News tagged with health communication


Monday's medical myth: You need eight hours of continuous sleep each night

We're often told by the popular press and well-meaning family and friends that, for good health, we should fall asleep quickly and sleep solidly for about eight hours—otherwise we're at risk of physical ...

Health created Aug 28, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (7) | comments 0

High childhood IQ linked to subsequent illicit drug use

A high childhood IQ may be linked to subsequent illegal drug use, particularly among women, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Health created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Cultured men are happier and healthier

Men who visit art galleries, museums, and the theatre regularly tend to enjoy better health and are more satisfied with life, reveals a study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Health created May 23, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Study into benefits of singing proves positive impact on health

A pioneering research project to measure the value of singing for older people has revealed a consistently higher measure of health for those involved in community singing programmes.

Health created Aug 17, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Cannabis link to other drugs

Quitting cannabis use in your 20s significantly reduces the chance of progressing to other illicit drugs, according to research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Health created Jul 19, 2011 | popularity 1.7 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Want to keep your exercise resolutions? New research offers pointers

Sticking with an exercise routine means being able to overcome the obstacles that invariably arise. A key to success is having the confidence that you can do it, researchers report. A new study explores how ...

Health created Aug 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Early life emotional trauma may stunt intellectual development

Early life emotional trauma may stunt intellectual development, indicates the first long term study of its kind, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Health created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Frequent house moves during childhood ups risk of subsequent poor health

Frequent house moves during childhood seem to increase the risk of poor health in later life, suggests research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Health created Feb 06, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Doctors and nurses key to preventing vaccine refusal outbreaks

(Medical Xpress) -- Well-informed doctors and nurses are the key to preventing parents refusing childhood immunisations because of vaccine scare campaigns, a University of Sydney expert writes in the latest edition of the ...

Health created May 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New disparity in nursing homes: Whites leave, minorities enter

In the last decade, minorities have poured into nursing homes at a time when whites have left in even greater numbers, according to a new Brown University study that suggests a racial disparity in elder care options in the ...

Health created Jul 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Protein preserves muscle and physical function in dieting postmenopausal women

Dieting postmenopausal women who want to avoid losing muscle as they lose fat should pay attention to a new University of Illinois study. Adding protein throughout the day not only holds hunger pangs at bay so that dieters ...

Health created Aug 10, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Can oral care for babies prevent future cavities?

New parents have one more reason to pay attention to the oral health of their toothless babies. A recent University of Illinois study confirms the presence of bacteria associated with early childhood caries ...

Health created Aug 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Negative anti-smoking ads may overlook intended audience

Younger adults who generally feel anxious tend to immediately avoid anti-smoking videos that describe how cigarettes can lead to death, disease and harm to others, before considering the message, according to a new University ...

Health created Nov 09, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

One in ten Canadians cannot afford prescription drugs: study

One in ten Canadians cannot afford to take their prescription drugs as directed, according to an analysis by researchers from the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto.

Health created Jan 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New community health approach aims to combats chronic disease, empower patients, reduces costs

A new community-wide collaboration to reduce the impact of chronic disease and empower patients is generating impressive early results, leaders of the Accountable Care Community (ACC) initiative said today. The Akron-based ...

Health created Feb 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0