Cases of diarrheal disease in passengers on cruise ships increased during 2001 through 2004, despite good results from environmental health sanitation inspection of the ships, a new study has found.
Promotional offers from cigarette makers are used by more than one-third of smokers, and are most likely to be used by young adults and African-Americans. Women, heavy smokers and those who worry about the cost of their habit were also more likely to take advantage of promotional offers.
While nonlatex polyurethane condoms have higher breakage rates than latex condoms, they provide an "acceptable alternative" for persons who cannot or will not use latex condoms, researchers conclude in a review of clinical studies.
No single treatment stands out as especially effective for borderline personality disorder, a mental illness that can involve self-harm and suicide attempts, according to two new reviews of recent studies. However, BPD does appear to respond more strongly to certain kinds of psychological "talk" therapies, British researchers found.
Dedicated dog owners log more exercise time than their urban neighbors without pet dogs, according to a study.
A study of New York City pharmacies found that only 69 percent have the ability to provide prescription labels in Spanish and that pharmacists only do so upon customer request, despite the high concentration of Spanish speakers in the area surveyed.
The perception that racial barriers to health care exist in the rural South is prevalent, especially among African-Americans but also among whites, according to a new study.
Although women over age 70 are rarely offered surgery to treat their breast cancer, a new review of recent studies suggests surgery works better than hormone therapy to stop the progression of breast cancer in older women with operable tumors.
Meditation helps patients cope with anxiety disorders, but no more than other relaxation techniques, according to a new review of studies.
The herbal supplement echinacea, when taken in certain forms, may help shorten the duration and severity of cold symptoms but is not effective for preventing the common cold, according to a systematic review of current evidence.
The heartburn drugs Prilosec and Prevacid reduce the risk of bleeding, abdominal surgery and death when used to treat life-threatening peptic ulcers, according to an updated systematic review of data.
A machine that delivers air through a nasal mask worn during sleep can reduce daytime sleepiness and other symptoms associated with sleep apnea, but apnea patients are not always happy with the treatment, according to two new reviews of recent studies.
Despite a common belief that birth control pills cause weight gain, a new comprehensive review of previous studies finds no evidence it is true.
Compared to traditional surgery for uterine fibroids, a new minimally invasive procedure leads to shorter hospitalization and a quicker return to everyday activities, researchers report.
The addition of Chinese herbs to current Western therapy in treating SARS does not decrease the number of deaths among people with the virus, according to a new systematic review of studies. Herbal therapy may, however, improve symptoms associated with SARS.
U.S. health authorities should have waited for more evidence before recommending routine flu shots for healthy toddlers, according to a new systematic review of studies involving half a million children worldwide.
Using both chemotherapy and radiation for treating cancer of the esophagus is more effective than radiation alone in patients who do not undergo surgery for their cancer and whose cancer has not spread, according to a large review of studies.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, medications used to treat depression, are effective in reducing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, according to a large review of studies. Drug therapy treatment for PTSD is currently in early stages of data collection, and so it is not yet known if other types of drugs might work as well.
Although everyday acetaminophen reduces pain from osteoarthritis of the hip or knee, people with moderate to severe pain do better on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, a new review of previous studies concluded.
Slower reaction times and poorer memory are associated with a greater risk of dying in young and old people, a new study shows.
It's cheap, it's easy, it works and more Americans are using aspirin regularly to prevent cardiovascular disease and the cardiovascular complications of diabetes, according to a new study.
People who see news stories and advertisements about the dangers of secondhand smoke are more likely to feel that it is harmful, and may restrict smoking at home, according to new research.
Many employees drop out of employer wellness programs after they retire, but they might be coaxed to return with program features such as regular mailings and telephone nurse counseling, according to a new study of a program offered by the United Automobile Workers and the General Motors Corp.
A new study suggests that speed is largely to blame for America's slow progress in reducing its motor vehicle death toll during the 1990s.
Despite counseling by physicians, Americans still consume far too much sodium, putting them at risk for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, according to a new study.
Elderly blacks and Hispanics are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia at levels 15 percent to 22 percent below whites, but the reason is not simply due to income, education or access to health care, two new studies reveal.
A new study lays to rest the notion that sleepless seniors might respond poorly to treatments that emphasize behavioral therapy over drugs.
The spate of new sleeping pills on the market are effective treatments for insomnia, but they have different effects and no one drug stands out as the best, according to a new review of studies on drugs including Sonata, Ambien and Lunesta.
A new study offers doctors another barometer to gauge the quality of care they give patients with diabetes. The study researchers are proposing an evaluation of diabetes care that tracks providers' success over time instead of at a single moment.
Giving people advice about healthy eating, even in small doses, appears to produce changes in diet that lead to modest improvements in some cardiovascular risk factors, according to a new systematic review of studies.
Caregiver spouses of patients with Alzheimer's disease develop gum disease at twice the rate of their non-caregiver counterparts.
How people view their own status in society predicts their health over time better than their real station in life, researchers report in a study of about 5,500 middle-aged British civil servants.
Employers who invest in worksite health promotion plans can see a return of $3 to $6 for each dollar invested in the programs over a two- to five-year period, according to a new review.
People who are trying to either lose weight or avoid gaining do better by weighing themselves daily, according to a new study.
A new study has isolated compassion as a possible pathway through which religiosity leads to better health.
People with HIV who are treated with anabolic steroids to prevent AIDS wasting may realize modest gains in weight and muscle mass, a new review shows.
The use of traction to help treat low back pain has no benefit, despite its widespread use, a new review of studies has found.
Hispanic and African-American smokers are less likely than white smokers to try nicotine replacement therapies when they want to quit smoking, according to a new study of men receiving care from the Veterans Health Administration.
Too little evidence exists to recommend or rule out estrogen as a treatment for schizophrenia in women, a new review of studies finds.
People with psoriasis perceive they have less social support, have difficulty expressing their feelings and have more trouble with social relationships than others, a new study shows.
The use of a nighttime air pump is the preferred therapy for sleep apnea because of questions about the safety and effectiveness of surgery, according to a new review of previous studies.
The drug Ativan is better than Valium or Dilantin for controlling severe epileptic seizures, according to a new review of studies.
Two megadoses of vitamin A reduce the risk of dying from measles for children under age 2, according to an updated review of studies.
A free state-sponsored program in Maine that offers telephone counseling and access to nicotine patches or gum resulted in 15 percent of participants remaining smoke-free six months after enrolling, according to a new study.
Saving at the gasoline pump isn't the only benefit of taking public transportation. Some people who use public transportation regularly to commute to and from work, run errands or make social visits may be getting the 30-plus minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity recommended by the U.S. Surgeon General.
Daily gargling with water appears to ward off colds among healthy people, Japanese researchers report in the November issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. But an American expert is throwing cold water on the study.
Interventions providing coordinated treatment and support for homeless adults usually results in greater health improvements than does the prevailing sporadic and substandard care, according to a new review of studies.
Big Macs abound where the increasingly obese poor abide, a new British survey indicates. The researchers found that for England and Scotland there is a positive correlation between neighborhood deprivation and the presence of McDonald's restaurants.
A form of psychotherapy that helps youngsters develop coping skills while they identify what is bothering them can ease anxiety for children and adolescents, according to a new review of studies.
Using the Internet to find and apply health information can help individuals with chronic diseases change their behavior and improve their conditions, a systematic review of studies shows.
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