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Health Behavior News Service Stories for 2008

 
Carpal Tunnel Surgery Relieves More Symptoms Than Splinting
October 7, 2008
Dementia Won’t Improve With Procaine, and Health Might Suffer
October 7, 2008
Ear Tubes Reduce Infections, Review Concludes
October 7, 2008
Exercise Helps Reduce Pain, Disability After Lower Back Surgery
October 7, 2008
First-Line Treatment for Deadly Lung Cancer Not Superior, Review Finds
October 7, 2008
Honey Holds Some Promise for Treating Burns
October 7, 2008
Little Evidence That Increasing Police Patrols Curbs Drunk-Driving Accidents
October 7, 2008
New Review Scopes Out Mouthwash Evidence
October 7, 2008
Review Finds Probiotics Don’t Help Children with Eczema
October 7, 2008
Review: Anti-Clotting Drug Helps Patients With Immobilized Legs
October 7, 2008
St. John’s Wort Helps Some Patients With Major Depression
October 7, 2008
Malt Liquor Beverages Processed Differently Than Other Drinks
September 23, 2008
NYC Community Outreach Improves Childhood Immunization Rates
September 23, 2008
Economic Fears Can Affect Dental Care
September 19, 2008
Pregnant Illinois Women Increasingly Choosing Induced Labor
September 18, 2008
Depression Common in Sarcoidosis Patients, Small Study Finds
September 17, 2008
One in Five ICU Survivors Experiences PTSD Symptoms, Review Finds
September 17, 2008
Mixed Results for Personal Health Record System
September 16, 2008
Men, Young Adults Tend to Downplay Osteoporosis Risk
September 15, 2008
Seniors in Poorer ZIP Codes Less Likely to Survive Surgery
September 11, 2008
Docs Don’t Deliver “No Smoking” Message to Pregnant Women
September 9, 2008
Emotional Intelligence Training Might Improve Doctor/Patient Relationships
September 9, 2008
Exercise Helps With Body Image, Depression in Pregnancy
September 3, 2008
Virginity Pledges Show Signs of Success
September 2, 2008
Younger Smokers on Fast Track to Behavior Problems Later
September 2, 2008
Happiness and Satisfaction Might Lead to Better Health
August 29, 2008
Reducing Risky Health Behaviors in Teens: A Tall Order
August 21, 2008
Sexual Matters Don’t Sway Mothers on HPV Vaccine
August 21, 2008
Medicare Support Pays Off for Senior Smokers Trying to Quit
August 18, 2008
Government Saves Money By Funding Family Planning Clinics
August 14, 2008
Nebraska Women Benefit From Efforts to Close Gaps in Cancer Screening
August 14, 2008
Home Smoking Bans Prevent Teens From Lighting Up
August 13, 2008
Exercise Can Lead to Drop in Blood Pressure, If Patients Get Message
August 12, 2008
Married Adults Report Better Health, But Singles Are Catching Up
August 11, 2008
Diet, Exercise and Culturally Sensitive Care Can Prevent or Control Diabetes
July 31, 2008
Tapes, Transcripts Might Help Cancer Patients Recall Medical Information
July 31, 2008
‘Walkable’ Neighborhoods Mean Thinner Residents in Large Utah Study
July 29, 2008
Do Reading Materials for Health Professionals Improve Patient Outcomes?
July 29, 2008
Doctors Don’t Change Their Routine During Longer Consultations
July 29, 2008
Tobacco Companies Find Loophole in Settlement Stance on Outdoor Ads
July 29, 2008
Zinc Could Saves Lives of Children With Diarrhea
July 29, 2008
Current Stats Severely Underestimate Costs of Medical Errors
July 28, 2008
Little Evidence That Treating Varicoceles in Men Boosts Pregnancy Rates
July 24, 2008
Freedom’s Just Another Word for Less Sexually Active Teens
July 23, 2008
Frequent Family Meals Might Reduce Teen Substance Use
July 23, 2008
Residents’ Input Leads to Better Health in North Carolina Community
July 22, 2008
Young Smokers Have Quitting on Their Minds
July 22, 2008
Can Today’s Doctors Be Competent Without Computers?
July 17, 2008
Most Adults Don’t Realize Activity Lowers Colon Cancer Risk
July 17, 2008
Review: Exercise Not Proven as Dementia Treatment
July 17, 2008
Breast Self-Exams Do Not Appear to Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths
July 15, 2008
Contests to Quit Smoking Don’t Work in Long Run
July 15, 2008
Long-Acting Insulin: Safer, Slightly Tighter Glucose Control in Type 1 Diabetes
July 15, 2008
No Single Approach Keeps Tobacco Away From Minors
July 15, 2008
Oxygen Therapy Might Ease Pain of Migraine, Cluster Headaches
July 15, 2008
Removing Healthy Ovaries in Premenopausal Women: No Sure Answers
July 15, 2008
Unimmunized Kids Less Likely to Get Chickenpox if Vaccinated After Exposure
July 15, 2008
Bullies Face More Health, Safety Risks Than Their Victims Do
July 15, 2008
Studies Suggest, But Don’t Confirm, Bullying-Suicide Connection
July 15, 2008
Jury Still Out on Organ Transplant Success in HIV-Positive Patients
July 11, 2008
Depression Ups Risk of Complications Following Heart Attack
July 1, 2008
Some Poor Households Opt for Cigarettes Over Food
July 1, 2008
On-the-Job Weight Loss: Worksite Programs Work
June 30, 2008
Poverty, Poor Health Might Influence Colorectal Cancer Screening Attendance
June 27, 2008
Men, Especially Blacks, More Likely to Miss Own Hypertension
June 26, 2008
Kids With Special Needs Face Bumpy Transition to Adult Health Care
June 23, 2008
Fewer Heart Disease Deaths in Massachusetts as Smoking Declines
June 19, 2008
Poor Children More Likely to Develop Diabetes as Adults
June 19, 2008
Lack of Diversity in Genetic Counselors Could Affect Patients
June 18, 2008
Group Talks Help Men Decide on Prostate Screening
June 17, 2008
Obese Women in Canada Less Likely to Get Pap Tests
June 17, 2008
Social Trust Leads to Better Health, Twin Study Suggests
June 17, 2008
Socializing Can Help Elderly Women Stay Sharp
June 3, 2008
Vigorous Exercise Can Help Seniors Avoid Disability
June 3, 2008
Postcard Mailings Drive More Smokers to Quit Lines
May 29, 2008
Insured, Low-Income Patients Face Hurdles to Health Care Access
May 20, 2008
Race, Ethnicity Might Influence Psychiatric Diagnosis in Children’s ERs
May 15, 2008
N.J. Hospital Patients Have Limited Access to Interpreters
May 13, 2008
Poor Rural Communities Need More Access to Health Information
May 13, 2008
Culture-Specific Asthma Education Could Improve Quality of Life
May 8, 2008
Review Determines Most Effective Emergency Contraception Method
May 8, 2008
Blacks, Hispanics Less Aware of When to Call 911 for Heart Attack Signs
May 7, 2008
Common Drug Eases Leg Cramping, Enables Farther Walking
May 6, 2008
Similar Outcomes for Minimally Invasive, Open Surgery in Colon Cancer
May 6, 2008
Having a Drink During Pregnancy Is Common for French Women
May 4, 2008
Cleaning, Home Repair Programs Fail to Reduce Lead Levels in Kids
May 1, 2008
CDC Says One-Fourth of Toddlers Behind on Vaccinations
April 29, 2008
Studies of Diet Offer Little Insight to Preventing Pregnancy-Related Diabetes
April 29, 2008
When Doctors Tell Patients to Quit Smoking, They Listen
April 29, 2008
Blacks on Medicaid Carry Heavier Cancer Burden Than Whites Do
April 24, 2008
Patients Often Don’t Take What the Doctor Ordered
April 24, 2008
Review: Doctors Should Consider Alternatives to Antibiotics for Sinusitis
April 24, 2008
Benefits of Omega-3s Still Unclear for Bipolar Disorder
April 22, 2008
Lumbar Supports Not Particularly Effective for Low Back Pain
April 22, 2008
Aerobic Exercise Boosts Older Bodies and Minds, Review Suggests
April 17, 2008
Mistletoe as Cancer Treatment: Review Calls Evidence Weak
April 17, 2008
Antioxidant Users Don’t Live Longer, Analysis of Studies Concludes
April 15, 2008
Children Should Not Take Antihistamines for Chronic Cough, Reviewers Say
April 15, 2008
Dust Mites Outlast Heroic Efforts to Help Asthma Patients
April 15, 2008
Exercise Combats Cancer-Related Fatigue
April 15, 2008
Financial Support — If Weak — Doesn’t Improve Health of Poor Children
April 15, 2008
Health Risks, Benefits Come With Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping
April 15, 2008
Homemade Asthma-Relief Device Could Be an Option for Poor Families
April 15, 2008
Older Epilepsy Drugs Do Not Prevent First Seizure From Brain Tumors
April 15, 2008
Parkinson’s Drugs Tradeoff: Better Muscle Control, Worse Side Effects
April 15, 2008
Patients With Terminal Cancer Can Beat Depression
April 15, 2008
Splints Good as Casts for Minor Wrist Fractures — When Kids Wear Them
April 15, 2008
Studies Don't Support Common Treatments for Patchy Hair Loss
April 15, 2008
Customized Health Education Not Always Necessary
April 8, 2008
Simple Schedule Changes Could Improve Shift Worker Health
April 8, 2008
Social Support Reduces Stress of Genetic Counseling for Cancer
April 8, 2008
Better-Educated Smokers More Likely to Try Quitting in Response to Ads
April 1, 2008
Physically Active Smokers More Likely to Kick the Habit
April 1, 2008
Even After Surgery, Women Remain Unsure of Breast Cancer Survival Rates
March 31, 2008
Treating Wife’s Stress May Be Indirect Care for Men With Prostate Cancer
March 21, 2008
Comprehensive Sex Education Might Reduce Teen Pregnancies, Study Finds
March 19, 2008
Minnesota Parents Support Birth-Control Education
March 19, 2008
Mailed Reminders Encourage Heart Attack Patients to Take Medicine
March 11, 2008
Poor Neighborhoods Create Health “Double Jeopardy” for Minority Kids
March 11, 2008
Increasing Income Support to Poor Elderly Might Improve Health, Study Hints
March 10, 2008
Depression, Anxiety Are Linked to Obesity, Unhealthy Habits
March 5, 2008
Many Women of Childbearing Age Missing Folic Acid Message
March 4, 2008
Secondhand Smoke Exposure: Worldwide Concern
February 28, 2008
Music Therapy Might Soften Depression Symptoms
February 28, 2008
Study Supports ‘Decision Aids’ for Men Considering Prostate Test
February 26, 2008
Contribution of Cancer Care Nurses Is Hard to Gauge
February 21, 2008
Involved Patients Aren’t Always the Healthiest, Small Study Finds
February 21, 2008
Antidepressants Can Help With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
February 19, 2008
Benefits of Medicare-Paid Mammography Lag for Black Women
February 14, 2008
Hair Stylists Promote Breast Cancer Prevention Messages to Clients
February 14, 2008
“Abstinence-Plus” Programs Can Reduce Risky Sexual Behaviors in Youth
February 12, 2008
Drug Co-payments, Caps Might Deprive Patients of Needed Medications
February 12, 2008
Little Evidence That Psychotherapy Helps Elderly With Depression
February 12, 2008
Heart Disease Patients Need Sustained Support to Quit Smoking
February 7, 2008
Older Antiviral Drugs Limited in Preventing, Treating Flu in Children
February 7, 2008
Magazine Ads for Smokeless Tobacco Reach Many Adolescents
February 5, 2008
Urban Sprawl Puts Teen Drivers at Even Higher Risk
February 5, 2008
Antidepressants Unproven as Treatment for Low Back Pain
January 29, 2008
Group Aid Improves Diet, May Cut Diabetes Risk in American Indian Women
January 29, 2008
Intensive Education Helps Back Pain Sufferers Get Back to Work
January 29, 2008
Geriatric Care Associated With Safer Prescribing Among Elderly Vets
January 24, 2008
Review Looks at Latest Birth Control Options
January 24, 2008
Nursing Home Report Card Makes the Grade
January 23, 2008
Anemia Drugs and Stimulants Ease Exhaustion in Some Cancer Patients
January 22, 2008
Arthritic Knees Remain Painful After Arthroscopic Surgery
January 22, 2008
Cranberries Might Help Prevent Urinary Infections in Women
January 22, 2008
Few Strategies Exist to Prevent MRSA Spread in Nursing Homes
January 22, 2008
Hand Washing Promotion Can Save Lives in Developing Countries
January 22, 2008
Herbal Remedy Useful for Heart Failure, Review Finds
January 22, 2008
Motorcycle Helmets Keep Riders Alive, International Review Confirms
January 22, 2008
No Sure Answers to Reduce Mammography Discomfort
January 22, 2008
NSAIDs No Better Than Other Over-the-Counter Drugs for Low Back Pain
January 22, 2008
Nurses’ Advice Boosts Smokers’ Chances of Quitting
January 22, 2008
OTC Cough Medicine: Not Worthwhile for Children or Adults?
January 22, 2008
Talk Therapy Can Help Kids With Chronic Stomach Pain
January 22, 2008
Whole Grain Foods Might Reduce Diabetes Risk, But Evidence Weak
January 22, 2008
Obesity, Depression Often Coexist in Middle-Aged Women
January 11, 2008
Doctors Underestimate the Power of Screening for Problem Drinking
January 8, 2008
Hardcore Smokers Most Likely to Turn to Treatment
January 8, 2008
Alcoholics With Depression Less Likely to Stay Sober
January 3, 2008

 

 

 
 
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