Barriers to Women's Participation in Inter-conceptional Care
How easy is it for women across the socioeconomic spectrum to participate in their own prenatal healthcare? This new study investigates.......[Read More]
Computer Use and Overweight Development in Young Adults
Is time spent at the computer for leisure activities such as gaming and social media significantly contributing to obesity in young adults?......[Read More]
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?......[Read More]
History of Dating Violence and Late Adolescent Health
What is the relationship between physical/sexual and non-physical dating violence and health in late adolescence/early adulthood?......[Read More]
Factors Enabling and Deterring Uptake of HIV Testing
How can public health clinicians encourage vulnerable patients to undergo HIV testing? This new article looks closely at testing rates in Africa.......[Read More]
You Have the Right to...Health?
What do human rights have to do with health? Here's the short-version answer and a way to find out more.......[Read More]
Relationships Between Sexual Violence and Chronic Disease
Do victims of sexual assault have an increased risk of developing chronic health conditions?......[Read More]
Dental Neglect as a Marker of Broader Neglect
How can public health nurses best help to identify and prevent dental health problems in young children? This new articles discusses their role.......[Read More]
Messages Directed at Abstaining From Alcohol During Pregnancy
This study evaluated three different advertising concepts aimed at educating women on the use of alcohol during pregnancy. Which approach proved to be most effective?......[Read More]
Embryonic Stem Cells, Cloning, and the Power of Words
The author urges discarding inflammatory or confusing language and focusing instead on exploring the potentially life-saving power of regenerative medicine.......[Read More]
Herpes Zoster-Associated Mortality in Europe
Is herpes zoster infection significantly associated with mortality in the elderly?......[Read More]
Perinatal Depression and Childhood Infections in Offspring
What is the connection between a mother's depression and related infections in her offspring?......[Read More]
Health Economics of Rubella
Does it make economic sense to expand rubella vaccinations globally? This new article discusses.......[Read More]
Barriers to Women's Participation in Inter-conceptional Care
How easy is it for women across the socioeconomic spectrum to participate in their own prenatal healthcare? This new study investigates.......[Read More]
Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy in the Netherlands
Are women heeding the warnings about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy? This Dutch study indicates that more education needs to be done.......[Read More]
Impact of Tea Drinking Upon Tuberculosis: A Neglected Issue
Can drinking tea lead to decreased susceptibility to tuberculosis?......[Read More]
Use of Social Media Among Public Health Departments
How could social media potentially assist clinicians in the public health field to spread the word about preventive medicine and other issues?......[Read More]
Weight Stigma: Health Implications
Far from being an incentive to lose weight, negative stereotypes and weight discrimination are significant physical and mental health risks for the overweight and obese.......[Read More]
Is Retirement Good for Your Health? A Systematic Review
This review examines the physiological and psychological health effects of retirement. Do they differ depending on type of retirement or type of work?......[Read More]
Social Relationships and Health Among Older Adults
Can strengthening social relationships among older adults have a significant impact on health-related behaviors, ultimately improving their health?......[Read More]