Internet Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections--Public Health Hazard

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People with sexually transmitted infections can use the Internet to get diagnostic tests and treatments privately but at what risk? Are the medications safe and effective? Is health education offered?

Public Health in the Smartphone Era

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Medical and healthcare smartphone apps are increasing in number. How can they be used in the public health arena?

The Obese Patient in the Healthcare Environment

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Weight bias in healthcare is no joke. Find out if your environment is sensitive to and accepting of diverse patient sizes.

Comorbidities in CVD, Diabetes, and Respiratory Disease

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Musculoskeletal conditions arise often in the presence of other chronic diseases. How can they be prevented?

Comorbidities of Obesity in School Children: a Cross-sectional Study

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Obesity is a growing problem in children. This study looks at interventions in childhood that can help prevent chronic disease later in life.

Methods and Motivations for Making Screening Happen

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Theories of health behavior that can be applied to motivate patients to adopt regular screening behaviors are reviewed, along with how to provide decision support and enhance communication.

Targeting Physical Activity Promotion in General Practice

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Counseling inactive patients is recommended but may not help promote physical activity. How can interventions target this population more effectively? What factors influence the willingness to change?

Disparities in Attending Diabetes Self-management Programs

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How likely is it that patients who are newly diagnosed with diabetes will attend self-management education programs? This new study looks at the data.

BMI and Perceived Insufficient Sleep in US Adults

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Does excess weight affect one's sleep patterns? This new report takes a look at the possible connection.

The Sleepy Teenager

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Since the 1980s, average sack time has decreased significantly. Sleep deprivation can negatively affect mood and the ability to problem solve, and can lead to increases in risky behavior.

Evaluation of the Seroprevalence of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009

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This new study looks at the H1N1 influenza infection rates on a college campus during the 2009 pandemic. How many students were infected, and what were the rates of vaccination?

An Evaluation of Sit-Stand Desks in an Australian Workplace

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Could sit-stand desks help to improve the health of workers in office settings, and help to discourage sedentary behavior?

Predictors of Overweight and Obesity in Five to Seven-year-old Children

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Studies have shown overweight or obesity to be related to lower socioeconomic status, migration background, and an overweight mother. Which factors predicted overweight and obesity in German children?

Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking in Adolescents

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Why are the rates of adolescent alcohol abuse so high in some European countries?

Identifying Persons at Risk for Developing Type 2 Diabetes

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Could the simple use of a questionnaire be an accurate, low cost, and time efficient method for assessment of type 2 diabetes risk?

Florida 'Gag Law' on Asking Patients About Firearms

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What are the potential implications of the Florida "gag" law on gun questions for clinical practice and public health? Stephen W. Hargarten, MD, MPH, offers his perspectives.

The Prevention and Public Health Fund

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One year after passage of the health reform bill, work is already underway to improve health at the community level. Will this be enough, unless we redefine value in preventive healthcare?

Parental Risk Perceptions of Child Exposure to Tobacco Smoke

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Despite the well-documented harms to children from tobacco smoke exposure, many children are still being exposed to tobacco smoke in their homes. Why are parents ignoring the risks?

Acceptability of HIV Self-testing

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How comfortable are people with the idea of self-testing for HIV? This new study takes a look at the issues.

HIV, HBV, and HCV Rates in US Correctional Populations

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How are infectious diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis C, transmitted in prisons, and what is the latest data?