Vaccine makers won a big victory last week when the Supreme Court ruled by a 6-2 margin that US law effectively protects…
Most people know that sugary cola drinks have no nutritional benefits, promote weight gain, obesity and diabetes, and contain caffeine, a…
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornados are some of the most devastating events any city can endure. These disasters compromise…
Chronic Disease Prevention Remains Top Priority
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One year ago, passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was no doubt a great step forward for chronic disease…
The before-and-after pictures of the tsunami in Japan are heart-wrenching. And things look to be getting worse. From the New York Times:…
In 2003 and 2004, bird flu outbreaks devastated the economies of several Southeast Asian countries. More than 140 million birds either succumbed…
USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah gave a speech yesterday at the National Institutes of Health, highlighting his aspirations for U.S. leadership on global…
Overweight and obesity were once considered a problem only in high-income countries. This is no longer the case: overweight and obesity are…