Health Behavior News Service via MedWorm.com MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Health Behavior News Service' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:50:59 +0100 Study Illuminates Ethnic Disparities in Diabetes and Cognitive Impairment http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650263&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22478 01/31/2012, Ethnicity and Disease, A new study finds that decreasing the disparities in rates of type 2 diabetes among Whites, Blacks and Hispanics could eliminate some racial and ethnic disparities in the development of cognitive impairment or dementia. Prior research has shown that type 2 diabetes is a risk factor for all forms of major cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer's disease, according to a study in Ethnicity & Disease. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650263 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:25:01 +0100 5650263 Most People Fudge Numbers on Weight and Height Surveys http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639567&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22477 01/27/2012, Ethnicity and Disease, When people in the U.S. are asked to provide their weight for research surveys, they underestimate their weight and overestimate their height, despite numerous public reports about increasing rates of obesity. Whites are more likely to do so than Blacks or Hispanics, finds a new study in Ethnicity and Disease. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639567 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:25:00 +0100 5639567 Peer Passengers Are Bad News for Teen Drivers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5630656&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22476 01/24/2012, Journal of Adolescent Health, Two new studies in the February Journal of Adolescent Health reviewed key factors shown to influence teen driving behaviors: perception of driving risks, parental monitoring and the presence of peer passengers. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5630656 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:15:47 +0100 5630656 Electronic Health Records Could Improve Care for Type 2 Diabetics http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5630655&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22475 01/24/2012, Health Services Research, Use of electronic health records shows promise for improving care and outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes, but still has considerable room for improvement, according to a new study in the journal Health Services Research. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5630655 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:25:01 +0100 5630655 Signs Prove Effective in Prompting People to Use Stairs Instead of Elevator http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611292&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22471 01/17/2012, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Signs that read, "Burn Calories, Not Electricity" posted in lobbies of New York City buildings, motivated more people to take the stairs?and continue to use them even months later, according to a study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611292 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:45:21 +0100 5611292 Recommended Services Not Always Given During Patients' Annual Exams http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611291&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22472 01/17/2012, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, New research finds that patients may not always receive all of the screening tests and counseling services that are due during their medical checkups, according to a study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611291 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:45:21 +0100 5611291 Teens Have Fewer Behavioral Issues When Parents Stay Involved http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611290&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22474 01/19/2012, Journal of Adolescent Health, When parents of middle school students participate in school-based, family interventions, it can reduce problem behavior, according to new research released online in the Journal of Adolescent Health. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611290 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:45:21 +0100 5611290 For Diabetics Not on Insulin, Self-Monitoring Blood Sugar Has No Benefit http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611289&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22473 01/19/2012, The Cochrane Library, For type 2 diabetics who are not on insulin, monitoring their blood sugar does little to control blood sugar levels over time and may not be worth the effort or expense, according to a new evidence review in The Cochrane Library. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611289 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:25:01 +0100 5611289 Girls Report More Mental Distress and Are Prescribed More Psychiatric Drugs than Boys http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5584840&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22469 01/10/2012, Journal of Adolescent Health, More than 15 percent of Norwegian teenagers ages 15 to 16 reported "mental distress," or symptoms of depression and anxiety, with significantly more girls reporting distress than boys, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Girls with mental distress were also more likely than their male counterparts to be prescribed psychiatric drugs. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5584840 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:11:57 +0100 5584840 Workplace Support for Front-Line Health Workers Creates Higher Job Satisfaction http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5584839&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22470 01/12/2012, Health Services Research, Frontline health workers-including nursing assistants, paramedics and pharmacy technicians-who received a combination of benefits and support from their employers had greater job satisfaction and provided a higher perceived quality of care, finds a new study in Health Services Research. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5584839 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:25:00 +0100 5584839 Team Lotteries Motivate Employees to Participate in Wellness Programs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5573144&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22468 01/05/2012, American Journal of Health Promotion, Team lotteries might increase employee participation in health assessments for corporate wellness programs, finds a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5573144 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:52:05 +0100 5573144 Family Support Motivates Mexican-Americans to Adopt Healthy Habits http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5573143&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22467 01/05/2012, American Journal of Health Promotion, Encouragement from family members helps motivate Mexican-American adults to eat more fruits and vegetables and to engage in regular exercise, according to a new study in the current issue of American Journal of Health Promotion. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5573143 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:25:00 +0100 5573143 Mammogram Rates Lower for Mexican Women in U.S. http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5527166&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22466 12/20/2011, Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, Mexican women in the United States are less likely to get mammograms than white women, black women and other Latinas, according to a new study in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5527166 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:25:00 +0100 5527166 Breast Cancer Patients More Satisfied When Specialists Share Care Management http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5506890&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22465 12/15/2011, Health Services Research, Patients with breast cancer report greater satisfaction when their cancer doctor co-manages care with other specialists, finds a new study in Health Services Research. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5506890 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:25:00 +0100 5506890 Racial Disparities in Colon Cancer Screening Persist Despite Insurance, Access http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496076&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22461 12/12/2011, Health Services Research, Public health researchers have long attributed the disparity in colonoscopy rates between whites and minorities to a lack of health insurance or access to doctors. Now, a new study in the journal Health Services Research suggests the reasons for the differences are more complex. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496076 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:41:38 +0100 5496076 HPV Vaccine Does Not Appear to Encourage Risky Sexual Behavior http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496075&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22464 12/13/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Young women who receive recommended vaccinations to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and associated cancers do not engage in more sexually risky behavior, according to a study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496075 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:41:38 +0100 5496075 Feelings of Depression and Binge Eating Go Hand in Hand in Teen Girls http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5496074&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22463 12/13/2011, Journal of Adolescent Health, Teenage girls who feel depressed are twice as likely to start binge eating as other girls are, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The reverse is also true: Girls who engage in regular binge eating face double the normal risk of depressive symptoms. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5496074 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:25:01 +0100 5496074 Youth with Behavior Problems Are More Likely to Have Thought of Suicide http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478114&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22460 12/06/2011, Journal of Adolescent Health, Children who show early signs of problem behavior are more likely to have thought of killing or harming themselves, suggests new research in the latest issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478114 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:26:03 +0100 5478114 Group Programs to Prevent Childhood Depression Prove Effective http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5478113&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22462 12/07/2011, The Cochrane Library, Psychological interventions to prevent depression in children and adolescents can be useful, with protective effects that last for up to a year, finds a new systematic review in The Cochrane Library. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5478113 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:25:00 +0100 5478113 Doctor-Patient Relationship Influences Patient Engagement http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5459710&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22458 11/29/2011, Health Services Research, Patients who feel their physicians treat them with respect and fairness, communicate well and engage with them outside of the office setting are more active in their own health care, according to new study in Health Services Research. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5459710 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:52:48 +0100 5459710 Socially Active Older Adults Have Slower Rates of Health Declines http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5459709&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22459 12/01/2011, Journal of Health and Social Behavior, Older adults who maintain high levels of social engagement or ramp up their social life as they age may be protected from declines in physical and cognitive health, according to a study in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5459709 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:25:00 +0100 5459709 No Difference in Side-Effects When Switching or Adding Antidepressants http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5423826&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22457 11/17/2011, General Hospital Psychiatry, Patients with depression who fail to see improvement after taking an antidepressant often have their initial medication switched or combined with a second drug. The perception of potential side effects has influenced clinician decisions about which strategy to take. New research now suggests one strategy may not be any more likely to be harmful than the other. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5423826 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:25:00 +0100 5423826 Pre-Existing Hypertension Linked to Depression in Pregnant Women http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5401731&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22456 11/10/2011, General Hospital Psychiatry, Women with a history of high blood pressure before getting pregnant have a higher risk of depression than women who develop pregnancy-related hypertension, according to a new study. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5401731 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:25:00 +0100 5401731 Elderly Hospital Patients with Delirium More Likely to Die Within A Year http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5390114&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22455 11/08/2011, General Hospital Psychiatry, Hospital patients over 65 who are referred for a psychiatric consultation and found to have delirium are more likely than those without delirium to die within one year following diagnosis, according to a new study published in the journal General Hospital Psychiatry. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5390114 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:19:45 +0100 5390114 Daily Exercise, Minimized Computer Time for Optimal Sleep in Teens http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5390113&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22454 11/08/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Daily exercise improves a teenager's chances of a good night's sleep, while excess computer time has the opposite effect, according to a new study. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5390113 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:19:45 +0100 5390113 Sweetener Found In Gum May Prevent Ear Infections In Children http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5390112&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22453 11/09/2011, The Cochrane Library, There is "fair evidence" to support the use of xylitol, a natural sweetener used in gums and mints, to prevent inner ear infections in healthy children, a new evidence review finds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5390112 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:19:45 +0100 5390112 Cognitive Reframing Can Help Dementia Caregivers with Depression, Stress http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5390111&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22452 11/09/2011, The Cochrane Library, A new evidence review from the Netherlands finds that a psychotherapy technique called cognitive reframing can help reduce caregivers' stress when they are caring for loved ones with dementia. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5390111 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:25:00 +0100 5390111 Lack of Health Insurance Linked to Fewer Asthma Diagnoses in Children http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5365710&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22446 10/27/2011, Health Services Research, Providing health insurance to more children could lead to diagnosing additional cases of mild or intermittent asthma, a new study shows. Some who treat childhood asthma say this could increase the number of kids receiving medication to control their asthma symptoms and seeking care for asthma flares. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5365710 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:56:35 +0100 5365710 Ethnic Differences in Appointment Keeping Affect Health of Diabetes Patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5365709&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22448 10/27/2011, Health Services Research, Ethnic differences in appointment keeping may be an important factor in poor health outcomes among some minority patients with diabetes, according to a new study. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5365709 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:56:35 +0100 5365709 Doctors Often Overrate How Well They Speak a Second Language http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5365708&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22445 10/27/2011, Health Services Research, New research shows that physicians who say they are fluent in a second language may be overestimating their actual skills. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5365708 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:56:35 +0100 5365708 Recent Veterans in College Engage in Riskier Health Behaviors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5365707&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22451 10/31/2011, American Journal of Health Promotion, College students who have served in the U.S. conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are more likely than their non-veteran peers to use tobacco, drink in excess and engage in other behaviors that endanger their health and safety, according to a study that appeared in the latest issue of American Journal of Health Promotion. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5365707 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:56:35 +0100 5365707 Employee Programs Teaching Health Care "Consumer" Skills May Also Produce Health Benefits http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5365706&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22450 10/31/2011, American Journal of Health Promotion, A workplace program designed to teach employees to act more like consumers when they make health care decisions, for example, by finding and evaluating health information or choosing a benefit plan, also improved exercise, diet and other health habits, according to a new study in the latest issue of the American Journal of Health Promotion. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5365706 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:25:01 +0100 5365706 Depressive Symptoms May Make Asthma Control More Difficult http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5349826&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22449 10/25/2011, General Hospital Psychiatry, People with asthma are more likely to have symptoms of depression. Those with asthma and depressive symptoms are more likely to sleep less, be physically inactive and smoke than asthmatic people without symptoms of depression. The combination of mental distress and asthma may lead to a worsening of asthma symptoms and an overall decline in health. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5349826 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:55:20 +0100 5349826 E-Learning Programs May Do Little to Change Eating Habits http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5349825&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22447 10/26/2011, Health Technology Assessment, With more people turning to the Internet and smart phones to help them with everything from exercising to quitting smoking, it appears applications, or "apps" as they are popularly known, intended to change eating habits may not make much of a difference, according to a new review. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5349825 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:25:01 +0100 5349825 Sidewalks, Crime Affect Women's Physical Activity Throughout U.S. http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5306099&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22440 10/11/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Getting women to meet the U.S. federal government's recommended level of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity remains a huge challenge. A large new study shows that where women live affects just how willing they are to exercise. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5306099 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:11:36 +0100 5306099 Second-Hand Smoke in China Puts Children at Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5306098&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22441 10/11/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, The prevalence of smoking in China may contribute to children's second-hand smoke exposure and resulting respiratory symptoms. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5306098 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5306098 Review: Taking Blood Pressure Drugs at Night Slightly Improves Control http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5298297&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22444 10/05/2011, The Cochrane Library, Patients who take certain popular types of blood pressure medication once a day are able to achieve somewhat better control of their hypertension if they take their daily dose at bedtime, according to a new systematic review. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5298297 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:48:24 +0100 5298297 Excluding Hypertension, Review Finds Calcium Supplements Have No Benefit During Pregnancy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5298296&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22443 10/05/2011, The Cochrane Library, Most physicians instruct pregnant women to increase their calcium intake, but a new evidence review of potential benefits of calcium supplementation for mom and baby found none, except for the treatment of pregnancy-related hypertension. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5298296 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5298296 Patients with Implanted Cardiac Devices Should Learn about End-of-Life Options http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5287601&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22442 10/04/2011, American Journal of Nursing, An implanted device meant to correct heart rhythm may generate repeated painful shocks during a patient's final hours, at a time when the natural process of dying often affects the heart's rhythm. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5287601 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5287601 Routine Follow-up Mammography Benefits Breast Cancer Survivors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5262743&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22437 09/28/2011, Health Technology Assessment, After breast cancer surgery, a follow-up regimen that includes regular mammograms offers a survival benefit over a follow-up regimen that does not include mammograms, according to a new systematic review. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5262743 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5262743 Reminder Packaging Helps Patients Take Medications as Directed http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228246&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22438 09/13/2011, The Cochrane Library, People with chronic illnesses are more likely to take long-term medications according to doctors' instructions if the packaging includes a reminder system, according to a new review of evidence (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228246 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:37:40 +0100 5228246 Review: Probiotics Have Slight Preventive Effect on Colds http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228245&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22439 09/15/2011, The Cochrane Library, Taking probiotics seems to provide both children and adults with a mild degree of protection against many upper respiratory tract infections including the common cold, according to a new systematic review. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228245 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:37:40 +0100 5228245 No Proof That Smartphone Apps Help Drinkers Reduce Alcohol Use http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228244&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22431 09/15/2011, Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, If you're looking for an app to help you cut back on alcohol consumption, few exist and what is available has not yet been demonstrated to work, according to a new study. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228244 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:37:40 +0100 5228244 Safety Net Hospital Closures Hit Poor, Uninsured Hardest http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5228243&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22435 09/19/2011, Health Services Research, When safety net hospitals close or switch from not-for-profit to for-profit status, certain vulnerable groups suffer disproportionately, a new study finds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5228243 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5228243 Mold Removal in Homes, Offices Could Cut Respiratory Illness http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211852&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22436 09/08/2011, The Cochrane Library, A new Cochrane review finds that ridding homes and offices of mold and dampness can help reduce respiratory infections and troubling symptoms for asthma sufferers. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211852 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:25:01 +0100 5211852 Prejudice Linked to Depression, Anxiety in Gay and Bisexual Black Men http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5185725&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22432 08/30/2011, Depression Research and Treatment, The harassment, discrimination and negative feelings about homosexuality that black gay and bisexual men often experience can contribute significantly to mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, a small new study finds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5185725 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:07:43 +0100 5185725 Stressed-Out Workers Less Likely to Stick With Wellness Centers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5185724&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22430 08/31/2011, American Journal of Health Promotion, Asking people who join a gym, fitness or wellness center just one short question about their stress level can identify those who are at risk of health problems and poor health habits, according to a new study. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5185724 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:07:43 +0100 5185724 Smoking Bans Motivate Even Reluctant Women to Quit http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5185723&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22434 09/01/2011, American Journal of Health Promotion, A new study finds that women smokers who live and work where bans are enforced, even those had no previous plans to stop smoking, are more likely to attempt quitting. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5185723 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:07:43 +0100 5185723 Natural Surroundings Might Lower Obesity http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5185722&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22433 09/01/2011, American Journal of Health Promotion, New research from North Carolina finds that people who live in counties with better weather and more natural features like hills and lakes are more active and thinner than their counterparts. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5185722 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:07:43 +0100 5185722 For Some Surgeries, More Is Better When Choosing Hospitals http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5185721&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22428 09/01/2011, Health Services Research, Hospitals with higher surgical volumes for certain procedures are less likely to cause unintentional serious injuries to hospitalized patients when compared to those hospitals that perform the procedures less often. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5185721 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:07:43 +0100 5185721 Even Outside "Stroke Belt," African-Americans Face Higher Mortality http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5185720&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22429 09/01/2011, Ethnicity and Disease, African-Americans and country folk outside the so-called "stroke belt" are at higher risk for stroke death than other populations, a large new study finds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5185720 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5185720 Dieting Beats Exercise for Diabetes Prevention, Combination Is Best http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5176638&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22424 08/30/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, A new study suggests that to prevent diabetes in postmenopausal women, dietary weight loss alone is effective while exercise alone is not effective, and both together are best of all. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5176638 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:15:45 +0100 5176638 Black, Hispanic, Poor Young Women Less Likely to Complete HPV Vaccinations http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5176637&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22425 08/30/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Barriers that hinder young African-American, Hispanic and poor women from completing a series of three vaccinations to prevent human papillomavirus infection (HPV) also leave them at higher risk for cervical cancer and death. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5176637 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5176637 Patient Navigators Might Reduce Disparities in Cancer Care http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5147960&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22427 08/16/2011, Cancer, Past research shows that minorities suffer higher rates of advanced cancer and deaths from all types of cancer compared to whites. The role of "patient navigator" is emerging as a tool to address these disparities. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5147960 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:31:54 +0100 5147960 Excess Weight in Young Adulthood Predicts Shorter Lifespan http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5147959&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22426 08/16/2011, Journal of Adolescent Health, Those 25-year-olds who are overweight now but think they will be fine as long as they lose weight eventually might need to reconsider. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5147959 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:31:54 +0100 5147959 Doctors, Nurses Often Use Holistic Medicine for Themselves http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5147958&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22422 08/19/2011, Health Services Research, U.S. health care workers, especially doctors and nurses, use complementary and alternative medicine far more than do workers in other fields, according to a new study. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5147958 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:31:54 +0100 5147958 Americans Face Barriers to Health Care Beyond Cost http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5147957&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22423 08/19/2011, Health Services Research, Just getting to the doctor, making appointments and taking time off from work or other responsibilities are major hindrances for some people to getting the medical care they need. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5147957 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5147957 Impulsive Alcoholics Likely to Die Sooner http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5133811&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22421 08/15/2011, Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, Alcohol and impulsivity are a dangerous mix: People with drinking problems and poor impulse control are more likely to die in the next 15 years, a new study suggests. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5133811 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5133811 Premature Ejaculation Therapy Not Supported by Evidence http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5111631&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22419 08/09/2011, The Cochrane Library, A new review finds little reliable research to support treating premature ejaculation by teaching men how to control their bodies with their minds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5111631 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:35:42 +0100 5111631 Caffeine Can Ease a Spinal Tap Headache http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5111630&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22420 08/09/2011, The Cochrane Library, People who suffer headaches after a spinal tap might have a relatively simple way to ease the painful throb: a caffeine tablet. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5111630 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:25:01 +0100 5111630 High School Students Today Less Likely to Be Heavy Smokers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5089811&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22416 08/02/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Of the 19.5 percent of high school students who call themselves smokers, most don't smoke daily or frequently. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5089811 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5089811 Sexually Victimized Girls With PTSD Not More Likely to Binge Drink Later http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5072057&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22415 07/26/2011, Journal of Adolescent Health, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common outcome of sexual assault among many teenage girls, but they do not necessarily cope by binge drinking, a new study finds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5072057 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:06:24 +0100 5072057 Parents' Military Deployments Take Emotional Toll on Teens http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5072056&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22417 07/26/2011, American Journal of Public Health, When military deployments call for their parents to serve abroad, adolescents have a tough time adjusting, and a new study shows their moods often lead to risky behavior. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5072056 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:06:24 +0100 5072056 With Diabetes, Untreated Depression Can Lead to Serious Eye Disease http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5072055&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22418 07/28/2011, General Hospital Psychiatry, Patients with diabetes who also suffer from depression are more likely to develop a serious complication known as diabetic retinopathy, a disease that damages the eye's retina, a five-year study finds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5072055 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5072055 After an Emergency, Comprehensive Care Is Best for Older Patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054238&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22414 07/21/2011, The Cochrane Library, Older people rushed to the emergency room are more likely to be living at home up to a year later if they receive a comprehensive and age-appropriate evaluation during their hospital stay. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054238 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5054238 Teen Well-Being Spills Over Into Young Adult Health http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5041944&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22410 07/19/2011, Journal of Adolescent Health, A new study finds that teens with a positive sense of well-being are more likely to report being healthy in young adulthood. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5041944 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5041944 Drug Speeds Up Slow Labor but Doesn't Prevent C-Sections http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5032020&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22413 07/14/2011, The Cochrane Library, A new review says that oxytocin, a medication often used to quicken slow-paced labor in its early stages, doesn't decrease a woman's risk of having a complicated birth involving forceps or a cesarean section. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5032020 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5032020 Teen Weight Began to Rise in 1990s, New Study Finds http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5022724&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22409 07/12/2011, Journal of Adolescent Health, A new study that looks at weight change over decades finds that the obesity epidemic in teens and young adults has its roots in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when body weights began to rise. But not everyone was affected equally. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5022724 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:04:24 +0100 5022724 Strength Training Curbs Hip, Spinal Bone Loss in Women With Osteoporosis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5022723&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22412 07/12/2011, The Cochrane Library, An updated review of studies confirms that compared to staying sedentary, strength exercises boost bone density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5022723 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:04:24 +0100 5022723 Modified Fat Diet Key to Lowering Heart Disease Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5022722&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22411 07/12/2011, The Cochrane Library, A new evidence review finds that a modified fat diet - rather than a low fat diet - might be the real key to reducing one's risk of heart disease. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5022722 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:25:01 +0100 5022722 Losing Weight, Keeping It Off Might Require Distinct Skill Sets http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5001402&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22405 07/05/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Practices that help people lose weight and practices that help them keep it off do not overlap much. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5001402 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:31:17 +0100 5001402 Large Study Reaffirms H1N1, Seasonal Flu Vaccine Safety http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5001401&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22406 07/05/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines do not put patients at risk for neurologic conditions, a large new study shows. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5001401 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:25:00 +0100 5001401 Obese Mexican-Americans Lack Diet, Exercise Advice From Doctors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4987637&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22407 06/30/2011, American Journal of Health Promotion, Only half of obese Mexican-American adults receive diet and exercise advice from their physicians, although obesity is on the rise for this group. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4987637 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:48:12 +0100 4987637 Health Insurance Doesn't Always Protect People From Medical Debt http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4987636&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22408 06/30/2011, American Journal of Public Health, A new study confirms that having health insurance coverage is no guarantee against accumulating medical debt for working-age adults. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4987636 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:25:00 +0100 4987636 Young Asian/Pacific Islander Women in Calif. Face Higher Breast Cancer Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4955951&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22403 06/21/2011, Ethnicity & Disease, Young Asian/Pacific Islander women born in California have higher risks of breast cancer than young white women, and some groups, including Filipinas, might have higher risks than African-Americans. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4955951 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:23:45 +0100 4955951 Treatment for Minority Stroke Patients Improves at Top-ranked Hospitals http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4955950&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22404 06/21/2011, Ethnicity & Disease, A new study suggests there has been some improvement in reducing the gap in stroke hospitalization between white and minority patients. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4955950 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:23:45 +0100 4955950 Obese Girls More Than Twice as Likely to Be Addicted to Smoking http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4955949&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22400 06/21/2011, Journal of Adolescent Health, Obese teenage girls are more than twice as likely as other girls to develop high-level nicotine addiction as young adults, according to a new study. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4955949 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:23:45 +0100 4955949 African-Americans With Thyroid Cancer Fare Worse Than Whites http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4955948&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22402 06/21/2011, Ethnicity & Disease, African-Americans have fewer incidences of thyroid cancer but have a more advanced form of the disease once they receive a diagnosis - and are more likely to die from it, according to a new study. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4955948 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:25:00 +0100 4955948 Review: Statins Helpful, But No Quick Fix After Cardiac Emergency http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4939997&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22398 06/14/2011, The Cochrane Library, Over the long term, treatment with cholesterol-lowering statins reduces the rate of mortality and cardiovascular events such as heart attack. Still, it is unclear whether these drugs take effect rapidly when the risk of these dire events is highest. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4939997 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:33:38 +0100 4939997 Easing Distress in Caregivers of Dying Patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4939996&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22399 06/14/2011, The Cochrane Library, Interventions can buffer caregivers of terminally ill patients from the significant stresses they face in providing care to a loved one, a new Cochrane review finds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4939996 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:33:38 +0100 4939996 Early Interventions for Schizophrenia Look Promising, but Evidence is Inconclusive http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4939995&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22401 06/14/2011, The Cochrane Library, Many physicians and researchers believe that early intervention can increase the chances for recovery, reduce recurrences and even keep the warning signs of psychosis from progressing to the actual disease. A new systematic review evaluates the evidence. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4939995 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:25:00 +0100 4939995 Most Primary Care Physicians Don't Address Patients' Weight http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4906038&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22397 06/07/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Fewer than half of primary care physicians talk to their patients about diet, exercise and weight management consistently, while pediatricians are somewhat more likely to do so, according to two new studies. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4906038 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:42:18 +0100 4906038 Bisexual, Lesbian Women Less Likely to Get Pap Tests http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4906037&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22396 06/07/2011, Journal of Adolescent Health, A new study finds that young bisexual and lesbian women are less likely to get Pap tests than straight women, while young bisexual women face a higher risk of being diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4906037 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:25:01 +0100 4906037 Medicare Spending Linked to Longer Life, Better Health in Elderly http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856434&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22395 05/23/2011, Health Services Research, Findings of a new study suggest that cutting Medicare spending across the board could result in poorer health outcomes for the elderly. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856434 Wed, 25 May 2011 04:25:00 +0100 4856434 Young Adults, Teens Prefer Rapid HIV Testing http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4833666&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22389 05/17/2011, Journal of Adolescent Health, Teens and young adults prefer rapid HIV testing that can deliver results in less than an hour, but some still worry about whether their tests will be confidential. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4833666 Wed, 18 May 2011 04:25:00 +0100 4833666 Serious Distress Linked to Higher Health Care Spending http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4823479&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22394 05/12/2011, General Hospital Psychiatry, Sufferers of serious psychological distress spend an average of $1,735 more on health care each year compared to those without the condition. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4823479 Sun, 15 May 2011 01:51:04 +0100 4823479 Researchers Still Searching for Ways to Help Patients Take Their Meds http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4823478&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22393 05/12/2011, The Cochrane Library, Clinicians have tried a variety of ways to encourage people to take prescribed medicines, but a new research review says it is still unclear whether many of these interventions have been effective. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4823478 Sat, 14 May 2011 04:25:00 +0100 4823478 Some School-Based Programs Curb Alcohol Misuse, Review Finds http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4807759&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22392 05/10/2011, The Cochrane Library, School prevention programs aimed at curbing alcohol misuse in children are somewhat helpful, enough so to deserve consideration for widespread use, according to a large, international systematic review. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4807759 Wed, 11 May 2011 19:51:47 +0100 4807759 Antiretroviral Drugs Dramatically Reduce Risk of Passing HIV to Healthy Partners http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4807758&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22391 05/10/2011, The Cochrane Library, When one partner in a couple is infected with HIV and the other isn't, treatment with antiretroviral drugs can dramatically lower the chances of the infected partner passing along the disease to his or her mate, a new evidence review finds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4807758 Wed, 11 May 2011 04:25:00 +0100 4807758 New Study Shows Unmet Dental Needs in Los Angeles Children http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795790&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22388 05/06/2011, Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, The 2007 death of a Maryland child from untreated tooth decay exposed the need for better dental care in families with limited resources. In a new study, researchers found dental care deficits in Los Angeles. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795790 Sat, 07 May 2011 21:50:42 +0100 4795790 Inner-City Health Centers Could Do More to Boost Breastfeeding http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795789&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22384 05/06/2011, Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, Health centers and birth hospitals serving largely minority populations could do more to promote and encourage recommended breastfeeding, according to a new study of Philadelphia safety-net health clinics. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795789 Sat, 07 May 2011 04:25:00 +0100 4795789 Doctor's Office Is Usually First Stop in Medication Mishaps http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4791339&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22390 05/06/2011, Health Services Research, Medication mishaps are a widely recognized problem in health care and a new study finds that ambulatory care settings, not ERs, deal with them most. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4791339 Fri, 06 May 2011 04:25:00 +0100 4791339 Overdoses of Popular Painkiller Send Thousands to ER Each Year http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4776920&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22382 05/03/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Overdose of the common household drug acetaminophen leads to more than 78,000 emergency department visits a year, and the majority of the overdoses are intentional, according to a new CDC study. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4776920 Tue, 03 May 2011 18:34:34 +0100 4776920 Better Labeling Could Help Thwart Acetaminophen Overdose http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4776919&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22383 05/03/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, When misused, acetaminophen - marketed as Tylenol - can lead to acute liver failure and worse, often due to accidental overdose by an uninformed consumer. A new small study looks at what's missing in consumer education and how to overcome those gaps. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4776919 Tue, 03 May 2011 04:25:00 +0100 4776919 Positive Media Campaigns Help Minorities Put Down Cigarettes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4764669&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22385 04/29/2011, American Journal of Health Promotion, African-Americans are consistently more likely than white smokers to use telephone help lines to quit smoking, finds a long-term California study. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4764669 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:33:42 +0100 4764669 Children With Bedroom TVs Might Be at Greater Obesity Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4764668&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22387 04/29/2011, American Journal of Health Promotion, A study of Hispanic children found that those with TVs in their bedrooms were more likely to be overweight. "Bedroom TVs lead to more screen time, sedentary behavior, less parental support of physical activity and increased fast food intake," researchers found. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4764668 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:33:42 +0100 4764668 African-Americans More Active Users of Smoking "Quitlines" http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4764667&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22386 04/29/2011, American Journal of Health Promotion, Media campaigns that offer positive encouragement can have an impact on getting African-Americans to quit, a new study finds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4764667 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:25:01 +0100 4764667 When Doctors Own or Lease MRI, Back Scans and Surgery More Likely http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4749706&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22377 04/26/2011, Health Services Research, When doctors can self-refer for MRI, patients are more apt to receive scans - and even surgery - for low back pain. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4749706 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:56:43 +0100 4749706 RN Staffing Affects Patient Success After Discharge http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4749705&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22378 04/26/2011, Health Services Research, When nurse staffing levels are higher on hospital units, patients tend do to better after discharge, as long as overtime isn't involved. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4749705 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:25:01 +0100 4749705 Community-Wide Programs to Encourage Exercise Might Fall Short http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4711262&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22381 04/13/2011, The Cochrane Library, Programs that encourage communities to get more active are one strategy for stemming the global tide of obesity. Yet, a new review of studies says the evidence backing the effectiveness of these programs is poor. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4711262 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:25:00 +0100 4711262 Safer-Sex Ed for Women Increases Condom Use, Might Reduce Partners http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4706091&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22380 04/12/2011, The Cochrane Library, Teaching young women how to prevent sexually transmitted infections increases condom use and might reduce their number of sexual partners, but do programs reduce disease rates? (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4706091 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:58:45 +0100 4706091 For a Less Biased Study, Try Randomization http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4706090&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22379 04/12/2011, The Cochrane Library, If you're interested in the finer points of medical research, this story's for you. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4706090 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:25:00 +0100 4706090 Rising Rates of Tubal Pregnancies Cause Concern http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4678532&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22375 04/05/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Ectopic - or tubal - pregnancies can be dangerous for mothers, leading to rupture of the fallopian tube and possible hemorrhage, and they appear to be on the rise, according to a new study. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4678532 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:07:38 +0100 4678532 Exercising to Government Standards Could Lower Your Death Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4678531&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22376 04/05/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Following federal government recommendations on exercise might lead to a longer life for all adults, according to a new study nearly 250,000 Americans. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4678531 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:25:00 +0100 4678531 Health Reform Predicted to Increase Need for Primary Care Providers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4633265&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22374 03/24/2011, The Milbank Quarterly, Expansion of health care coverage mandated by health reform will push demand for primary care providers sharply upward, and thousands of new physicians are needed to accommodate the increase, a new study finds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4633265 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:25:01 +0100 4633265 Minority Women Might Have Higher Depression Risk During Pregnancy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4623826&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22373 03/22/2011, General Hospital Psychiatry, A new study finds that African-American and Asian/Pacific Islander women have double the risk that others do of becoming depressed before giving birth. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4623826 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:17:36 +0100 4623826 Culture and Stigma Affect Mental Health Care for Latinos http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4623825&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22372 03/22/2011, General Hospital Psychiatry, Latinos benefit from antidepressants like everybody else - only they do not use them nearly as often. The trick is getting past some cultural barriers. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4623825 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:25:00 +0100 4623825 Few Studies Delve Into Hospice Care in Nursing Homes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607530&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22371 03/17/2011, Cochrane Library, A new evidence review finds scant high-quality research on the best ways for nursing homes hoping to ease the suffering of older patients through hospice care. Still, the studies suggest that strategies such as teams of specialists and partnerships between nursing homes and hospice care services are essential. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607530 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:06:21 +0100 4607530 Taking Diabetes Medication Helps Lower Medical Costs, Slightly http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607529&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22366 03/18/2011, Health Services Research, A new study shows that diabetes patients who do a better job of taking their medication have slightly lower health care costs. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607529 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:25:00 +0100 4607529 Pacifiers Don't Interfere With Established Breastfeeding, Review Finds http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4597075&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22369 03/15/2011, Cochrane Library, A new review finds no association between pacifier use and early cessation of nursing. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4597075 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:15:54 +0100 4597075 Oral Vaccine Could Prevent Half of Cholera Cases, But Less Effective in Kids http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4597074&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22370 03/15/2011, Cochrane Library, Oral cholera vaccines could prevent 52 to 60 percent of cases in the first two years after vaccination. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4597074 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:15:54 +0100 4597074 Seniors in Public Housing Suffer Worse Health Than Others in Community http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4597073&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22367 03/16/2011, Ethnicity & Disease, In a study of more than 16,000 older adults, fatigue, cardiac conditions, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, arthritis and psychiatric problems were more prevalent among those living in public housing. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4597073 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 05:25:00 +0100 4597073 Black Men at Both Ends of Economic Spectrum at Risk for Depression http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562623&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22368 03/08/2011, Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Jobless African-American men might be at a greater risk of suffering from depression-as are African-American men making $80,000 and upward. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562623 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:25:00 +0100 4562623 Teens Prefer Liquor to Beer, Hardly Touch Wine http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4556193&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22361 03/08/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Nearly half of American teen drinkers would rather have a shot of liquor than a bottle of beer, a new study finds, and teens who prefer liquor are much more likely to indulge in high-risk behavior. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4556193 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:25:00 +0100 4556193 When Bosses Are Exercise Friendly, Workers Get Their Move On http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4528802&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22364 02/28/2011, American Journal of Health Promotion, Employees at exercise-friendly workplaces get more total moderate-to-vigorous physical activity than do others. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4528802 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:11:26 +0100 4528802 Want to Go for a Walk? Your Neighborhood Might Play a Part http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4528801&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22362 02/28/2011, American Journal of Health Promotion, Making a 30-minute walk part of your daily routine could come down to the positive features that exist in your neighborhood, says a new Australian study. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4528801 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:25:00 +0100 4528801 Pre-Teens Make Their Own Decisions on Diet, Exercise and Weight-loss http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4519001&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22363 02/24/2011, Health Promotion Practice, Eleven-year olds definitely have their own opinions about diet, exercise and weight-loss; and it is mostly their opinions - not those of their parents - that affect their lifestyle changes. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4519001 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:51:38 +0100 4519001 Death Rates Remain Higher for Poor Black Americans http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4519000&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22365 02/24/2011, American Journal of Public Health, In 2000, a black, working-aged resident of a poor neighborhood significantly was more likely to die than a white American - a situation that essentially remained unchanged from 20 years earlier. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4519000 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:25:00 +0100 4519000 Support Groups Have Built-in Benefits for People with Depression http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491478&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22360 02/17/2011, General Hospital Psychiatry, People who get together for support with depression may find their symptoms decrease, a new systematic review suggests. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491478 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:25:01 +0100 4491478 Radiation Helps Cure Hodgkin's Lymphoma, but Future Cancer Risk a Concern http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4485503&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22358 02/15/2011, Cochrane Library, A systematic review comparing treatments for Hodgkin's lymphoma found a clear advantage to combined chemotherapy and radiation. However, the review did not address long-term side effects associated with radiation. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4485503 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:08:21 +0100 4485503 Inhaled Epinephrine Confirmed Quick, Effective for Croup http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4485502&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22359 02/15/2011, Cochrane Library, For more than 30 years, pediatricians have treated children who have croup with inhaled epinephrine to relieve their symptoms quickly. Now, a new review confirms the value of this approach. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4485502 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:08:21 +0100 4485502 For Back Pain, Spinal Manipulation Holds Its Own http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4485501&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22357 02/15/2011, Cochrane Library, If you're suffering from chronic lower back pain, a new review finds that spinal manipulation ? the kind of hands-on regimen that a chiropractor might perform ? is as helpful as other common treatments like painkillers. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4485501 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:08:21 +0100 4485501 Combined Interventions Ease Job Re-Entry for Cancer Survivors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4485500&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22356 02/15/2011, Cochrane Library, For cancer survivors who wish to return to work after treatment, a new evidence review suggests that therapies focusing on a wide range of health interventions might best enable them to do so. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4485500 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:25:01 +0100 4485500 Teen's Best Friend: Young Dog Owners More Physically Active http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4447326&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22351 02/08/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, They're furry, fun loving and could be the key to getting your sedentary teen off the couch, finds a new study on dog ownership and adolescent physical activity. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4447326 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:39:44 +0100 4447326 iPhone Quit-Smoking Apps Don't Make the Grade http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4447325&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22350 02/08/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, A new study finds that iPhone software applications designed to help people quit smoking fall short of the mark. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4447325 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:39:44 +0100 4447325 Interest in E-cigarettes Is High, but Safety and Effectiveness Unknown http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4447324&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22355 02/08/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, While a new study finds that consumer interest in electronic cigarettes runs high, a companion study underscores that e-cigarettes' ability to help smokers cut down or quit is unknown, as is their safety. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4447324 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:25:00 +0100 4447324 More Americans Turn to Lower-Cost Alternative Meds, Especially Whites http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4420795&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22352 02/01/2011, Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4420795 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:50:43 +0100 4420795 Childhood Chronic Illness Affects Future Income, Education, Career http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4420794&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22354 02/01/2011, Journal of Adolescent Health, For some children, serious illness can lead to fewer years of education, more joblessness and lower pay as adults. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4420794 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:50:43 +0100 4420794 Black and Hispanic Women With Breast Cancer Face Treatment Delays http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4420793&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22353 02/01/2011, Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, At a time when access to prompt treatment might affect survival, a large new study finds that African-American and Hispanic women newly diagnosed with breast cancer often face delays in care of more than a month. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4420793 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:25:01 +0100 4420793 After Games, 40 Percent of Sports Fans Have Booze on Board http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4364687&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22348 01/18/2011, Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, Eight percent of fans who agreed to be tested after attending professional football and baseball games were too drunk to legally drive, a new study finds, and 40 percent had alcohol in their bodies. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4364687 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:48:19 +0100 4364687 Memory Training Might Not Be Best for Reducing "Senior Moments" http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4364686&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22349 01/18/2011, The Cochrane Library , A new evidence review suggests that memory drills and similar brain-boosting activities are not any better than simple conversations at improving memory in older adults. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4364686 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:48:19 +0100 4364686 Mechanical Versus Manual CPR-Too Close to Call http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4364685&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22347 01/18/2011, Cochrane Library, Makers say that mechanical devices perform CPR more effectively than human efforts alone. However, a new review comparing mechanical to manual chest compressions has failed to demonstrate that one is superior to the other. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4364685 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:25:00 +0100 4364685 Most Seniors Don't Get Shingles Vaccination, CDC Finds http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4333567&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22344 01/11/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Less than 7 percent of U.S. seniors chose to receive the shingles vaccination as of 2008, finds a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4333567 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:23:43 +0100 4333567 Are You Medically Prepared for a Natural Disaster? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4333566&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22345 01/11/2011, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, How well are the millions of Americans with a disability or chronic disease prepared for a natural disaster like a hurricane or tropical storm? (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4333566 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:25:00 +0100 4333566 Parents Want to Talk Sex With Teens, But Fear Advice Falls on Deaf Ears http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4319672&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22346 01/06/2011, Journal of Adolescent Health, Kids learn a great deal about sexuality from friends and the media, but parents and teens agree: Parents should be the most important providers of information about sex and sexuality. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4319672 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:25:01 +0100 4319672 Stem Cell Treatment Is Effective for Certain Cases of Acute Leukemia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311049&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22338 12/09/2010, Health Technology Assessment, Some adults and children with acute leukemia could benefit from certain transplants of blood stem cells, but the benefits are not equal across all cases of leukemia, according to a new review of 15 studies. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311049 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:13:11 +0100 4311049 "White-Noise" Therapy Alone Not Enough to Curb Tinnitus http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311048&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22339 12/09/2010, Cochrane Library, Tinnitus - what many think of as "ringing in the ears" - is the perception of sound without any real acoustic stimulation. Sound masking therapy, a common component of tinnitus treatment, is of uncertain benefit when used on its own, a new evidence review finds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311048 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:13:11 +0100 4311048 When Mental Health Meds Are Out of Reach, Hospitalization More Likely http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311047&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22335 12/10/2010, General Hospital Psychiatry, Too often, mental health patients have problems accessing or paying for their prescription drugs under Medicaid. The results - longer hospital stays and more emergency room visits - are hard on patients and costly for the entire health care system, a new study finds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311047 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:13:11 +0100 4311047 Treating Women's Depression Might Help Them Lose Weight http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311046&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22333 12/10/2010, General Hospital Psychiatry, For women coping with obesity and depression, new research finds that improving your mood might be the link to losing weight. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311046 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:13:11 +0100 4311046 Tongue Piercing: Infection More Likely With Metal Jewelry http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4306530&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22343 01/04/2011, Journal of Adolescent Health, A stud or ring in their tongue might be an essential fashion accessory for many young adults, but piercing comes at the cost of medical risks, including infection. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4306530 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:25:00 +0100 4306530 Infants Not Exempt From Obesity Epidemic http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4301270&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22342 12/31/2010, American Journal of Health Promotion, A revealing new study finds that obesity might begin in babies as young as nine months old. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4301270 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:25:00 +0100 4301270 Multiple Sclerosis More Linked to Depression in Minorities http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4279044&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22341 12/21/2010, Ethnicity & Disease, For many with multiple sclerosis, the disease wreaks havoc with emotional well being, and according to a new study, minorities might especially be at risk for developing depressive symptoms. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4279044 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:25:00 +0100 4279044 Popping a Pill Can Help Some Alcoholics Curb Drinking http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4261100&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22340 12/14/2010, Cochrane Library, A little-used medication can help treat alcoholism, an evidence review confirms, when combined with counseling, 12-step programs or other interventions. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4261100 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:47:24 +0100 4261100 Girls Who Start School Earlier Might Have Lower Obesity Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4255110&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22334 12/14/2010, Journal of Adolescent Health, Effective strategies to fight youth obesity have been elusive. A new study suggests a simple step that might help cut the problem down to size: start school sooner. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4255110 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:25:00 +0100 4255110 Dialysis Center Choice Makes Difference in Death Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4243368&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22329 12/09/2010, Health Services Research, A large study found that patients in certain large chain facilities are significantly more likely to die than those treated elsewhere. Mortality was also higher in for-profit than non-profit dialysis centers. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4243368 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:25:00 +0100 4243368 Limiting Salt Lowers Blood Pressure and Health Risks in Diabetes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4239535&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22337 12/07/2010, Cochrane Library, For patients living with diabetes, reducing the amount of salt in their daily diet is key to warding off serious threats to their health, a new review of studies finds. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4239535 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:03:00 +0100 4239535 Ginseng Might Boost Brain Power, but Evidence Is Weak http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4239534&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22336 12/07/2010, Cochrane Library, Many people believe that the popular herb ginseng can improve thinking ability and prevent or even treat dementia. However, a comprehensive review of research failed to find convincing evidence of these benefits. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4239534 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:25:00 +0100 4239534 Teens Get More Ear Infections When Someone Smokes at Home http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4235014&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22332 12/07/2010, Journal of Adolescent Health, In households with secondhand smoke, teens are 1.67 times more prone to have recurrent ear infections. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4235014 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:22:57 +0100 4235014 Kids Who Are Sick Have Fewer Friends, Study Finds http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4235013&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22328 12/07/2010, Journal of Health and Social Behavior, A new study reveals that sick teens are more isolated than other kids, but they do not necessarily realize it and often think their friendships are stronger than they actually are. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4235013 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:22:57 +0100 4235013 Heat Injury Rates on the Rise http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4235012&cid=s_23286_26_f&fid=23286&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfah.org%2Fhbns%2Farchives%2FgetDocument.cfm%3FdocumentID%3D22330 12/07/2010, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Outdoor exercise and physical activity increase the risk for heat-related injuries, including dangerous heat stroke. Heat injuries are on the rise for all age groups, and football-playing boys are among the most vulnerable. (Source: Health Behavior News Service) Health Behavior News Service news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4235012 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:22:57 +0100 4235012