MMR Vaccination Among New Refugees
The health of people coming into the United States is a high priority. But it isn’t just emerging diseases like Zika and Ebola that are of concern.
...moreThe health of people coming into the United States is a high priority. But it isn’t just emerging diseases like Zika and Ebola that are of concern.
...moreHerman Kiefer Health Complex was the only dedicated STD clinic in Detroit until it was forced to close its doors in 2013 due to the inability to pay for maintenance. With help from the CDC, Detroit reestablished STD safety net services.
...moreStarting in March of 2014, Detroit residents with overdue water bills could find their water disconnected without warning. At the root of the Detroit water shutoff is the question: is water a public utility or a right?
...moreThe waterproof and nonstick qualities of the PFASs lend themselves well for use in consumer products such as nonstick pans, outdoor clothing, and firefighting foam. But research has linked PFASs to cancer, thyroid disease, and immune suppression.
...moreAccording to the WHO, adolescents make up around one fifth of most countries’ population. Investing in adolescent health can be both impactful and cost effective for generations to come.
...moreRecently released inmates are at a high risk of death. The Transitions Clinic Network (TCN) assists former inmates with medical care, mental health and substance use treatment, housing, food, and employment.
...moreResearch shows that senior loneliness has a detrimental effect on health. Interventions are underway to reduce isolation and loneliness for seniors.
...moreHow do we deal with our complicated racial past and present? David Jones reflects on his experience visiting the Emmett Till Interpretative Center.
...moreSuicide rates are getting worse, and men continue to bear the brunt of the tragedy.
...moreGenetics, age, nutrition, and diet can contribute to low birth weight. Recent research suggests another factor to consider—the level of crime in the mother’s neighborhood.
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