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China’s Food Safety News in the News
Who knew that China's food safety issues would be so popular? I found the story on MSNBC's website with a byline from the Associated Press. In sum, China is allowing their press more freedom to expose food safety issues. While there is healthy (pun intended)...
The Nation’s Doctor Relies on Public Health Research, Too!
In January 2011, the U.S. Surgeon General released a call to action to support breastfeeding. And, though Dr. Regina Benjamin is now America's doctor, the report supporting this action relies on public health research and experts, among others. The report notes that...
The OKDF Dental Care Road Show
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (from the children's oral health section): Tooth decay (dental caries) affects children in the United States more than any other chronic infectious disease. Untreated tooth decay causes pain and...
Pretty, Pretty, Please…Choose a Healthy, Healthy Meal
As much as we hate to admit it, what we do affects our health. When we wear a bicycle helmet when riding a bike, exercise regularly or take a break from work to reduce stress, we are making choices that help prevent injury or disease and help keep us healthy. Since...
Public Health Combos Addressing Infectious Diseases
Here is another example of how different public health and other disciplines combine to understand diseases, a first step to eliminating them from our communities. In this case, links between geography, epidemiology and technology help track the spread of disease...
In This Corner…
A recent news article reports on research showing the positive impact of smoking bans on bar employees in Michigan. The evidence suggests that these bans are serving their purpose, resulting in cleaner environments for employees and patrons. The comments to this...