Take to the Sky to Observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month
History Since the 1970s, protests have been held in response to sexual violence against women. These protests originated in England, led by women who were attacked as they walked the streets at night. These protests...
Public Health Degree Leads to Many Opportunities
Public health is a broad term that generally refers to government monitoring, regulation and promotion of the health of an entire population. But when it comes to careers, a public health major has more...
Study: 50 Hospitals Charge Uninsured 10 Times Cost of Care
The health insurance marketplace has become an increasingly costly place to find the coverage Americans need, resulting in many Americans forfeiting or losing their health insurance. As it turns out, life without it is...
U.S. Citizens Living Longer Than Ever, but Not as Long as Other Countries
Life expectancy for American citizens has increased, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Data from 2009 was used to create the Jan. 6 National Vital Statistics Reports coverage...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Promote Safe Holidays Using New Media
In an effort to keep the American people safe this holiday season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released a number of holiday health tips using various forms of media. The CDC...
‘Tis the Season for Injuries Caused by Holiday Decorating
Though holiday decorations may make people feel merry and bright, they could also be the cause of some serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), about 15,000 people across the country...
Energy Drinks Could Negatively Impact Heart
That jolt promised by energy drinks may be delivering more than a sense of high alert. There is evidence that the prime energy-boosting ingredients caffeine and taurine can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, according to...
The Price of Eating Healthier? Study Shows It’s Only $1.50 a Day
Choosing to eat healthy seems simple, but for many paying higher costs for healthier foods may not always be an affordable option. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) studied the cost of...
Study Shows High Blood Sugar May Increase Risk of Dementia
Elevated blood sugar levels could increase a person’s risk of dementia, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine. Of the over 2,000 people over the age of 65 participating in the...
Testosterone Treatments May Increase Risk of Heart Damage
A November 2013 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicates that men who use testosterone injections, patches or gels may be increasing their chances of heart attack or stroke. In the...