Minority children benefit from obesity prevention program
A childhood obesity prevention program helped kids get healthier, especially minority children, new research finds.
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Where are opioids prescribed the most?
Two new studies show that American patients in the rural South are more likely to receive opioid prescriptions than patients in the urban North.
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Parents in prison and the lasting health effects on children
Adults who had incarcerated parents are less likely to get medical care when they need it and more likely to engage in risky behaviors.
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Formaldehyde and leukemia: What research reveals about the risks
What are the risks of formaldehyde exposure? And how much exposure constitutes a real risk? We review the research.
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Same-sex marriage legalization linked to increases in insurance coverage for gay men
After same-sex marriage was legalized in the U.S., more gay men reported having health insurance, access to medical care and annual checkups.
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New intervention plan linked to lower risk of veteran suicides
A new strategy tested on suicidal military veterans was linked to lower odds they’d engage in suicidal behavior in the following six months.
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How the media covers obesity in America
To help reporters consider how best to cover obesity, Journalist’s Resource has summarized the findings of several recent studies on broader trends in the media.
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Ads work. Two studies show what this means for public health
Two new studies show how advertising can help promote healthy or unhealthy behaviors.
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Nearly 2 million U.S. families face financial hardship for ongoing heart care
Nearly 2 million low-income families affected by cardiovascular disease face high or catastrophic financial burdens due to out-of-pocket costs.
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Hopes for the future linked to lower likelihood of violent behavior
Teen boys from low-income neighborhoods in Pittsburgh were less likely to have perpetuated violence if they had goals and hope for the future.
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