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Research News Archives – 2009

For Depressed Workers, Stress on Job Lowers Productivity December 31, 2009
Costly Cancer Treatments: No Easy Access in U.S. or U.K. December 16, 2009
Internet Workshops Help People Become Better Health Seekers December 15, 2009
Teaching Kids About Stroke Can Spare Their Parents Disability December 15, 2009
Seasonal Flu Shot Awareness High in Hispanics, Vaccination Rates Lower December 4, 2009
Food Attitudes Affect Obesity Risk in Middle-Aged Women December 1, 2009
Kids Eat Less Junk Food When Middle Schools Stop Providing It December 1, 2009
Preventive Care Gaps Send Blacks to Hospital Earlier Than Whites December 1, 2009
Tall in Third Grade, Overweight in 12th? December 1, 2009
Depression Patients More Apt to Receive Opioids for Chronic Pain November 16, 2009
Heart Disease a ‘Silent Killer’ in Patients With Severe Mental Illness November 16, 2009
Breast Cancer Physicians Have Limited Access to Trained Interpreters November 11, 2009
Women More Likely Than Men to Suffer Depression After Stroke November 10, 2009
Cigarette Packaging Influences Teens to Buy and Try November 9, 2009
Cultural Beliefs About Pesticides Put Mexican Farmworkers at Risk November 4, 2009
Warmer Homes Mean Better Health for Poor People November 4, 2009
Internet Proves Important to Teens With Chronic Conditions November 3, 2009
Food Rating System Scores High With Consumers October 30, 2009
Weight Loss “Maintainers” Have Fewer TVs at Home October 22, 2009
Illness Devastates Uninsured Older Adults’ Finances, Study Finds October 15, 2009
Never Too Old to Keep Blood Pressure in Check October 15, 2009
Review Says Drug Safe, Effective for Post-Surgical Pain in Children October 15, 2009
Could the Hot Stuff in Chili Peppers Ease Your Tingling Nerve Pain? October 13, 2009
Some Benefit in Team Rehab for Hip Surgery Patients October 13, 2009
Child Abuse Raises Risk of Illness in Adulthood October 8, 2009
“Textbook” Treatment of Nursemaid’s Elbow Might Not Be the Best October 6, 2009
Adding Diuretic to Drug Regimen Lowers Blood Pressure October 6, 2009
Brushing Dentures Might Be Best Cleaning Method October 6, 2009
Bulimia, Binge Eating Respond to Talk Therapy October 6, 2009
Calling All Smokers: Cell Phones Could Help You Quit October 6, 2009
Combining Health, Contraceptive Education Reduces Teen Pregnancies October 6, 2009
Cooling Patients After CPR Can Reduce Brain Damage, Boost Recovery October 6, 2009
Exercise Training After Stroke Helps Patients Walk Faster, Longer October 6, 2009
HRT Might Up Incontinence Risk in Postmenopausal Women October 6, 2009
Opioids for Osteoarthritis: Problems Far Outweigh Benefits October 6, 2009
Smaller Surgical Margins Safe for Many Skin Cancer Patients October 6, 2009
Two Malaria Drugs for Travelers Have Fewer Side Effects October 6, 2009
Ultrasound Probes Have High Success in Breaking Up Kidney Stones October 6, 2009
Traumatic Childhood Might Take Years Off Adult Life October 6, 2009
Later Drinking Ages Mean Less Alcohol Use September 18, 2009
More STDs for Older Widowers in ED Drug Era September 17, 2009
Limited Health Literacy Presents Hurdles to Decent Care September 15, 2009
Overeating, Alcohol Abuse and Depression Intertwined in Young Women September 10, 2009
Health Plan Problems? Most People Stay Quiet and Stay Put September 9, 2009
Language a Barrier to Colorectal Cancer Screening in Mexican-Americans September 8, 2009
Race Shown to Affect Severity of Lupus Disease September 8, 2009
Cutting ‘Hidden’ Salt Could Lower the Nation’s Blood Pressure September 1, 2009
Mistrust of Health Care System Leads Patients to Postpone Treatment September 1, 2009
U.S. Drivers Take Wheel After Binge Drinking in Bars, Clubs September 1, 2009
Drinkers More Physically Active Than Abstainers August 31, 2009
Many Doctors Shown to Have Subconscious Racial Attitudes August 20, 2009
Adolescent Athletes Enjoy Better Sleep August 17, 2009
Teens Have Less Sex After Middle-School Program August 17, 2009
Like Their Lives, Women’s Exercise Passes Through Phases August 13, 2009
College Students Are Sleep-Deprived, Stressed Out August 10, 2009
Prescription “Sharing” Among Teens Widespread, Dangerous August 10, 2009
Accidental Childhood Poisonings Mostly Due to Medicines August 4, 2009
Depression May Cause Patients to Become Less Active August 4, 2009
More Leisure Time Improves Health and Boosts Mood July 28, 2009
Prenatal Payments Could Improve Birth Outcomes July 28, 2009
Getting Married – and Staying Married – Is Good for Your Health July 27, 2009
Teen Pregnancy May Be Symptom, Not Cause, of Emotional Distress July 27, 2009
Young People at High HIV Risk Say Peers Should Teach Prevention July 27, 2009
Blanket Support for Trauma Victims Not Best Way to Prevent PTSD July 21, 2009
No Evidence That Combined DTP-HBV-Hib Vaccine Works Better July 21, 2009
Seniors Benefit From Strength Training July 21, 2009
Home Smoking Rules Tend to Vary by Race July 15, 2009
Calming Parents Might Help Kids Cope With Anesthesia July 14, 2009
Green Tea: Mixed Reviews for Cancer Prevention July 14, 2009
Review: Weak Support for Workplace Hearing Loss Programs July 14, 2009
Drug Used to Treat Anemia in Cancer Is Harmful, Review Confirms July 9, 2009
Review: Weight-loss Drug Raises Blood Pressure July 9, 2009
Sport Creams, Heat Rubs Not So Hot for Treating Muscle Pain July 9, 2009
College Students Might Drink Less If They Knew Peers’ True Habits July 7, 2009
Garlic Might Fight Vampires Better Than It Fights Colds July 7, 2009
NSAIDs Can Reduce Common Cold Symptoms July 7, 2009
Tackling Several Allergens at Once to Prevent Asthma in Kids July 7, 2009
Secondhand Smoke Threatens Casino Workers’ Health June 30, 2009
Nearly 1 in 10 Kids Report Cyber Bullying June 29, 2009
Obesity May Reduce Brain Gray Matter in Postmenopausal Women June 18, 2009
Can Tobacco Industry Research Help ‘Social’ Smokers Quit? June 16, 2009
Low-Income Minorities Miss More Glucose Checks June 9, 2009
Deinstitutionalization Leads to Rise in Suicide Among Mentally Ill June 2, 2009
Overwhelming Medicare Plan Choices Spell Confusion May 28, 2009
Adolescents Let Physical Activity Slide After Seventh Grade May 26, 2009
Fear of Family Reaction Is Barrier to Treatment for Depressed Teens May 26, 2009
Teaching Families to Manage Asthma Can Reduce E.R. Visits May 26, 2009
Abusive Relationships Increase Women’s Risk of HIV Infection May 21, 2009
Teens Who Think They’re Overweight More Likely to Try Suicide May 18, 2009
Inexpensive TENS Unit Can Ease Labor Pain May 14, 2009
Review: Long-term Use of Lymphoma Drug Extends Lives May 14, 2009
Simple Hygiene, Focus on Children Could Contain Flu Spread May 12, 2009
Electronic Health Record Use Can Vary by Race May 7, 2009
Language Barrier Means Later Health Care for Chinese Immigrant Children May 7, 2009
Newer Antidepressants Not Always Better May 5, 2009
Obesity, Diabetes Interfere With Work Productivity April 30, 2009
No Clear Winner Among Fillings for Childhood Cavities April 28, 2009
No Data Supporting Antipsychotic Drug for Mentally Disabled With ADHD April 28, 2009
Decline in HRT Use Might Have Led to Fewer Heart Attacks in Women April 24, 2009
Lower Doses of Dementia Drug Boost Brain Function, Reduce Side Effects April 23, 2009
Two-pronged Attack Works Best for Psoriasis Treatment April 23, 2009
Universal Health Insurance Might Not Save Lives April 22, 2009
Couples Cope in Different Ways Following Death of Premature Baby April 21, 2009
Sidewalks Boost Physical Activity Around the World April 16, 2009
Combo Inhaler Might Simplify Treatment for Asthma April 14, 2009
Electrical Implant Might Help With Bladder Control, Review Finds April 14, 2009
Exercise Is Safe Bet to Prevent Falls in Older People April 14, 2009
Heart Procedure? Bring Your iPod Along, Review Suggests April 14, 2009
Homeopathic Medicine Can Coexist With Conventional Cancer Treatment April 14, 2009
Review Supports Circumcision in HIV Prevention April 14, 2009
Review: Do Feeding Tubes Help or Harm in Advanced Dementia? April 14, 2009
Stand and Deliver? Upright Labor Positions Reduce Pain, Speed Birth April 14, 2009
Statins Do Not Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, Review Finds April 14, 2009
Weight-Loss Surgery Works Even for Moderately Obese April 14, 2009
Wrist Acupuncture or Acupressure Prevents Nausea From Anesthesia April 14, 2009
Arkansas Health Plan Sees Higher Costs for Unhealthy Behaviors April 14, 2009
Better Diabetes Self-Care Might Not Mean Lower Blood Sugar March 28, 2009
Clinic-Owner Urologists Perform More Surgeries Than Peers March 28, 2009
‘Born in the USA’ Might Mean Higher BMI for Asian-Americans March 24, 2009
Where Asian-Americans Live Might Affect Whether They Smoke March 24, 2009
Ethnic Background Matters for Type 2 Diabetes March 18, 2009
Low Fruit, Vegetable Intake Is a Worldwide Problem March 17, 2009
Sustained Physical Activity Better for Preventing Obesity in Kids March 17, 2009
Professors Urge Food Industry to Avoid Tobacco Playbook March 13, 2009
Worker Wellness Programs Could Lower BMIs, Bottom Lines March 13, 2009
Independent Grocery Stores Boost Urban Fruit, Veggie Consumption March 5, 2009
Persistent Electronic Warnings Push Some Smokers to Quit March 3, 2009
Sad or Angry Teens Have Less Success With Diabetes Control March 3, 2009
Low Literacy Can Lead to Food ‘Portion Distortion’ February 26, 2009
Perceived Racism Not a Barrier to HIV Testing for N.C. Blacks February 26, 2009
Think Twice Before Allowing Your 10-Year-Old to Work February 24, 2009
Study Links Internet Addiction to Aggression in Teens February 23, 2009
Health Care Providers Urged to Address Unhealthy Teen Dieting February 20, 2009
Parents of Children With Disabilities Face More Daily Stress February 17, 2009
Older Adults Say Cash Might Motivate Them to Walk February 10, 2009
Street Lighting Can Be Low-Cost Way to Prevent Traffic Accidents February 10, 2009
Chaotic Households Contribute to Mothers’ Obesity February 5, 2009
Poor, Uninsured Fathers Fall Under the Radar, Study Suggests February 5, 2009
Benefits of 'Hospital at Home' Unclear for Early Discharge Patients February 3, 2009
Kids Need More Physical Activity in School, Review Says February 3, 2009
No Proven Role for Diet in Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis January 27, 2009
Problem Drinkers Respond to Feedback From College-Age Peers January 27, 2009
Ankle Splints Improve Mobility After Stroke January 22, 2009
Fatigued Cancer Patients Might Benefit From Specialized Counseling January 22, 2009
Mood Disorders, Migraines Might Be Connected January 21, 2009
‘Positive’ Studies More Likely to Make It Into Medical Journals January 20, 2009
Ex-Smokers Have Few Proven Weapons Against Relapse, Weight Gain January 20, 2009
Help Possible for People Obsessed With Imaginary Physical Flaws January 20, 2009
Lifestyle Changes Help Reduce Child Obesity, New Review Finds January 20, 2009
Low Glycemic Diets Help Diabetics Control Blood Sugar January 20, 2009
Migraines, Tension Headaches Respond to Acupuncture, Reviews Conclude January 20, 2009
Radiation Lowers Relapse Risk in Noninvasive Breast Cancer January 20, 2009
Vision Tests for Older Drivers Not Proven to Prevent Crashes January 20, 2009
For Kids, More Screen Time Means Lower Fitness Scores January 6, 2009
Goal-Setting Drills Make for More Active Coworkers January 6, 2009
Home Visits Reduce Risk of Low Birth Weight Babies January 6, 2009