Steroid for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Boosting levels of the stress hormone cortisol with low doses of hydrocortisone could help patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia feel better, a California doctor says.
Category : Chronic condition : Health & Medical
A Strength Training Program for Primary Care Patients
Strength training can be a powerful intervention for improving the health of older adults. How can primary care physicians best expand access to strength training for their patients?
Increasing Aspirin Use for Primary Prevention of CVD
While the benefits of low-dose aspirin in preventing cardiovascular events is well-recognized, its use for primary prevention remains low. Can a community-based intervention improve utilization?
Improvements in BP Among Undiagnosed Hypertensive Patients
This study evaluated a community-based participatory research initiative targeting hypertension risk factors among patients with undetected and uncontrolled hypertension.
Dentists' Self-Perceived Role in Offering Tobacco Cessation
Dental settings remain an untapped venue for treatment of tobacco dependence. What's holding dentists back?
Nutrition and Exercise Behaviors in Adult African Americans
How can public health clinicians help to encourage adult African Americans to improve both their nutrition and exercise patterns?
Brain Scans Yield Clues to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Findings might help doctors diagnose the baffling condition
Interventions to Increase CRC Screening
What can clinicians do to help encourage more patients to undergo colorectal cancer screening?
Racial/Ethnic Disparities and Prevalence of Chronic Disease
Could one's racial/ethnic background potentially be a contributing factor in contracting various chronic diseases? This new report takes a look at a population of US military personnel.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News Page
Find in-depth information on chronic fatigue syndrome including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Physical Activity Recommendations for Adults With Arthritis
Should adults with arthritis exercise on a regular basis and, if so, how much is optimal? Read this new article to learn about the latest recommendations.
Emergency Department Use by Centenarians
How common is it for centenarians to use the services of an emergency department? This new study looks at the numbers.
Blood Glucose Screening Rates Among Adults With Hypertension
Are clinicians screening their hypertensive patients for diabetes? This survey of Minnesota adults revealed surprising inadequacies.
Mitigating Long-term Health Effects of Combat Deployments
What are some of the collaborative ways in which healthcare professionals can help men and women returning to the United States after combat duty? This new study takes a look at caring for this potentially vulnerable population.
Delivery of Health Education to Chronically Ill Patients
Are certain types of health care providers more likely than others to provide health education to chronically ill patients?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News Page
Find in-depth information on chronic fatigue syndrome including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Strategies to Prevent Obesity in Rural Communities
Residents of rural communities in the US experience disproportionately high rates of obesity. This review provides guidance on implementing strategies to reduce obesity in this population.
Family Income and Children's Physical Fitness and Obesity
Are children with lower family incomes less physically fit and at a higher risk of obesity than children with higher family incomes?
In Search of a Germ Theory Equivalent for Chronic Disease
How do scientists explain the possible connection between the germ theory and the development of chronic diseases over time? This new study discusses the issues.
Relation of Age, Weight to BP Among Blacks and Whites
This study sought to elucidate the complex interplay of race, age, obesity, and hypertension.