Health Behavior News ServiceA resource for the news media and public to find the best and most recent evidence-based scientific research to help people make decisions about their health and health care.Newest Study Finds No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism- (Found June 19, 2008 ) A new systematic review of dozens of statistically sound studies has revealed no credible evidence that the combined measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine causes long-term disabilities such as autism or bowel disease. 1018http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1154 Researchers Question Persistent Cough Treatments for Kids- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Two new reviews of previous medical studies suggest that traditional medical treatment of persistent cough may not be the most effective. 1021http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1155 Phone Counseling, Nicotine Therapy Program Helps Smokers Quit- (Found June 19, 2008 ) 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. 1019http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1144 Walking to Public Transit May Meet Daily Exercise Needs- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Saving at the gasoline pump isnt the only benefit of taking public transportation. 1019http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1143 AA Membership and Alcoholism Treatment Work Best if Started Together- (Found June 19, 2008 ) People who join Alcoholics Anonymous at the same time they seek professional help for alcohol problems are more likely to be sober years later than those who initially seek only one or the other, according to a new report. 1013http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1141 Piercing Infection Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Antiseptic, Upper Ear Site- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Public health researchers in Rochester, N.Y., found that a 2003 outbreak of severe infections in people who had upper-ear piercings was caused by the combination of contaminated antiseptic solution and the greater risk of piercing ear cartilage, which has a poor blood supply. 920http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1128 National Advisory Committee Recommends Changes to Flu Shot Program- (Found June 19, 2008 ) To avoid some of the confusion and missed opportunities that accompanied vaccination efforts during last years flu season, shots should be offered this year throughout the community and at every medical visit, according to new recommendations by the federal vaccine advisory committee. 920http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1130 Kids Journey to School Sets Pace for Activity All Day- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Children who walk or bike to school are more active throughout the day than their schoolmates who travel to school by car, a new study finds. 920http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1131 Cigarette Smoking Rates Much Higher for Low-Income African-Americans- (Found June 19, 2008 ) A new study shows that the rate of smoking is higher among low-income African-Americans and that they are starting to smoke at younger ages than in the past. 920http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1132 Panic Disorder Appears to Increase Risk of Coronary Heart Disease- (Found June 19, 2008 ) Patients with panic disorder have nearly double the risk for coronary heart disease, and those also diagnosed with depression are at almost three times the risk, according to new research. 922http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1135 |