Training Village Health Workers Helps Them Better Support Diabetes Patients
In rural Nepal, researchers tested whether training local female health volunteers could help them better support people with diabetes in their communities. …
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How Science Can Help Food Programs Work Better for Pregnant Moms
Food Is Medicine programs give healthy food and nutrition help to people who struggle to afford groceries. But many of these programs don't use proven …
Read MoreCan Community Health Workers Help Treat Depression and Diabetes Together?
Researchers in Nepal are testing a new program called BECOME that trains community health workers to help people manage both mental health problems (like …
Read MoreWhy Some Communities Struggle to Help Young Children Grow and Learn
Researchers in Ethiopia wanted to understand why programs designed to check on young children's development and provide better nutrition aren't always working …
Read MoreHome Visits Help Reduce Depression in Pregnant Women and New Moms
Researchers in the Philippines tested whether regular home visits from community health workers could help pregnant women and new mothers feel better mentally …
Read MoreCan Extra Help Improve Meals on Wheels for Homebound Seniors?
Researchers are testing whether adding extra support to Meals on Wheels can help homebound older adults eat better and feel less lonely. The study gives some …
Read MoreVolunteers Can Help Older Adults Stay Strong at Home
Researchers tested whether regular people could be trained to help older adults who are weak or frail stay healthy after leaving the hospital. Twenty-seven …
Read MoreNew Program Helps Latino Adults Better Manage Diabetes
Researchers tested a new diabetes management program called ¡Salud, Salud! designed specifically for low-income Latino adults. The 12-week program combined …
Read MoreHelping Military Families Get Food Assistance They Need
About one in four military families struggle to put enough food on the table. A program called WIC helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children get …
Read MoreSpecial Diabetes Program Helps Chinese Americans Control Blood Sugar Better
Researchers created a special diabetes education program designed specifically for Chinese Americans who speak limited English. The program used videos on …
Read MoreHow Community Health Workers Help Latino Dialysis Patients Feel Better
A new study looked at how Latino people with kidney failure experienced help from community health workers—people from their own communities trained to provide …
Read MoreFree Healthy Food Helps Pregnant Women Feel Better
Researchers in Delaware tested a new program that gives pregnant women free, healthy food delivered to their homes. Seven women who finished the program shared …
Read MoreBest Ways to Give Vitamin A to Kids in Africa: A Cost Study
Vitamin A deficiency is a serious health problem affecting many children in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa. Researchers studied three different ways to deliver …
Read MoreHome Visits Help Kids Eat Better: New Study Tests Family Nutrition Program
Researchers are testing whether monthly home visits from health workers can help young children eat healthier foods. The Strong Families Start at Home program …
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