18, 2005
Daily Weighing Helps People Lose Weight, Prevents Gain
November 15, 2005
Despite Vaccine, Tetanus a Problem for Newborns in Remote Areas
November 15, 2005
Study Investigates Compassion as Pathway to Health
November 15, 2005
Alcohol Biomarker Test Cuts Care Costs for Chronically Ill Patients
November 14, 2005
Anabolic Steroids Help People With HIV Gain Weight
November 10, 2005
Traction Not Beneficial for Low Back Pain, Studies Find
November 10, 2005
No Good Evidence That Cholesterol Drugs Lower Melanoma Risk
November 7, 2005
Minority Smokers Less Likely to Try Nicotine Patch, Gum
November 3, 2005
Researchers Unconvinced on Estrogen Therapy for Schizophrenia
November 3, 2005
Psoriasis Sufferers Report More Social Problems, Which May Lead to Outbreaks
October 31, 2005
HHS Secretary Calls for Pandemic Preparedness
October 27, 2005
Review Finds Ativan Best for Treating Severe Epilepsy
October 27, 2005
Use of Air Pump Preferred Over Surgery for Treating Apnea, Studies Find
October 27, 2005
Vitamin A Reduces Infant Deaths from Measles, Studies Confirm
October 27, 2005
Little Evidence Behind Bronchodilator Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis
October 25, 2005
Exercise Improves Cardiopulmonary Fitness in Asthma
October 21, 2005
Local Anesthetics Are Effective for Neuropathic Pain
October 21, 2005
Researchers Question Persistent Cough Treatments for Kids
October 21, 2005
Testosterone Therapy Improves Sexual Function in Post-Menopausal Women
October 21, 2005
Gargling May Prevent Colds, Study Says; Expert Finds Results Hard to Swallow
October 19, 2005
Improving Health of Homeless Requires Coordinated Care
October 19, 2005
Low-Income Neighborhoods Mean More Big Macs, British Study Finds
October 19, 2005
Phone Counseling, Nicotine Therapy Program Helps Smokers Quit
October 19, 2005
Walking to Public Transit May Meet Daily Exercise Needs
October 19, 2005
Caesarean Delivery Reduces Mother-to-Child Transmission of AIDS
October 18, 2005
Bed Rest for Hypertension in Pregnancy Not Backed by Strong Evidence
October 18, 2005
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Eases Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
October 18, 2005
Internet Can Aid People With Chronic Illness
October 18, 2005
Dual Therapy Works Best for Controlling Asthma
October 18, 2005
Newest Study Finds No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
October 18, 2005
No Single Strategy Effective to Control Antibiotic Prescribing in Hospitals
October 18, 2005
AA Membership and Alcoholism Treated Work Best if Started Together
October 13, 2005
Doctors Don't Recommend Colorectal Screening Often Enough, Report Says
October 11, 2005
ERs Becoming Less Likely to Lock Up Out-of-Control Patients
September 23, 2005
Do Bad Monograms Spell R.I.P.?
September 22, 2005
Heart Disease Patients Face Greater Risk of PTSD
September 22, 2005
High Blood Pressure Has Stronger Effect on Mental Function in Blacks
September 22, 2005
Job Stress May Be Related to Early Atherosclerosis in Men
September 22, 2005
Panic Disorder Appears to Increase Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
September 22, 2005
Cigarette Smoking Rates Much Higher for Low-Income African-Americans
September 20, 2005
Kids' Journey to School Sets Pace for Activity All Day
September 20, 2005
National Advisory Committee Recommends Changes to Flu Shot Program
September 20, 2005
Piercing Infection Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Antiseptic, Upper Ear Site
September 20, 2005
Teen Sex and Drug Use May Be Cause of Depression, Not the Effect
September 20, 2005
Adolescents Exposed to Violence Face Future Health Risks
September 15, 2005
Patients Who Choose Own Depression Treatment Do Better
September 15, 2005
Researchers Find Few Comparisons of Most ADHD Drugs
September 15, 2005
Key Areas of Brain Smaller in Alcoholic Teens
September 14, 2005
Suicidal Substance Abusers Fare Better as Inpatients, Study Finds
September 14, 2005
Government Official Says Bird Flu Spread
September 12, 2005
Abstinence-Only Program May Reduce Extent of Sexual Activity in Middle School
September 1, 2005
People With Serious Mental Illness Have Gaps in Knowledge of Type-2 Diabetes
September 1, 2005
Toronto Physicians Reveal Fears While Coping With SARS Outbreak
September 1, 2005
Family Education Leads to Healthier Diet for Disease-Prone Children
August 31, 2005
Smokers Less Likely to Visit Dentist Than Nonsmokers
August 31, 2005
Intensive Chemotherapy Offers Pluses, Minuses in Advanced Endometrial Cancer
August 31, 2005
Drop in Tobacco Use May Just Be 'Smoke and Mirrors'
August 31, 2005
Benzodiazepines Effective Against Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures
August 29, 2005
Robot-Assisted Prostate Surgery Has Possible Benefits, Higher Costs
August 29, 2005
Dietary Supplement Chitosan Not Yet Proven Effective for Weight Loss
August 23, 2005
Drugs That Improve Parkinson's Symptoms May Not Slow Disease Progression
August 23, 2005
Treatment for Rare Liver Disease Increases Mortality Risk
August 23, 2005
Adalimumab Plus Methotrexate Effective for Long-Standing Rheumatoid Arthritis
August 15, 2005
Conspiracy Theories Affect Birth Control Use by Black Men and Women
August 9, 2005
Media Can Help Increase HIV Testing
July 26, 2005
Opiates Better Than Sedatives for Treating Newborns in Withdrawal
July 26, 2005
Condom Slip-Ups Invite STD Infection
July 22, 2005
Successful Ex-Smokers Show Trust in Health Care, Upbeat Attitude
July 22, 2005
Secretin Should Not Be Used To Treat Autism, Researchers Say
July 19, 2005
Doctors Should Stop Prescribing Antibiotics for the Common Cold, Review Advises
July 19, 2005
Exercise Helps a Little With Chronic, But Not Acute, Low Back Pain
July 19, 2005
Surgery Is Favored Treatment for Severe Hemorrhoids
July 19, 2005
Fun Foods and Exercise May Reduce Childhood Obesity
July 19, 2005
“Keyhole” Surgery Has Advantages for Removing Benign Ovarian Tumors, Study Finds
July 19, 2005
Adding Chemotherapy to Radiation May Help Prevent Spread of Cervical Cancer
July 19, 2005
Camera-Guided Colon Surgery Works Best for Most Patients, Study Confirms
July 19, 2005
Vitamin D and Calcium Together May Reduce Fracture Risk for Elderly
July 19, 2005
'Hospital-at-Home' Concept Does Not Save Money or Improve Outcomes, Study Finds
July 19, 2005
Antidepressants Should Be First-Line Approach for Nerve Tissue Pain
July 19, 2005
Bone-Protecting Drugs Reduce Pain and Fractures in Metastatic Breast Cancer
July 19, 2005
Calcium May Prevent Polyps, But Effect on Cancer Still Not Known, Study Finds
July 19, 2005
Diabetes Drug Controls Blood Glucose, Cardiac Risk
July 19, 2005
Hepatitis C Responds Best to Combo of Ribavirin and Interferon, Study Concludes
July 19, 2005
High-Dose Oral Vitamin B12 as Effective as Shots, and Cheaper, Study Finds
July 19, 2005
Not Enough Evidence Found to Warrant Use of Herbal Medicines for AIDS
July 19, 2005
Patient Reminders Boost Immunization Rates
July 19, 2005
Single-Dose Antibiotics Reduce Appendectomy Complications
July 19, 2005
Not Enough Is Known About Treating Malaria in Pregnancy, Researchers Say
July 19, 2005
Study Warns Against Global Use of Old Asthma Medicines for Kids’ Coughs
July 19, 2005
More Hispanic Women Smoke After Relocating to United States
July 19, 2005
Smokers Believe 'Reduced-Exposure' Cigarettes Are Less Harmful
July 19, 2005
Australian Study Links Sitting at Work to Obesity in Men
July 15, 2005
Docs' Technical Skills Matter More to Patients Than Bedside Manner
July 1, 2005
Weather Affects Workouts, Study Finds
June 30, 2005
E-Mails Show Promise in Promoting Healthier Behavior
June 30, 2005
Mammography Use Exceeds National Goals But Some Groups Still Lagging
June 30, 2005
Many Preteens See No Link Between Smoking and Addiction
June 30, 2005
Preschoolers Can Be Weaned From TV Screens, Study Finds
June 30, 2005
Cancer Patients Do Better With Surgeons, Hospitals That Treat Higher Volume
June 17, 2005
Well-Child Visits Can Uncover Maternal Depression
June 13, 2005
Fewer Prescriptions, Lower Costs Follow Claritin's Over-the-Counter Switch
June 10, 2005
Optimists Don't Always Do Better Than Pessimists When Facing Serious Illness
June 10, 2005
Digital Mammography Does Not Improve Breast Cancer Detection Rates, Technology Assessment Finds
June 10, 2005
Minorities Receive Less Diabetes-Related Prevention Care
June 8, 2005
African-Americans Who Shop in Supermarkets Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
June 2, 2005
Informal, Peer Education Boosts Number of Low-Income Women Who Begin Breastfeeding
May 26, 2005
Lack of Central Air Conditioning Linked to Minority Deaths
May 23, 2005
Asthma Drug Fluticasone Works As Well as Other Drugs, at Half the Dose
May 19, 2005
Boys, Too, Suffer Long-Term Consequences of Sexual Abuse
May 19, 2005
No Evidence that Designated Driver Programs Stop Drunken Driving
May 19, 2005
Group-Based Education Improves Diabetes Self-Management, Studies Find
May 18, 2005
Kudzu Extract Reduces Alcohol Consumption by Heavy Drinkers
May 16, 2005
St. John’s Wort Only Minimally Effective in Relieving Major Depression, Review Confirms
May 16, 2005
PTSD Cases Falling Through Cracks at VA Primary Care Clinics
May 16, 2005
Social Anxiety Disorder Patients May Be Avoiding Docs
May 16, 2005
Alarms Are Better Bedwetting Treatment Than Medication
May 2, 2005
Milk Thistle Does Not Lower Mortality in Liver Diseases, Best Studies Find
May 2, 2005
Prevalence of Concussion Effects Linked to
May 1, 2005
Little Evidence Found for IVF as Most Effective Infertility Treatment
April 28, 2005
No Wisdom in Routinely Pulling Wisdom Teeth, Study Says
April 28, 2005
Children Do Well With Shorter Fast Before Surgery
April 27, 2005
Substituting Nurses for Doctors Results in High-Quality Care, Few Savings
April 27, 2005
Confronting Trauma Directly Most Effective for PTSD
April 25, 2005
"Virtual Colonoscopy" Effective in Finding Polyps But May Miss Small Ones
April 21, 2005
Electroshock Therapy Speeds Improvement in Schizophrenia Patients
April 19, 2005
Some Alzheimer's Patients Can Benefit From Drug Memantine
April 19, 2005
Hospitalized Babies With Severe Breathing Problems May Benefit From Lying on Their Stomachs
April 19, 2005
Red Light Cameras Can Reduce Crash-Related Injuries
April 19, 2005
Best School Drug Prevention Programs Teach Life Skills, Studies Find
April 19, 2005
Combination Chemotherapy Shows Small Survival Benefit in Advanced Stomach Cancer
April 19, 2005
Free Bike Helmets Increase Use by Children
April 19, 2005
NSAIDs Okay for Tonsillectomy, New Study Finds
April 19, 2005
Electric Toothbrushes May Be Better at Fighting Plaque, Gum Disease
April 18, 2005
Chronic Fatigue Patients Show Lower Response to Placebos
March 22, 2005
Depression Linked to Insomnia in HIV Patients
March 22, 2005
Extreme Exertion, Emotion Can Spark Repeat Heart Attacks
March 22, 2005
Physical Activity in Middle Age Linked to Fitness Later
March 18, 2005
VA Study Says Majority of Veterans Are Overweight
March 18, 2005
Health Disparities Based on Class, Not Just Race, Say Experts
March 9, 2005
College Administrators, Students Differ on What Hazing Is
February 28, 2005
Food Costs, Convenience Predict Obese Women's Fat Intake
February 28, 2005
Urban Green Space Linked to Walking, Cycling Levels
February 28, 2005
Youths With HIV Take More Risks After New Meds Introduced
February 28, 2005
Exercise Therapy Builds Strength, Mobility in MS Patients
February 22, 2005
Insurance incentives Might Help Smokers Quit, Study Says
February 22, 2005
Drugs Aid Weight Loss Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients
February 17, 2005
Medication Helps Alcoholics Control Drinking
February 17, 2005
Campus Can Be Effective Site for Anti-Smoking Efforts
February 9, 2005
Review Finds Not Enough Evidence to Say Gun Laws Reduce Violence
February 9, 2005
Annual Mammogram, Doctor Visits Are Enough for Breast Cancer Follow-Up
January 24, 2005
Antioxidants Have No Effect on Lou Gehrig's Disease
January 24, 2005
Clinical Trial Participants Fare No Better, No Worse Than Other Patients
January 24, 2005
Counseling Encourages Exercise; Environment Changes May Help
January 24, 2005
Evidence Briefs -- Laryngitis/NSAIDs/Herbs/Abortion/Falls
January 24, 2005
Routine Use of Nose-to-Stomach Tube Slows Recovery from Abdominal Surgery
January 24, 2005
Steroids Increase Death Risk from Traumatic Head Injury
January 24, 2005
Vaginal Hysterectomy Leads to Better Outcomes Than Abdominal Surgery
January 24, 2005
Weight Loss Strategies Work in People With Pre-Diabetes
January 6, 2005
Depression Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Disease Death
January 4, 2005
Homes Need More Protection Against Falls
January 4, 2005

 

 

 
 
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