Food labels and their effects on consumers
Do food labels work? This roundup highlights studies that explore effects of food labeling campaigns on consumer perceptions and purchases.
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Nurse practitioners help fill primary care gaps
More adults get checkups and report better health after nurse practitioners gain the autonomy to practice primary care without doctor oversight.
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Local news hurt by broadcast media conglomerate
Local TV news focuses more on national politics and slants more to the right at present than in recent years, new research finds.
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Direct-to-consumer genetic testing: Research review
What happens when you take genetic tests out of the doctor’s office? Research highlights the effects of direct-to-consumer testing services.
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Hepatitis C treatment in black patients: Longer isn’t better
A shorter course of treatment for hepatitis C works just as well as a longer one for black patients.
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Shave and a checkup: Health interventions at the barbershop
To improve health outcomes for black men, some researchers are bringing care to non-traditional settings, such as barbershops.
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Rural mothers at risk of preterm birth following loss of care
Loss of obstetric services at hospitals in rural counties puts mothers at a higher risk of preterm birth and birth outside of a hospital.
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Violence against women crossing the border
Research that documents the perils women face on the migrant trail.
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More minorities see doctors after Medicaid reform
Efforts at improving health equity in Oregon have reduced disparities in primary care visits among African American and Native American people.
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Early lead exposure tied to behavioral issues in teens
Lead exposure in childhood is linked to antisocial behavior in adolescence, suggests a new study published in Criminology.
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