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Map to avoid detours on road to HIV treatment success: Focus on transitions in care may improve outcomes

(Medical Xpress)—Addressing on the challenges that accompany transitions between health care settings could be a key strategy for improving clinical outcomes for people living with HIV, according to researchers from the ...

HIV & AIDS created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A 'purpose in life' lowers risk of stroke for older adults

(Medical Xpress)—Among older American adults, a greater purpose in life is linked with a lower risk of stroke, a new University of Michigan study found.

Health created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Health benefits of marriage may not extend to all, study says

Marriage may not always be as beneficial to health as experts have led us to believe, according to a new study.

Health created Mar 05, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Survey finds public support for legal interventions to fight obesity, noncommunicable diseases

The public is very supportive of government action aimed at changing lifestyle choices that can lead to obesity, diabetes, and other noncommunicable diseases—but they're less likely to support such interventions if they're ...

Health created Mar 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Helping your child cope with a chronic medical condition

Chronic illness takes a significant toll on children, but the psychological toll can often go overlooked. Children with chronic illness are twice as likely to have more emotional or behavioral challenges in comparison to ...

Health created Mar 01, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Same-sex cohabitors less healthy than those in heterosexual marriages, study finds

Same-sex couples that live together report worse health than people of the same socioeconomic status who are in heterosexual marriages, according to a national study that could have implications for the gay ...

Health created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Mental health and substance use disorder benefits expanded

(HealthDay)—In a final rule, which will make purchasing health coverage easier for consumers, mental health and substance use benefits will be expanded to 62 million Americans, according to a report published ...

Health created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Bullied children can suffer lasting psychological harm as adults

Bullied children grow into adults who are at increased risk of developing anxiety disorders, depression and suicidal thoughts, according to a study led by researchers at Duke Medicine.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A loved one's support can backfire, study finds

People who receive high levels of emotional support from their partner have an increased risk of death if they perceive their partner as not caring, understanding and validating, reports a Cornell study published in Health Ps ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Babies are born earlier and smaller when males are scarce

(Medical Xpress)—In communities where Dad is more likely to be missing from the picture, more babies are born prematurely and of lower weight, according to a researcher from the University of Michigan School of Public Health ...

Health created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Baseline factors impact lifestyle intervention success

(HealthDay)—Certain baseline characteristics better predict successful weight loss with the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) lifestyle intervention, according to a study published in the January issue ...

Diabetes created Feb 07, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Kaiser Permanente's anti-obesity interventions in schools show signs of success

Community-based efforts to change the environment are proving to be an effective way of encouraging more physical activity and nutrition among school-age children, according to findings announced today from Kaiser Permanente. ...

Overweight and Obesity created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

I will if you will: What motivates spouses to get fit, manage illness

(Medical Xpress)—Before spouses take their first step toward fitness, their partner's interest or willingness to participate can sway them, says a Purdue University family studies expert.

Health created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Electronic nicotine delivery systems could help reduce smoking

Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), or e-cigarettes, debuted in China in 2003 and have since become available globally, particularly through the Internet. While they resemble traditional tobacco cigarettes, they ...

Health created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study finds it actually is better (and healthier) to give than to receive

A five-year study by researchers at three universities has established that providing tangible assistance to others protects our health and lengthens our lives.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0