Nutritional Supplements for Diabetes Sold on the Internet
Are nutritional supplements sold on the internet that are intended for the prevention and treatment of diabetes safe for consumers?
Category : Public Health : Health & Medical
Campylobacteriosis: Recurrent Episodes vs a Single Event
Why are some people prone to recurring Campylobacter infections? This study examines the issue.
Low Wintertime Vitamin D Levels in Healthy Young Adults of Diverse Ancestry
How do the vitamin D status and dietary vitamin D intake of young healthy Canadian adults of European ancestry compare to those of adults of non-European ancestry during the winter months?
Screening for Sexual Assault in a Primary Care Setting
This article reviews what primary care clinicians should know about screening, reporting, and caring for victims of sexual assault.
The Obese Patient in the Healthcare Environment
Weight bias in healthcare is no joke. Find out if your environment is sensitive to and accepting of diverse patient sizes.
Body Mass Index and Height Over Three Generations
Are BMI and height passed down through the generations? What does this new study tell us about the possible genetic links?
Physicians Seeking Help for Job Stress and Burnout
Doctors often seek help to deal with stress. This new study looks at how counseling sessions can help doctors cope.
Outreach for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening
How can public health clinicians work together to ensure that chlamydia and gonorrhea screening is available to all who need it?
Identifying Persons at Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Could the simple use of a questionnaire be an accurate, low cost, and time efficient method for assessment of type 2 diabetes risk?
Healthy Eating Intervention in Restaurants and Food Stores
Can a program to improve the food environment and promote healthy eating in restaurants and supermarkets be successful in a rural community?
A Population-Based Study of Edentulism in the US
Are depression and rural location independent risk factors for edentulism after controlling for confounders such as socioeconomic status, race, smoking, and age?
Weight Bias in Healthcare: An Important Clinical Concern
Do obese children and adults face weight bias from healthcare providers? What are the consequences?
What Do Patients Think About HIV Mass Screening in France?
Are men and women in France receptive to the idea of mass screening for HIV?
Perceptions of Risk of Diseases and Vaccinations
How do parents perceive the potential risks of infectious diseases, and how likely are they to vaccinate their children based on this notion of risk? This new study explains.
Maternal Age at First Birth and Health in Older Age
Does having a child in adolescence increase the risk of developing chronic diseases and physical limitations in old age?
Workplace Standing Time and Incidence of Obesity and T2DM
Evidence is mounting that sedentary behavior has adverse health outcomes. Could greater amounts of standing time in the workplace reduce the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes?
Relationships Between Sexual Violence and Chronic Disease
Do victims of sexual assault have an increased risk of developing chronic health conditions?
An HIV Self-Test Kit Voucher for High-Risk African Americans
This study investigated the feasibility of a partnership with a commercial pharmacy to institute a voucher system facilitating HIV self-testing in a high-risk population with limited health care access.
Tackling Health Inequalities in European Cities
What types of social and health care policies and interventions are being implemented to address health inequalities in various European cities?
Vaccine Safety
Review how vaccine safety is evaluated pre- and post-licensure, interventions to address identified risks, and the role of healthcare providers in communicating vaccine risks and benefits to patients.