People with diabetic foot problems can lower their risk of leg amputation by relying on coordinated care that includes a podiatrist, according to a recent study.
Policies that restrict reimbursement for certain medications can save money for health insurers without driving patients to seek other kinds of health care, a new review of studies suggests.
A new review suggests that health system workers can boost the number of children with medical insurance by providing application materials to parents and helping them fill out the forms.
Allergy shots can reduce symptoms of asthma, use of inhaled medications and allergy-related asthma attacks, confirms an updated review of studies. Yet, the treatment can also cause systemic side effects that range from a stuffy nose to fatal anaphylactic shock.
The first-ever study to document a baseline for Hmong women undergoing cervical cancer screening found a great disparity between this community and California women overall.
Americans halved their risk of dying from coronary heart disease over the past 20 years. Prevention -- not treatment -- made the biggest difference.
If college students gain weight during their first year in school, it might have a lot to do with how close they live to their campus dining halls and exercise facilities.
Patients often have little warning when they’re quickly moved to a rehab facility from acute care. Those who envision a long, leisurely recovery in a hospital or at home may find that the abrupt transition—and new responsibilities in rehab—leaves their heads spinning.
A review of more than 100 studies found overweight girls tend to reach puberty earlier than their peers do.
People with schizophrenia are more likely than others to sustain medical injuries during non-psychiatric hospital stays, a large national study finds.
A new study shows that patient-centered health care is not just a nice idea; it can also lower death rates from heart attacks.
Few schools and communities have united successfully in curbing alcohol access, a new study suggests.
As obesity continues to be a worldwide health risk, one of its “side effects” could include less effective birth control for overweight and obese women who use hormonal contraceptives.
Of the three main types of oral drugs commonly added to levodopa therapy for patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease, one might be the most effective, according to a new review.
A new review finds that programs to help people quit smoking before surgery can reduce the risk of complications afterward.
A new review of existing research finds that one common drug treatment is better than another is at helping patients who are desperate to get things moving.
An across-the-board review of the health effects of Qigong and Tai Chi finds these practices offer benefits for the heart, immune system and overall quality of life.
Nearly 7 percent of sixth-graders across the U.S. are severely obese, a new study reveals.
A new study finds that sedentary white women are more apt to become obese than are sedentary African-American women.
If you suspect your parent or upstairs neighbor would get more out of life if they’d turn off their TVs, you might be on to something, according to new research. .
Severe depression is life threatening. So it is worth every effort to get depression under control and make life more manageable.
A new nationwide study finds that some local health clinics do not offer diabetes screening or obesity prevention programs to their clients, who tend to be poor.
Advance directives need to be more clinically relevant and the growing statewide use of a new protocol is one step, says the author of an article in The Milbank Quarterly.
Synthetic sutures appear to cause less pain than natural “catgut” sutures in women who receive stitches after a vaginal birth.
“Normal daily activity seems to be the best way for patients with low-back pain to get better,” says the lead author of an updated review.
A new Cochrane review finds that exercise programs help patients recover shoulder movement and minimize loss of arm or shoulder function after breast cancer surgery.
Remaining physically fit and sticking to a regular exercise routine could lower your risk of taking a tumble at any age.
If more women quit smoking before they became pregnant, it would save infant lives, concludes a new study from the CDC.
Delays in seeking health care appear to be common for Latino women in upstate New York, a new study finds.
Although researchers aren't ready to start a dating service, they say romantic relationships can reduce substance use in young adults.
Choosing a neighborhood that has places to walk to and safe routes to get there can help your child maintain a healthy weight during adolescence
A new study links the U.S. Air Force’s extensive suicide prevention program to a major drop in the military branch’s suicide rate since the mid-1990s.
The Center for Advancing Health today announced the appointment of nine new patient engagement experts to its Fellows program.
Medicare’s Part D prescription medication management program could be off limits to some of the patients who need it most — older African-Americans and Hispanics — a new study finds.
High insurance costs keep many arthritis sufferers from using expensive - but highly effective - biotech drugs.
West Coast kids are smoking less than ever, thanks to the most ambitious, longest-running anti-tobacco program in the world.
Anxiety and depression do not play a role in teen motor vehicle accidents, a new study finds.
Yearly vaccinations aren’t just for kids any more. Not just flu shots: you should know that a battery of other adult vaccinations might also become part of your health care routine.
Clark University will present Jessie Gruman, president and founder of the Center for Advancing Health, with an honorary Doctor of Science degree.
America’s most trusted evaluator of charities awards a 4-star rating to the Center for Advancing Health.
For many children, “I'm going to hold my breath until I pass out” is not an idle threat.
A new review suggests that that “myeloablative therapy” is worth the effort for children with high-risk neuroblastoma.
Routine dental treatment can reduce blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes who have gum disease.
Drug-releasing stents are more effective than bare metal stents at keeping a blocked artery open after angioplasty, but the difference does not result in fewer deaths or subsequent heart attacks after the procedure.
A new study of Medicare beneficiaries finds that cost concerns are more likely keep Hispanics away from the pharmacy counter than non-Hispanics.
A computerized bilingual decision aid – placed in safety-net clinics and health fairs – can prompt Hispanic and other smokers to set a quit date and choose effective treatments.
People who rely on the print media for their health information tend to do better than Web-seekers at following a healthy lifestyle
“Prevention is the best medicine,” the saying goes. According to a new study, increasing the use of that medicine could prevent a significant number of adult deaths annually.
Having health insurance does not mean workers will take advantage of immunizations, cancer screenings and other preventive health services, a new study finds.
Bringing healthy food programs to corner grocery stores in the inner city might be a step toward improving residents’ diet and reducing diet-related illnesses.
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