Articles related to "Public Health Problems"

A Massachusetts Health Council report finds violent crime in the Bay State is on the rise, and almost 60 percent of the state's adults are overweight or obese.

Widespread acceptance of the modern safety belt, invented in August 1959, combined with road safety legislation, led to a huge decrease in car accident fatalities.

Sleep disorders are common, often unrecognized , and can trigger ADHD behaviors in children and adults.

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, and the first weekend in April is Alcohol Free Weekend. This is a campaign to inform and change social norms about drinking.

Recent research on the causes of post-natal depression & the effect of giving birth to male infants. Plus, info on the connection between baby blues & breast feeding.

Egg shells, comprised mainly of calcium carbonate, can be used to improve garden soil, make delicious coffee, clean out drains, provide a calcium supplement and more.

The health status in the United States is considered moderate yet the country spends more on healthcare than any other. Read how more education is the key to improvement.

Food allergies are an emerging major health problem that appears to be increasing according to information from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.

High cholesterol in kids is something most parents don't even think about. But pediatricians report that more and more kids have elevated cholesterol levels.

A Spanish study shows the link between eating a Mediterranean diet low in saturated fat and high in fruit and vegetables and reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

Suicide in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. More people die by suicide each year than homicide. Learning the signs and interventions provides hope.

Millions of people suffer from sleep apnea - a potentially dangerous condition in which breathing stops during sleep. The most common symptom of sleep apnea is snoring.

Age-related macular degeneration accounts for nearly 60% of blindness in elderly adults of European descent. No reliable screening protocols have been established.

Since the 1970s, international campaigns and conferences have addressed FGC. A variety of elimination efforts have been proposed, tested, and met with mixed results.

A brief look at the 26th of July Movement, the events that began the Cuban Revolution, and the propulsion of Fidel Castro into almost half a century rule.

Marathon Oil's 2008 Living our Values report details the company's efforts in corporate social responsibility activities and initiatives.

There is evidence this popular food raises the risk of cancer.

Latin American commission calls to legalise drugs as former President Cardoso admits "the war on drugs is a failed war"

Tips are provided for a running exercise program to help prevent obesity and keep weight under control for a lifetime while improving health.