BEHAVIOR, HEALTH

This small study looked at whether a 6-week summer youth employment program could help teens ages 14-17 maintain or lower their body mass index (BMI). Researchers measured weight, activity, sleep, and diet before and after the program. The goal was to see if working a summer job …

This study tested whether sending text reminders to patients and alerts to doctors could increase flu vaccination rates in adults aged 50 and older. Over 26,000 people took part across multiple clinics. The approach used simple, low-cost nudges like pre-visit texts and automatic …

This study tested whether adding a digital goal-setting tool to standard healthy-behavior advice helps prevent obesity in babies. Researchers followed 900 parent-infant pairs for two years, tracking the child's weight and length. The goal was to see if the extra support leads to …

This study tested two programs for adults with long-term (chronic) low back pain that has no clear cause. Both programs included exercise, behavior change, education, and mindfulness; one also added functional resistance training. The goal was to see if these approaches could red…

This study tested whether videos focused on taste or health are better at encouraging adults to use more herbs and spices. Over 500 US adults aged 18-75 who cook at home at least twice a week watched either taste-based or health-based nutrition videos. Researchers measured their …

This study looked at whether digital services like smartphone apps can help people with psychosomatic disorders continue their treatment when in-person therapy is limited due to COVID-19 rules. About 2000 patients from rehabilitation clinics were surveyed about their interest in …