Articles related to "Public Health"
July 2000 Health Related Recalls
Each month the Public Health Issues site will feature a list of recalls which have an effect on the health and safety of the public. These are some of the products recalled during July 2000.
recalls • health • public health • safety • medications
Each month the Public Health Issues site will feature a list of recalls which have an effect on the health and safety of the public. These are some of the products recalled during July 2000.
recalls • health • public health • safety • medications
Safer Foods Equal Healthier People
Have you ever had typhoid fever? Many of you do not even know what I am talking about. That is because our food is much safer today that it was 100 years ago. Advances in food safety have protected us from diseases that were once very common.
food safety • illness • disease • great achievements in public health • cdc
Have you ever had typhoid fever? Many of you do not even know what I am talking about. That is because our food is much safer today that it was 100 years ago. Advances in food safety have protected us from diseases that were once very common.
food safety • illness • disease • great achievements in public health • cdc
Sanitation and Safety: Part 2
Many kinds of bacteria attack the body directly. Two of them are common kitchen offenders, entering the body by way of contaminated food.Salmonella (sal-mun-ell'a) is probably the
infectious diseases • cleanliness • bacteria • regulations • u.s. public health service
Many kinds of bacteria attack the body directly. Two of them are common kitchen offenders, entering the body by way of contaminated food.Salmonella (sal-mun-ell'a) is probably the
infectious diseases • cleanliness • bacteria • regulations • u.s. public health service
Tobacco Products Kill
Tobacco use results in many life-threatening diseases. Unfortunately, it is addictive and kills a person slowly.
tobacco • centers for disease control • achievements in public health
Tobacco use results in many life-threatening diseases. Unfortunately, it is addictive and kills a person slowly.
tobacco • centers for disease control • achievements in public health
Global Diabetes Epidemic Looms
As American-style food marches triumphantly across the globe, millions die from diabetes, a disease with no cure. Experts say the worst is yet to come.
international diabetes • international diabetes rates • international obesity • diabetes growth • fast food developing countries
As American-style food marches triumphantly across the globe, millions die from diabetes, a disease with no cure. Experts say the worst is yet to come.
international diabetes • international diabetes rates • international obesity • diabetes growth • fast food developing countries
A Matter of Semantics
The renaming of pharmaceutical products is a common and potentially dangerous situation which the FDA is allowing. Why? It could be a matter of higher profits for the company, without regard to the welfare of the patient.
medical ethics • healthcare • prozac • sarafem • wellbuterin
The renaming of pharmaceutical products is a common and potentially dangerous situation which the FDA is allowing. Why? It could be a matter of higher profits for the company, without regard to the welfare of the patient.
medical ethics • healthcare • prozac • sarafem • wellbuterin
Bisphenol A Concerns
US government scientists publish findings that there are some concerns for BPA exposure. Canada's government considers classifying BPA as a dangerous substance.
bisphenol a • bpa • public health concern • bisphenol a bottles • chemicals in plastic
US government scientists publish findings that there are some concerns for BPA exposure. Canada's government considers classifying BPA as a dangerous substance.
bisphenol a • bpa • public health concern • bisphenol a bottles • chemicals in plastic
Thimerosal... Mercury is a Friend to No One
Although Thimerosal has been ordered out of the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, it still remains in many products. Why?
thimerosal • mercury • aap • american academy of pediatrics • phs
Although Thimerosal has been ordered out of the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, it still remains in many products. Why?
thimerosal • mercury • aap • american academy of pediatrics • phs
Vaccines Save Lives and Money
Vaccines can be a pain but they do save lives. Here is some of the proof.
vaccine • immunization • polio • smallpox • centers for disease control
Vaccines can be a pain but they do save lives. Here is some of the proof.
vaccine • immunization • polio • smallpox • centers for disease control
Exercise Can Reduce Stroke Risk
exercise can help avert strokes
women • health • exercise • walking • stroke
exercise can help avert strokes
women • health • exercise • walking • stroke
A Free, Green Education
Online resources for free college courses in green subject matters.
opencourseware • free online education • no-cost college courses • online universities • educational resources
Online resources for free college courses in green subject matters.
opencourseware • free online education • no-cost college courses • online universities • educational resources
Does Running Hurt your back? Injure your discs?NO!
does running hurt your back? Does runniing hurt you spine? NO! Here is the proof!
running • injuries
does running hurt your back? Does runniing hurt you spine? NO! Here is the proof!
running • injuries
It's My Yard - But Can I Grow What I Want To?
Does your city have a weed ordinance that might make your yard illegal? And can you fight it?
yard • front yard • back yard • weed • weed ordinance
Does your city have a weed ordinance that might make your yard illegal? And can you fight it?
yard • front yard • back yard • weed • weed ordinance
Gay Men's STDs Often Escape Notice
Some gay men are avoiding recommended testing, while the testing itself does not always find patients' sexually-transmitted infections .
gay men's stds • many infections undetected • sexually-transmitted infections • gonorrhea and chlamydia • hiv
Some gay men are avoiding recommended testing, while the testing itself does not always find patients' sexually-transmitted infections .
gay men's stds • many infections undetected • sexually-transmitted infections • gonorrhea and chlamydia • hiv
Pet Food Recall issued by Pedigree
Recall affects Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites dog food affects Costco in Northern California, Nevada, and Albertsons in So. California and Las Vegas.
pedigree dog food recall • salmonella contamination • pedigree complete nutrition small crunchy bites • dog food recall • california dog food recall
Recall affects Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites dog food affects Costco in Northern California, Nevada, and Albertsons in So. California and Las Vegas.
pedigree dog food recall • salmonella contamination • pedigree complete nutrition small crunchy bites • dog food recall • california dog food recall
Study Shows Nurse-Midwives a Better Option for Pregnant Women
Many hospitals subject pregnant women to unnecessary hi-tech medical intervention when they give birth, and ignore the benefits offered by certified nurse-midwives. Read more about how a nurse midwife is the best option for most pregnant women.
pregnant • pregnancy • nurse • midwife • birth
Many hospitals subject pregnant women to unnecessary hi-tech medical intervention when they give birth, and ignore the benefits offered by certified nurse-midwives. Read more about how a nurse midwife is the best option for most pregnant women.
pregnant • pregnancy • nurse • midwife • birth
Water Fluoridation
Fluoridation of our water systems has always been a controversial issue. This article will attempt to separate facts from fiction.
fluoridation • fluoride • water system • public water system • drinking water
Fluoridation of our water systems has always been a controversial issue. This article will attempt to separate facts from fiction.
fluoridation • fluoride • water system • public water system • drinking water
Women In Health History - In Public Service
Women in health history through public service.
alice hamilton • margaret sanger • mother alphonsa lathrop • rose hawthorne • antonia novello
Women in health history through public service.
alice hamilton • margaret sanger • mother alphonsa lathrop • rose hawthorne • antonia novello
ST JOHN'S WORT ADVISORY
Possible interactions of St. John's Wort with other drugs.
panic disorder • anxiety • st. john's wort
Possible interactions of St. John's Wort with other drugs.
panic disorder • anxiety • st. john's wort
Things Schools Do Besides Teach
Before a child is taught anything in school, the school system provides a service that is indispensable: it ensures that the child has been inoculated against diphtheria.
education • special education • philosophy of education • greg cruey • disability
Before a child is taught anything in school, the school system provides a service that is indispensable: it ensures that the child has been inoculated against diphtheria.
education • special education • philosophy of education • greg cruey • disability
Immunization Safety
Immunization Safety: Is it an oxymoron? Parents pray not each fall as we shuffle obediently, shot records in hand, to perform the yearly ritual of immunization updates.
immunization safety • childhood health • common sense parenting • parenting a school-aged child • childhood shots
Immunization Safety: Is it an oxymoron? Parents pray not each fall as we shuffle obediently, shot records in hand, to perform the yearly ritual of immunization updates.
immunization safety • childhood health • common sense parenting • parenting a school-aged child • childhood shots
Infertility In Pre-term Women
People who are born early can have problems having their own families.
fertility problems in women born prematurely • prematurity and infertility • prematurity and reproduction rates • prematurity and stillbirth • reproduction rates and gestational age
People who are born early can have problems having their own families.
fertility problems in women born prematurely • prematurity and infertility • prematurity and reproduction rates • prematurity and stillbirth • reproduction rates and gestational age
Symptoms of Mumps
The mumps affects college-aged (18-25) students who haven't had the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and come in contact with carriers who spread germs on contact.
mumps • mmr • mumps outbreak • symptoms of the mumps • cdc
The mumps affects college-aged (18-25) students who haven't had the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and come in contact with carriers who spread germs on contact.
mumps • mmr • mumps outbreak • symptoms of the mumps • cdc
Barcoding Sponges in Hospitals
Attaching barcodes on sponges lowers counting errors.
barcoded sponges • barcoding sponges • barcoding surgical sponges • patient safety • tracking sponges
Attaching barcodes on sponges lowers counting errors.
barcoded sponges • barcoding sponges • barcoding surgical sponges • patient safety • tracking sponges
Ecological Impact of Plastic Lures
Soft plastic fishing lures contribute to the marine debris problem found in lakes and oceans. There are alternatives available for soft lure baits.
environment effects of soft plastic lures • ecological impact of plastic lures • biodegradable fishing lures • microfiber reinforced plastic lures • soft plastic lure marine debris
Soft plastic fishing lures contribute to the marine debris problem found in lakes and oceans. There are alternatives available for soft lure baits.
environment effects of soft plastic lures • ecological impact of plastic lures • biodegradable fishing lures • microfiber reinforced plastic lures • soft plastic lure marine debris
Get Relief From Night Sweats
For centuries, sage has been used as a reliable and safe natural herbal treatment for night sweats, and it can help you, too.
night sweats • night sweats and sage • herbs treat night sweats • natural relief menopause • natural relief hot flashes
For centuries, sage has been used as a reliable and safe natural herbal treatment for night sweats, and it can help you, too.
night sweats • night sweats and sage • herbs treat night sweats • natural relief menopause • natural relief hot flashes
I Tested Positive for Hepatitis B, Now What?
Currently there is only one approved treatment for hepatitis B called interferon alpha 2-b. It is important to Vaccinate your family against Hepatitis B.
hepatitis b • hepatitis • liver • vaccinate
Currently there is only one approved treatment for hepatitis B called interferon alpha 2-b. It is important to Vaccinate your family against Hepatitis B.
hepatitis b • hepatitis • liver • vaccinate
Institutional Stupidity
The US Post Office censors cigarettes on postage stamps to its embarrassment.
pollock • stamp • post office
The US Post Office censors cigarettes on postage stamps to its embarrassment.
pollock • stamp • post office
Natural Skin Care Using Tomatoes
Health and nutritional benefits of the tender tomato. How to incorporate more of this red fruit into your daily skin care routine.
skincare • care natural organic skin • tomato skin • uv protection • looking after your skin
Health and nutritional benefits of the tender tomato. How to incorporate more of this red fruit into your daily skin care routine.
skincare • care natural organic skin • tomato skin • uv protection • looking after your skin
New AIDS Virus Strain Found
A new strain of HIV-1 has been discovered in Cameroon that could make detection and early treatment of HIV infected people more difficult.
aids • hiv-1 • hiv • siv • simian immunodeficiency virus
A new strain of HIV-1 has been discovered in Cameroon that could make detection and early treatment of HIV infected people more difficult.
aids • hiv-1 • hiv • siv • simian immunodeficiency virus
Oral Health and the Immune System
Studies show that oral health is a good indicator of immune system health. In addition, studies suggest that measures used to improve oral health also benefit immunity.
weston price • atherosclerosis • rheumatoid arthritis • autoimmune disease • antioxidants
Studies show that oral health is a good indicator of immune system health. In addition, studies suggest that measures used to improve oral health also benefit immunity.
weston price • atherosclerosis • rheumatoid arthritis • autoimmune disease • antioxidants
Pooches and Parasites
This article is to inform pet owners of the dangers and consequences of pet parasites. It primarily targets dog owners, but may have some useful information to other pet owners.
roundworms • hookworms • whipworms • heartworms • parasites
This article is to inform pet owners of the dangers and consequences of pet parasites. It primarily targets dog owners, but may have some useful information to other pet owners.
roundworms • hookworms • whipworms • heartworms • parasites
Salmonella Outbreaks and US Politics
Lawmakers and farmers point the finger at the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control but there is enough blame to spread around both agencies.
house of representative salmonella hearings • financial losses to producers • government agencies defense • government agencies turf wars • government agencies lack of cooperation
Lawmakers and farmers point the finger at the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control but there is enough blame to spread around both agencies.
house of representative salmonella hearings • financial losses to producers • government agencies defense • government agencies turf wars • government agencies lack of cooperation
Salmonella Poisoning
Each year approximately 40,000 cases of salmonella (salmonellosis) are reported in the United States; many more go unreported. Unfortunately,600 US patients die annually.
salmonella poisoning • salmonella symptoms • salmonella • pistachios • salmonella poisoning symptoms treatment
Each year approximately 40,000 cases of salmonella (salmonellosis) are reported in the United States; many more go unreported. Unfortunately,600 US patients die annually.
salmonella poisoning • salmonella symptoms • salmonella • pistachios • salmonella poisoning symptoms treatment
The Truth about Vacuum Deliveries
Complications occur more often with vacuum assisted deliveries. Using midwives, doulas and a variety of pushing positions can reduce the rate of vacuum extractions.
vacuum deliveries • vacuum extraction • vacuum assisted deliveries • safety of vacuum extraction • complications
Complications occur more often with vacuum assisted deliveries. Using midwives, doulas and a variety of pushing positions can reduce the rate of vacuum extractions.
vacuum deliveries • vacuum extraction • vacuum assisted deliveries • safety of vacuum extraction • complications
The Very Best...
breastfeeding activism • infact • nestle • la leche league • world health organization’s international code of
breastfeeding activism • infact • nestle • la leche league • world health organization’s international code of
Training to Be a Psychiatrist
In the US and Canada, the professional requirements to become a psychiatrist are demanding, including high school, college, medical school and residency training.
steps to becoming a psychiatrist • specializing in psychiatry • pschiatry and medical school • psychiatric residency • psychiatry and choosing a major
In the US and Canada, the professional requirements to become a psychiatrist are demanding, including high school, college, medical school and residency training.
steps to becoming a psychiatrist • specializing in psychiatry • pschiatry and medical school • psychiatric residency • psychiatry and choosing a major
TV's Effect on Youth Development
The Kaiser Family Foundation provides research that shows that sexual content on television may influence youth behaviors.
television • sex • children • risk • kaiser
The Kaiser Family Foundation provides research that shows that sexual content on television may influence youth behaviors.
television • sex • children • risk • kaiser
Winning the War Against Hepatitis B
Each year the numbers of people infected with Hepatitis B are declining because of these types of programs. Even with these triumphant victories, we still continue to fight the war against Hepatitis B.
hepatitis b • liver
Each year the numbers of people infected with Hepatitis B are declining because of these types of programs. Even with these triumphant victories, we still continue to fight the war against Hepatitis B.
hepatitis b • liver
Women's Status in Medieval Vietnam
Women in southern Vietnam have historically had more opportunities and freedoms than those in Chinese-dominated northern Vietnam.
vietnam • ho chi minh • communism • women's status • annam
Women in southern Vietnam have historically had more opportunities and freedoms than those in Chinese-dominated northern Vietnam.
vietnam • ho chi minh • communism • women's status • annam
Bacterial Vaginosis and HIV Infection
Women with bacterial vaginosis are more likely to be infected with HIV-AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, underscoring the need for prevention.
bacterial vaginosis • hiv-aids • metronidazole • clindamycin • sexually transmitted diseases
Women with bacterial vaginosis are more likely to be infected with HIV-AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, underscoring the need for prevention.
bacterial vaginosis • hiv-aids • metronidazole • clindamycin • sexually transmitted diseases
Be Positive About Your Body Size
Believing yourself to be overweight or obese can lead to distress and even depression.
body size misperception • body image misperception • australian body image and depression study • self image misperception study • australian self image and depression study
Believing yourself to be overweight or obese can lead to distress and even depression.
body size misperception • body image misperception • australian body image and depression study • self image misperception study • australian self image and depression study
Breast Cancer Awareness
Women can take an active role in reducing risk for breast cancer with light consistent exercise. Walking can reduce your risk by up to 30 percent.
reduce risk breast cancer • exercise prevention cancer • breast cancer awareness month • estrogen • pregnancy
Women can take an active role in reducing risk for breast cancer with light consistent exercise. Walking can reduce your risk by up to 30 percent.
reduce risk breast cancer • exercise prevention cancer • breast cancer awareness month • estrogen • pregnancy
Can Kids Get Type II?
Can children have “Adult-onset diabetes”? Unfortunately, type II is on the rise among teens and children - and may be both more difficult to control and more likely to cause complications.
children • adolescents • type ii diabetes • complications • incidence
Can children have “Adult-onset diabetes”? Unfortunately, type II is on the rise among teens and children - and may be both more difficult to control and more likely to cause complications.
children • adolescents • type ii diabetes • complications • incidence
Children's Environmental Health Network
This article introduces the Children's Environmental Health Network, a great resource for information.
environmental health • environment • health • children • children's health
This article introduces the Children's Environmental Health Network, a great resource for information.
environmental health • environment • health • children • children's health
Competitive Debate Teams
Starting or joining a debate team is an important decision. Learn more about policy, classic, and Lincoln-Douglas debate.
starting a debate team • joining a debate team • choosing a debate type • learning how to debate • teaching debate
Starting or joining a debate team is an important decision. Learn more about policy, classic, and Lincoln-Douglas debate.
starting a debate team • joining a debate team • choosing a debate type • learning how to debate • teaching debate
Dangers of Kitchen Plastics
The FDA says plastic is safe for storing foods and liquids, yet consumer groups are warning these containers are dangerous. How does a consumer determine whom to believe?
plastic containers • polyethylene terephthalate • disposable bottles • water bottles • phthalates
The FDA says plastic is safe for storing foods and liquids, yet consumer groups are warning these containers are dangerous. How does a consumer determine whom to believe?
plastic containers • polyethylene terephthalate • disposable bottles • water bottles • phthalates
Dr. Virginia Apgar, Physician
Dr. Virginia Apgar (1909-1974) developed the now-routine Apgar Score in 1952. By rating five vital signs, the test allows a rapid, objective measure of neonatal health.
apgar score • neonatal health • causes of birth defects • delivery room procedure • congenital malformations
Dr. Virginia Apgar (1909-1974) developed the now-routine Apgar Score in 1952. By rating five vital signs, the test allows a rapid, objective measure of neonatal health.
apgar score • neonatal health • causes of birth defects • delivery room procedure • congenital malformations
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