News tagged with health programs
Older adults benefit from home-based DVD exercise program
Fitness DVDs are a multimillion-dollar business, and those targeting adults over the age of 55 are a major part of the market. With names like "Boomers on the Move," "Stronger Seniors" and "Ageless Yoga," ...
Health
Mar 11, 2013 |
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Depressed patients less likely to complete cardiac rehab
(HealthDay)—Depressed patients are less likely to complete exercise-based, cardiac rehabilitation programs, regardless of whether they are taking antidepressants, according to a study published in the Feb. ...
Cardiology
Feb 15, 2013 |
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With benefits unproven, why do millions of Americans take multivitamins?
(HealthDay)—Millions of Americans take multivitamins and other supplements, but convincing scientific evidence of any true health benefit is lacking, experts say. Now a new study explores why people continue ...
Health
Feb 04, 2013 |
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Women must do more to reap same positive health outcomes as men, research suggests
More than one-third of Americans are obese, and these individuals often experience accompanying health issues, such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular problems. In response to the so-called "obesity epidemic," many medical ...
Health
Jan 23, 2013 |
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Managing care and competition: Efficiencies of integrated care and improved risk assessment seen in Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage (MA), with more than 10 million enrollees, is the largest alternative to traditional Medicare. MA's managed care approach was designed to provide coordinated, integrated care for patients and savings for ...
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Dec 03, 2012 |
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Lives could be saved by removing age restrictions on rotavirus vaccination
A study published in this week's PLOS Medicine, which suggests that the additional children's lives saved by removing the age restrictions for rotavirus vaccination in low- and middle-income countries would be much greate ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 23, 2012 |
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Weight loss does not lower heart disease risk from type 2 diabetes
Intervention stopped early in NIH-funded study of weight loss in overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes after finding no harm, but no cardiovascular benefits
Diabetes
Oct 19, 2012 |
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Poorest Americans at risk if states opt out of Medicaid expansion
Health coverage for the poorest Americans could be in jeopardy in many states as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling last month on the Affordable Care Act, according to a new legal analysis. The report examines federal ...
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Aug 06, 2012 |
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Parents seen as critical stakeholders in expanding newborn screening
Parents must be considered when states decide to expand genetic screening programs for newborns, according to a new study that looked at mandatory testing panels and political pressure by advocacy groups.
Pediatrics
Jun 21, 2012 |
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Obesity prevention program for girls not associated with significant difference in body mass index
An Australian school-based obesity prevention program for adolescent girls was not associated with statistically significant differences in body mass index (BMI) and other body composition measures, however the small changes ...
Health
May 07, 2012 |
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Exercise in pregnancy safe for baby, study finds
(HealthDay) -- Exercising at moderate or -- for very active women -- even high intensity during pregnancy won't hurt your baby's health, a new study finds.
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Feb 22, 2012 |
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How can pediatric HIV be eliminated in Zimbabwe?
Eliminating new infant HIV infections in Zimbabwe will require not only improved access to antiretroviral medications but also support to help HIV-infected mothers continue taking their medication and safely reduce or eliminate ...
HIV & AIDS
Jan 10, 2012 |
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Researchers suggest unconventional approach to control HIV epidemics
(Medical Xpress) -- A new weapon has emerged to prevent HIV infection. Called pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, it is a strategy of providing medications to at-risk people before they are exposed to the virus. Having shown ...
HIV & AIDS
Dec 07, 2011 |
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Panel: Boys should get HPV vaccine given to girls
(AP) -- A vaccine against cervical cancer hasn't been all that popular for girls. It may be even a harder sell for boys now that it's been recommended for them too.
Cancer
Oct 25, 2011 |
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Advance directives related to use of palliative care, lower Medicare end-of-life spending
Advance directives do have an impact on health care at the end of life, especially in regions of the country with high spending on end-of-life care, according to a University of Michigan study.
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