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1/6/2009
Doc Reaches Out to Misbehaving Teens on MySpace
ABC News
Can Social Networking Improve Adolescent Health?
1/6/2009
Go to Detox; Get Free Beer
The Wall Street Journal (blog)
Health Blog (Alleged) Medicaid Scam of the Week: Offer prospective "patients" beer if they'll agree to enter your detox program.
1/6/2009
Health Care Spending in U.S. Grew at Lowest Rate in a Decade
HealthDay
But consumers are still paying more for out-of-pocket expenses, reports say
1/6/2009
Preach What You Plan To Practice
The Washington Post
People Will Change Behavior Rather Than Be Seen as Hypocrites
1/6/2009
Sex Hormone May Increase Risk of Ovarian Cancer in Obese Women
Bloomberg News
A sex hormone stimulated by excess body fat may trigger deadly ovarian cancer, a new study found.
1/6/2009
Should Patients Be Told of Better Care Elsewhere?
The New York Times
Six years ago, a relative of mine found out that she had rectal cancer and would need surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. She lives in a small town, and she consulted a local surgeon at a community hospital.
1/6/2009
Some Protect the Ego by Working on Their Excuses Early
The New York Times
"This is real self-sabotage, like drinking heavily before a test, skipping practice or using really poor equipment," said Edward R. Hirt, a psychologist at Indiana University. "Some people do this a lot, and often it's not clear whether they're entirely conscious of doing it - or of its costs."
1/6/2009
Study: Black Women Stand a Tad Less Tall
The Washington Post
On average, black American women are getting shorter.
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Home Visits Reduce Risk of Low Birth Weight Babies
01/06/2009, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Socially disadvantaged mothers who receive home visits from trained community visitors are less likely to deliver low birth weight babies than other mothers in similar circumstances, a new study finds.
Goal-Setting Drills Make for More Active Coworkers
01/06/2009, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Workplace programs that encourage employees to set exercise goals pay off, finds a new study that looked at physical activity levels of Home Depot employees who participated in the "Move to Improve" program.
For Kids, More Screen Time Means Lower Fitness Scores
01/06/2009, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, If videogames like "Madden NFL" did not exist, 12-year-old Tom might go outside and toss around a real football - and he’d have a better chance of sprinting for a touchdown without getting winded.
Exercise Is Healthy Option for Kids With Developmental Disabilities
12/31/2008, American Journal of Health Promotion, Group exercise programs, treadmill training and horseback riding can be healthy choices for children with developmental disabilities, a new review of studies concludes.
Health Plan Restraints Might Keep Patients From Choosing Quality Care
12/24/2009, Medical Care, Public reports on the quality of care delivered by health plans might motivate patients to choose better providers - if they are not constrained by issues of cost and accessibility to doctors, according to a review of recent studies.
Teens Girls Smoke Now, Pay Later With Larger Waistlines as Adults
12/11/2008, American Journal of Public Health , Remember the cool girls, huddled together in high school restrooms, puffing their cigarettes? Well, here’s consolation for the nerds in the crowd: Those teen smokers are more likely to experience obesity as adults, according to a new study from Finland.
Anxiety Underlies "White Coat" Hypertension
12/9/2008, Archives of Internal Medicine, A new study suggests that spikes of anxiety can cause the blood pressure of some people to rise when a doctor is examining them, a phenomenon known as the "white coat effect."
Older Adults Gain Strength in Community Workout Programs
12/09/2008, American Journal of Public Health, Older adults who participate regularly in physical activity programs in their community can see noticeable improvement in upper- and lower-body strength, a new study finds.
Press "One" if You Want Your Child to Eat Right
12/02/2008, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Imagine turning the tech era's most annoying invention - voice-response telephone systems *#45;into something good. Researchers say they did exactly that in a new study on the use of interactive-voice response counseling to offer nutrition tips to families with obese children.
Doctors Often Skip Health Behavior Conversations With Teens
12/01/2008, Journal of Adolescent Health, Although national health guidelines call for physicians to discuss topics such as substance use, safety and nutrition with adolescents, new research suggests that these talks do not occur as often as they should.
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