A study of 430 women with a family history of breast cancer found that anxiety about breast self-examination was the primary barrier to compliance. Only 34% performed regular breast self-exams, despite 79% getting regular mammograms and 89% getting Pap smears.
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that dental sealants can significantly reduce dental costs for children on Medicaid who are at high risk of dental problems. Researchers analyzed data from 15,438 North Carolina children and found that sealant treatments led to lower expenses for Medicaid in 1990 dollars,...
A nationwide survey of 2,605 adults found that those who recognize the '5-A-Day' message eat more fruits and vegetables. High consumers are aware of the health benefits, perceive fewer barriers to meeting the goal, and have a conscious effort to increase healthy eating.
Researchers at UNC will follow 1,000 newly diagnosed colon cancer patients for five years to study the impact of health literacy on patient outcomes. The study aims to improve survival rates and quality of life for patients with colon and lung cancers.
A new study suggests that promoting physical activity may have negative effects on body image and eating habits among college women. Women who participated in a physical activity program were more likely to desire being thin and experience guilt after overeating.
Researchers at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center are testing two forms of behavior management to help patients with chronic heart failure manage their illness. The 18-week course and weekly tip sheets aim to teach patients how to monitor their reactions to stressful events and make lifestyle changes.
A recent study published in American Journal of Health Promotion reveals that military personnel struggle more with weight gain than tobacco use, hindering successful smoking cessation rates. Active-duty participants were four times more likely to relapse if they anticipated gaining 5-10 pounds after quitting smoking.
The Dawgstar nanosatellite will conduct scientific research on the Earth's ionosphere and perform precision formation flying experiments with two companion satellites. Students played a primary role in designing and building the compact piece of space hardware, gaining hands-on experience for future space endeavors.
This study shows that moderate drinkers have better mental and physical health compared to lifelong abstainers and former drinkers. The findings suggest that people who give up drinking due to ill health tend to be less healthy than lifelong abstainers.
A recent study found that men who believe in the effectiveness of highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) in preventing HIV transmission are more likely to engage in unprotected sex. The study suggests that behavioral interventions targeting these men are needed to promote safe sex practices.
Imamoglu's research focuses on quantum dots and nanostructures, exploring their properties and applications in quantum information processing. He has laid out a multi-step research program to address the feasibility of quantum computing, including work on optical pulses and memory devices.
A study of nurses found that they discuss smoking cessation with patients only 50 percent of the time due to inadequate preparation. Nurses are more likely to talk to patients about smoking if treating related medical conditions or when prompted by a patient's request.