Family history of undertreatment may discourage blacks from seeking mental...
Underuse of effective treatments for mental health disorders is more pronounced among African Americans than non-Hispanic whites. A new study attempting to explain this health disparity in the Journal...
View ArticleMental health screening in primary care helps veterans
Veterans who receive mental health screening during primary care visits are generally getting adequate follow-up treatment, but the process for acquiring care could be improved, finds a new study in...
View ArticleAnxiety associated with ulcer risk
A new study in General Hospital Psychiatry finds evidence of a relationship between anxiety disorders and the prevalence and incidence of ulcer over a 10-year period in a sample of U.S. adults.
View ArticleSelf-reported health information predicts high-need Medicaid patients
Just three types of simple self-reported health measures can predict which Medicaid-eligible adults are more likely to access intensive and costly health services over the next year, a new study in...
View ArticleSeniors face barriers to critical dental care
Research has shown that poor oral health can have a negative impact on seniors' overall health and well-being, but for many, there are significant barriers to visiting a dentist, finds a new report in...
View ArticleObese or overweight teens more likely to become smokers
A study examining whether overweight or obese teens are at higher risk for substance abuse finds both good and bad news: weight status has no correlation with alcohol or marijuana use but is linked to...
View ArticleSexual risk behaviors of Hispanic youth vary by language, place of birth
A new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds that the sexual risk behaviors of young Hispanic people living in the U.S. vary considerably with their degree of acculturation (as defined by...
View ArticlePoor health habits linked to financial insecurity
Financial hardship, or feeling that one can't make ends meet, may be more predictive of health risk behaviors than actual income levels for people with low-incomes, finds a recent study in the American...
View ArticleFew overweight people with diabetes getting recommended physical activity
A study of exercise habits in people with diabetes finds that women with diabetes who are trying to lose weight are far more physically active than women with diabetes who are not trying to control...
View ArticleElderly who have had serious falls may show symptoms of post-traumatic stress
Older adults who experience a serious fall may develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the days following the event. A study published in the journal General Hospital Psychiatry...
View ArticleOnline social networking linked to use of web for health info
The use of social networking sites may have implications for accessing online health information, finds a new longitudinal study from the Journal of Health Communication.
View ArticlePressure from providers leads some women to have C-sections, inductions
Pregnant women who felt pressured to have a labor induction or cesarean section by their obstetrical care providers were significantly more likely to have these procedures, even if there was no medical...
View ArticleTeens world-wide self-medicate with over-the-counter and prescription drugs
Adolescents around the world are frequently using over-the-counter and prescription medications without a doctor's order, a risky practice that can lead to overuse and abuse and is often continued into...
View ArticleOnly half of U.S. adults over 45 are screened for diabetes
A new cross-sectional study in American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds that only half of adults in the U.S. were screened for diabetes within the last three years, less than what is recommended...
View ArticleMany women receive unnecessary Pap tests
As many as half to two-thirds of women who have undergone hysterectomies or are older than 65 years in the United States report receiving Pap tests for cervical cancer. This prevalence is surprising...
View ArticleExpanding Medicaid increases rural health care access and use
A new study in Health Services Research reveals that expanding Medicaid to cover more adults boosts health care access and use in rural populations.
View ArticleSexting in teens linked to more sexual activity, low self-esteem
Relatively few teens say they have engaged in sexting, or the sharing of nude or nearly nude photos via mobile phone or the Internet, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
View ArticleChildren with chronic health conditions less likely to graduate from high school
Approximately 32 million U.S. children have at least one chronic health condition, which can negatively affect their chances of receiving a high school diploma or its equivalent by age 21, finds a new...
View ArticleFecal blood test may save more lives than colonoscopy
State public health programs could screen many more low-income and uninsured people for colorectal cancer – and save up to four times as many lives – by using stool sample blood tests instead of...
View ArticleHealth care shortfalls for LGBT young women
Young sexual minority women, including those identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT), were found to have higher elevated odds of adverse health conditions than heterosexual young...
View ArticleTime spent preparing meals at home linked to healthier diet
Time may be one of the most essential ingredients for a healthy diet, finds new research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
View ArticleCoordination eases the transition from pediatric to adult health care
New research in the Journal of Adolescent Health finds that when a young person moves from pediatric care to an adult practice, the transition is eased and better care is provided when formal processes...
View ArticleUnhealthy diets linked with mental health of children
Children and adolescents who ate foods high in saturated fats, refined carbohydrates and processed foods appear to experience more depression and low moods, suggests a new systematic research review in...
View ArticleChronic care coordinators improve diabetes monitoring but not blood sugar...
Getting support from a chronic care coordinator increases blood-glucose testing and foot and eye exams in people with type 2 diabetes, but it may not improve blood-sugar control, a new study in the...
View ArticleSome psychiatric patients are more frequent users of hospital ERs
Long waits for care in overcrowded U.S. emergency departments (EDs) are stressful for patients and care providers and increase the risk of adverse events and the costs of care. ED patients with...
View ArticlePoor-quality weight loss advice often appears first in an online search
Given that obesity affects one-third of Americans, it is not surprising that more than 40 percent of U.S. Internet users use online search engines to seek guidance on weight loss and physical activity....
View ArticleSchools often fail to follow their own written wellness policies
To receive federal funding for student breakfasts and lunches, public schools must adopt school-wide wellness policies. A new study in the journal Health Promotion Practice finds a wide divide between...
View ArticleDepression and dementia in older adults increase risk of preventable...
New research in the Journal of General Internal Medicine finds that mental health conditions in older adults such as depression, cognitive impairment and dementia are risk factors for hospitalization...
View ArticleUrban parks and trails are cost-effective ways to promote exercise
A new systematic review in the American Journal of Health Promotion finds that providing public parks and walking and biking trails is the most cost-effective strategy to increase physical activity...
View ArticleMilitary culture enables tobacco use
Military culture perpetuates the notion that using tobacco provides stress relief, a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion finds. But other stress relievers, such as exercise or taking...
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