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News Stories for 2007

 
Clearer Antibullying Laws Needed to Address Children’s Health
December 19, 2007
Study Links Sex Education to Delayed Teen Intercourse
December 19, 2007
Creative Work Has Health Advantages, Study Suggests
December 13, 2007
Childhood Cancer Survivors Catch Up in School, Work as Young Adults
December 12, 2007
Poor, Uninsured Perceive More Discrimination During Health Care Visits
December 12, 2007
Obesity Leads to More Hospital Admissions, Longer Stays
December 11, 2007
Unpaid Caregiving Extracts Hidden Costs From Labor Force, Economy
December 7, 2007
Homemade YouTube Videos on Immunization Capture Audience Attention
December 4, 2007
Veterans With Cancer Might Fall Under Radar for Depression
December 4, 2007
Abstinence Offers Alcoholics Best Chance for Lasting Recovery
November 27, 2007
Community Health Centers Show Improved Diabetes Care
November 27, 2007
Education Gap Associated With Higher Death Rates Across Ethnic Groups
November 27, 2007
Hiring One Extra Nurse Might Help Hospitals Save Lives
November 27, 2007
Pneumococcal Infection Rates Drop, Despite Uneven Childhood Vaccination
November 27, 2007
Asthma Education Brochures Aimed at Minorities Miss the Mark in Wisconsin
November 15, 2007
PET Scans Useful for Some Cancer Treatment, But How Do Patients Fare?
November 13, 2007
Black Nursing Home Residents Hospitalized More Often Than Whites
November 8, 2007
Blacks, Non-Bilingual Hispanics at Higher Risk for Old-Age Disability
November 8, 2007
Obesity, Smoking, Alcoholism Escalate Costs to Military Health Plan
November 6, 2007
Smokers Who Quit Have Less Money Stress
November 6, 2007
Linking Doctors’ Pay to Performance Has Little Effect on Diabetes Outcomes
November 1, 2007
Study of Minority NYC Youth Finds Unequal Burden of Poor Dental Health
November 1, 2007
Some Clinicians Recommend Repeat Colonoscopies Too Soon, Study Finds
October 30, 2007
Older Abstinent Alcoholics Perform Well in Small Study on Cognitive Ability
October 24, 2007
Obesity Shortens Lifespan and Costs Society Billions
October 24, 2007
Aspirin’s Effect on Conception by IVF Unclear, Review Finds
October 23, 2007
Decision Aids Help Women Make Menopause Treatment Choices
October 23, 2007
Exercise and Psychological Counseling Could Ease Cancer-related Fatigue
October 23, 2007
Older Women Can Use Decision Aids to Sort Out Mammogram Options
October 23, 2007
‘Hands-and-Knees’ Posture Eases Labor Back Pain, Doesn’t Help Baby Rotate
October 16, 2007
‘House Calls’ to Educate Doctors Can Affect How They Practice
October 16, 2007
Back Pain? Insoles Won’t Help, Review Insists
October 16, 2007
Diet Counseling Leads to Modest Improvement in Heart Risks
October 16, 2007
Exercise Helps Older Adults Improve Balance
October 16, 2007
Exercising in Water Reduces Osteoarthritis Pain
October 16, 2007
For Some, Therapy Can Improve Postpartum Depression Without Drugs
October 16, 2007
Little Point to Stretching to Prevent Muscle Soreness, Review Says
October 16, 2007
No Need to Fast Directly After Major Gynecologic Surgery
October 16, 2007
Oral Antibiotics Effective to Treat Severe Urinary Tract Infections
October 16, 2007
Parent Teaching Can Reduce Accidental Childhood Injuries
October 16, 2007
Practicing Everyday Tasks Aids Mobility After Stroke
October 16, 2007
Prebiotics, Probiotics Could Protect Some Infants From Eczema
October 16, 2007
Review Finds That “Breaking the Water” Does Not Speed or Help With Labor
October 16, 2007
Review: Home-based HIV Tests Not Ready for Prime Time
October 16, 2007
Self-Management Education for COPD Patients Cuts Hospital Admissions
October 16, 2007
Taxol-type Drugs Give Slight Boost to Survival Rates in Early Breast Cancer
October 16, 2007
Want to Stop Flu? Focus on Children’s Hygiene, Researchers Suggest
October 16, 2007
Hospital Specialists Help Children Cope When Siblings Are Sick
October 12, 2007
Florida Non-Whites With Hypertension Less Likely to Receive Hospital Care
October 11, 2007
Researchers Say Stress and Disease Are Likely Linked
October 9, 2007
Language, Region Influence Hispanics’ Medicare Experience
October 9, 2007
Longevity Gap Worsens for People With Schizophrenia
October 4, 2007
Men Who Learn More About PSA Test Are Less Likely to Seek Screening
October 2, 2007
Many Overweight Teens Have Same Eating Disorders as Thin Peers
October 2, 2007
Smaller Class Sizes Could Lead to Health Care Savings, Study Suggests
September 27, 2007
Nicotine Replacement Therapy an Option for Pregnant Smokers
September 25, 2007
Screening for Diabetic Eye Disease Increases With Awareness, Access
September 25, 2007
Children Respond to ‘Active’ Programs for Getting Fit, Eating Right
September 25, 2007
Early Childbirth Linked to Poor Health in Middle Age
September 18, 2007
Those Who Stay in School, Stay Healthier
September 18, 2007
Depression Is Significant Cause of Early Retirement
September 17, 2007
Heart Medications: The More You Skip, the More You Risk
September 13, 2007
Prescription Labels Geared Toward Pharmacies, Not Patients
September 11, 2007
For Blacks, Southern ‘Stroke Belt’ Is a Killer
September 6, 2007
Multi-Tiered Medicare Plans Cut Prescription Costs, Boost Generics Use
September 5, 2007
Program Could Prolong Seniors’ Ability to Live Independently
September 1, 2007
Cancer Patients Describe What They Seek From Support Groups
September 1, 2007
Adolescent Girls on Diets More Apt to Become Smokers
August 31, 2007
“Take the Stairs” Message in Mall Attracts Repeat Climbers
August 31, 2007
Social, Church Activities May Protect Against Adolescent Smoking
August 29, 2007
Heavy Drinking Raises Blood Pressure in Older Men Regardless of “Good” Cholesterol
August 27, 2007
New Review Suggests Caution on Drugs to Raise “Good” Cholesterol
August 14, 2007
Beer’s on Tap for Binge Drinkers
August 7, 2007
Children of Single Fathers Often Miss Out on Health Care
August 7, 2007
Immunization Education Often Overlooked During Prenatal Visits
August 7, 2007
“Telehealth” Gap Could Be Narrowing for Older, Poor Americans
August 3, 2007
Black Women in Urban Areas Less Likely to Get Adequate Prenatal Care
August 3, 2007
Hostile Men Could Have Greater Risk for Heart Disease, Study Finds
August 1, 2007
Health Care Is Priority When Low-Income Workers Choose Benefits
July 31, 2007
Study Offers New Look at “Self-Neglect” Among Older Persons
July 31, 2007
Phone Counseling Can Coax Reluctant Alcoholism Patients Into Treatment
July 24, 2007
Jury Out on Effectiveness of Home-Based Support for Poor Mothers
July 24, 2007
Three Contraceptive Implants Prevent Pregnancy Equally Well
July 24, 2007
Advice, Devices Ineffective in Preventing Worker Back Pain
July 19, 2007
Coaching for Doctor Office Visits Helps Patients Ask Right Questions
July 19, 2007
Acetaminophen Safe, Effective After Wisdom Tooth Removal
July 17, 2007
Asthma Education in the ER Could Help Patients Avoid Repeat Hospital Stays
July 17, 2007
Better Births Feature Continuous Care for Moms, “Kangaroo” Care for Kids
July 17, 2007
Data Unclear on Ability of General Practitioners to Give Psychosocial Help
July 17, 2007
Evidence Review: Low Glycemic Index Diets Better for Weight Loss
July 17, 2007
Group Therapy Helps Men With Impotence
July 17, 2007
Growth Hormone Injections Add Height, But Kids Stay Short
July 17, 2007
Interventions During Hospital Stays Can Help Motivate Smokers to Quit
July 17, 2007
New Review Adds More Reasons to Avoid Diabetes Drug Avandia
July 17, 2007
Prevention Programs in School Might Help Kids Recognize Abuse
July 17, 2007
Vitamin C Offers Little Protection Against Colds
July 17, 2007
Study Looks at Whether Vaccines Promote False Sense of Security
July 13, 2007
Few Children Walk or Bike Even Short Distances to School
July 10, 2007
Minors Score More Tobacco Products at Convenience Stores Selling Gas
July 10, 2007
Your Spouse Can Pass on Good Health Habits, Study Shows
July 10, 2007
White Women More Likely Than Black Women to Seek Dieting Help
July 5, 2007
Finnish Drug Offers New Strategy to Counter Problem Drinking
July 3, 2007
MRI Plus X-ray Mammography Doubles Breast Cancer Detection in Women at High Risk
July 2, 2007
Cosmetic Improvements Could Reduce City Crime Rates, Study Suggests
June 30, 2007
Workers in No-Smoking Restaurants Show Lower Carcinogen Levels
June 29, 2007
Moderate Drinkers Most Likely to Report Better Health
June 29, 2007
National TV Promotion Triples Calls to Smoking Cessation Hotline
June 29, 2007
Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals Smoke More than General Population in California
June 28, 2007
Inhaled Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes Shows Mixed Results
June 28, 2007
Computerized Doctors’ Orders Reduce Medication Errors
June 27, 2007
Older Cancer Survivors Pull Their Weight in Workplace, Study Finds
June 27, 2007
Benefits of Childhood Weight Monitoring Remain Uncertain
June 21, 2007
Prenatal Cocaine Exposure Affects Attention in Early School Years
June 12, 2007
Study Finds Americans Can Maintain Weight Loss
June 5, 2007
Advocacy Group Says Nickelodeon Should Ditch Junk Food Ads
June 5, 2007
Depressed People Gain More from Getting Married
June 4, 2007
Neighborhood Segregation Influences Hispanics’ Health
June 4, 2007
Subtle Bias Affects Mental Health of Korean Immigrants in Canada
May 30, 2007
Caps on Medical Malpractice Damages Cut Doctors’ Insurance Costs
May 30, 2007
College Attendance Boosts Heavy Drinking in Students at Genetic Risk
May 24, 2007
Restrictive Medical Studies Exclude Blacks and Women
May 24, 2007
Diabetes Care Improvements Prove Cost-Effective
May 24, 2007
Minorities Prefer Counseling to Drugs for Treating Depression
May 18, 2007
News Stories on Health Care Disparities Often Put Burden on Patient
May 17, 2007
Chemotherapy More Effective When Given Before Breast Cancer Surgery
May 10, 2007
Counseling, Coping Skills Could Reduce Arthritis Disability
May 10, 2007
Severely Obese Women More Likely to Skip Cancer Screenings
May 8, 2007
Vaccination Laws for Health Care Workers Vary Widely by State
May 8, 2007
Study Eyes Possible Safety Problems at Academic Children’s Hospitals
May 7, 2007
Birth Control Pills’ Diabetes Risk, Safety for Sickle Cell Patients Unclear
May 3, 2007
Chinese Herbal Medicine Unproven as Overactive Thyroid Treatment
May 3, 2007
Cup Feeding Not Recommended for Premature Infants
May 3, 2007
Exercise, Acupuncture Help Women Turn Their Backs on Pregnancy Pain
May 3, 2007
Chronic Care Needs Withstood Katrina’s Mississippi Onslaught
May 1, 2007
Kids With Chronic Conditions Placed at Risk in Katrina’s Wake
May 1, 2007
Nonfatal Ladder Injuries Climbing Sharply
May 1, 2007
Injury Risk Higher in Overweight Adults, Large Study Finds
April 30, 2007
Girls Born with HIV Infection at Higher Risk for Cervical Problems
April 26, 2007
Syphilis Rate on Rise in U.S. Gay, Bisexual Men
April 26, 2007
Herbal Medicine Used for Chinese Stroke Patients Lacks Strong Evidence
April 26, 2007
Respite Care Benefits Unproven Despite High Demand
April 24, 2007
Women’s Early Drinking Problems More Likely to Escape Diagnosis
April 23, 2007
Pay Incentives for Physicians May Lead to Improved Care
April 20, 2007
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Eased for Month or More by Single Injection
April 19, 2007
Probiotics May Ease Diarrhea in Children Taking Antibiotics
April 19, 2007
Bike Helmet Laws Protect Children From Head Injury
April 17, 2007
Brief Physician Interventions Have Impact on Problem Drinking
April 17, 2007
Clinical Trials: Is the Gold Standard Good Enough?
April 17, 2007
Dentists Need Tools to Improve Brushing and Flossing Behavior
April 17, 2007
Electronic Mosquito Repellents Fail to Prevent Malaria Transmission
April 17, 2007
Emergency Contraception Does Not Reduce Unintended Pregnancy Rate
April 17, 2007
Genetic Breast Cancer Assessment Eases Stress for Women at Risk
April 17, 2007
No-Scalpel Vasectomies by Skilled Surgeons May Speed Recovery
April 17, 2007
Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Saves Men’s Lives
April 17, 2007
Sputum Monitoring Could Cut Adult Asthma Attacks, Review Finds
April 17, 2007
Standard Long-Acting Insulin as Good as Newer Medications
April 17, 2007
Steroid Nasal Sprays Relieve Sinusitis Symptoms, Review Finds
April 17, 2007
Talk Therapy Helps People With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
April 17, 2007
Phone Counseling Helps Patients Improve Eating and Exercise Habits
April 10, 2007
Aspirin Use for Preventing Heart Attack Not as High as Expected
April 10, 2007
Stress Increases Inflammation in Pregnancy, Putting Women at Risk
April 5, 2007
Better Diabetes Awareness Doesn’t Equal Better Habits for Some Blacks
March 29, 2007
Community Support Offers Latinos an Advantage Over Asthma
March 29, 2007
Doctor’s Office Nurses Help People Manage Depression, But Who Pays?
March 27, 2007
Patients Say Drug Leaflets Are Hard to Read, Understand
March 27, 2007
With Friends Like These: Social Support Linked to Drinking and Driving
March 26, 2007
Exercising With Peers Has Added Appeal
March 22, 2007
Walking, Yoga May Enhance Quality of Life During Menopause
March 22, 2007
Primary Care ‘Culture’ Affects Prevention of High-Risk Health Behaviors
March 15, 2007
Many Parents Want Distance Between Own Kids and Those With Mental Illness
March 13, 2007
Middle-Aged Adults Most Likely to Use Complementary Medicine
March 13, 2007
Physical Activity Reduces Hypertension Risk in Young Adults
March 6, 2007
Strong Evidence Links Soft Drink Consumption to Obesity, Diabetes
March 6, 2007
Women Who Deny or Hide Pregnancies Get Little Psychiatric Care
March 6, 2007
Drug-Enriched Salt Could Prevent Devastating Tropical Disease
March 1, 2007
Health-Care Workers Exposed to HIV on Job Need Preventive Treatment
March 1, 2007
Immunotherapy Does Not Prolong Life When Skin Cancer Spreads
March 1, 2007
Steroid Use Fails to Boost Pregnancy Rates in Infertility Treatments
March 1, 2007
Surgery, Shock Waves Both Effective for Removing Kidney Stones
March 1, 2007
Busy Intersections Invite People to Walk More
February 27, 2007
Study Finds Simple Solutions to Postpartum Weight Retention
February 27, 2007
Limelight on “Down Low” Lifestyle May Hinder HIV Prevention
February 23, 2007
Minorities More Likely to Receive Alcohol Counseling
February 22, 2007
Beta-Blockers Should Not Be First Choice for High Blood Pressure
February 20, 2007
Race May Play a Role in Children’s Asthma Care
February 20, 2007
Culturally Specific Diabetes Management Helps Low-Income Patients
February 16, 2007
Kids With Grass Underfoot May Be Less at Risk for Overweight
February 15, 2007
Living Near Shops, Subways Linked to Lower BMI in New York City
February 15, 2007
Safety, Scenery and Services Influence Urban Trail Use
February 15, 2007
Urban Planners Wield Influence on Physical Activity Levels
February 15, 2007
Coaching Can Help Older Adults Speak Up at Medical Visits
February 15, 2007
Stomach Balloon Offers ‘Little Benefit’ to Severely Obese
February 15, 2007
Chemo Combination Improves Survival in Asbestos-Related Cancer
February 8, 2007
New Drug Helps Smokers Kick the Habit, Review Finds
February 8, 2007
Fewer Children Immunized When Philosophical Exemptions Available
February 6, 2007
IVF Success May Be Increased With Use of Ultrasound
February 6, 2007
Vitamin D Appears Effective in Reducing Colorectal Cancer Incidence
February 6, 2007
Heart Disease Incidence, Deaths Are Higher in Deprived Neighborhoods
February 1, 2007
Higher-Volume Hospitals May Be Better Choice for Breast Cancer Surgery
February 1, 2007
Muscle-Building Exercise Improves Response to Flu Shot
February 1, 2007
Pedestrian-Friendly Communities Make for More Active Older Adults
February 1, 2007
Antipsychotic Drug Controls Some Symptoms in Autism Disorder
January 30, 2007
Creatine Supplement May Help People With Muscular Dystrophies
January 30, 2007
Home Safety Boosted by Education, Free Safety Equipment
January 30, 2007
Hormone Drug Type Makes Survival Difference in Advanced Breast Cancer
January 30, 2007
Doctors Manage Several Patient Problems in Short Office Visits
January 26, 2007
Today’s Teens Slacking on Fruit, Veggie Intake
January 26, 2007
Workplace Pressures, Hazards Raise Risk of Job Injuries in Youths
January 26, 2007
Heavy Drinking Takes Excessive Toll on Women With Hepatitis C
January 25, 2007
Many Russian Women Drink During Pregnancy, Study Finds
January 25, 2007
Allergy Shots Offer Safe Relief for Hay Fever, Review Concludes
January 25, 2007
Women Can’t Count on Fetal Movement Monitoring to Reduce Stillbirth Risk
January 25, 2007
Dietary Zinc for Diabetes Prevention Not Backed by Evidence
January 23, 2007
Diuretic Pills Not Recommended for Preventing Preeclampsia
January 23, 2007
ED Drugs Prove Effective, Safe for Men With Diabetes
January 23, 2007
Family Programs Can Help Keep Kids From Smoking
January 23, 2007
Hospitalized Seniors May Benefit From Care Programs With Exercise
January 23, 2007
Low-Dose Steroids Reduce Joint Damage From Rheumatoid Arthritis
January 23, 2007
New Review May Ease Worries of People With Disabling Anxiety Disorder
January 23, 2007
Psychotherapy Quiets Concerns Over Ringing in the Ears
January 23, 2007
Head Start Kids in ESL Families More Prone to Obesity
January 18, 2007
Burn Patients Need More Help Coping With Depression, Study Suggests
January 10, 2007
Children’s Immunization Status Worsens as Mothers’ Income, Education Rise
January 5, 2007
Smarter Kids May Be Less Accident-Prone as Adults
January 5, 2007
Youngest Drinkers Likelier to Use Alcohol for Stress Relief as Adults
January 3, 2007

 

 

 
 
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