Public Health Without Public Funds
There is growing consensus about the role and importance of public health among policymakers, but increasing federal monies have not followed.
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Cravings for a Reality Check
A surge in respiratory illness and death associated with vaping and electronic-cigarette use calls on health agencies and departments to prevent new cases.
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ACA Enrollment Update
For now, the ACA survives. In many places, it has stabilized, allowing the millions of Americans who obtain insurance to become healthier.
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An Invisible Driver of Medical Costs
Cost of care for individuals with both behavioral and medical conditions can be two to three times higher than for individuals with only medical illness.
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Rise in STIs
Substance use, unstable housing, and reduced condom use among young people and men who have sex with men are part of the increased number of cases of STIs.
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Parks as Violence Prevention
Parks and Recreation Departments can be strong, nontraditional partners in promoting resilience and preventing violence among youth.
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Vaccine Hesitancy Is Still Trending
Vaccine advocates are drowning out vaccine denouncers. Very few are engaging others and changing opinions as tweeters exist in separate bubbles.
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Updating Your Health Status
Questions about privacy and consent arise as researchers predict diagnoses by analyzing individuals’ Facebook status updates and electronic medical records.
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Cuts and Condoms
Black men are impacted by HIV more than any other group in the US, and programs like Barbershop Talk with Brothers could reduce HIV inequities nationwide.
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