All posts tagged "CDC"
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Nicole Zub | May 5, 2017
Why is the Trump EPA Budget Removing Lead Paint Protection Programs?
Is cutting lead reduction and protection programs environmental racism?
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Michael Sliwinski | April 12, 2017
Are Infectious Diseases on the Rise?
Why is the number of epidemics increasing?
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Alec Siegel | March 14, 2017
Is Synthetic Marijuana More Dangerous Than Traditional Marijuana?
What about when we're talking about young consumers?
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Alec Siegel | August 2, 2016
Zika Cases in Miami Rise to 14; Governor Calls on CDC to Help
All of the transmissions happened in a one square mile radius.
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Alec Siegel | June 10, 2016
Less Sex, Less Drugs: Today’s Teens Historically Cautious, New Study Finds
But computer and video game use is on the rise!
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Rant Crush | May 24, 2016
RantCrush Top 5: May 24, 2016
Check out today's rundown.
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Julia Bryant | March 31, 2016
‘Vaxxed’ is Axed from Tribeca
Is the argument against vaccines valid?
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Anneliese Mahoney | March 23, 2016
FDA Cracks Down on Painkiller Labeling
Will this help end the high rates of addiction and death?
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Alexandra Simone | March 11, 2016
Legalize Milk?
West Virginia legislators make raw milk more accessible and then get sick.
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Kevin Rizzo | March 11, 2016
Senate Passes Bill to Fight Opioid Addiction and Abuse
A rare bi-partisan triumph.
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Sean Simon | January 29, 2016
Meet Zika: The World’s Next Health Crisis?
Here's what you need to know about the new virus heading for North America.
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Anneliese Mahoney | January 19, 2016
ICYMI: Best of the Week
ICYMI, check out the best stories of the week.
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Anneliese Mahoney | January 6, 2016
CDC: E-Cigarette Companies Targeting Teens Through Advertising
The CDC doesn't seem too happy.
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Anneliese Mahoney | November 19, 2015
Seattle Votes for Later School Start Times
A big win for students' health.
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Angel Idowu | July 26, 2015
Obama Rallies Against Lack of Common Sense in American Gun Control Laws
In light of recent shootings, progress needs to be made.
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Ashley Bell | February 27, 2015
Climate Change: How Will it Impact Our Health?
As the climate changes, there are new health concerns for the world's population.
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Ashley Bell | February 13, 2015
Measles: Why is it Back and What Can Be Done?
Despite all scientific evidence to the contrary, some people still choose to be unvaccinated.
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Ashley Bell | December 20, 2014
Are We in for a Bad Flu Season?
Find out everything you need to know about the flu and how to protect yourself.
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Ashley Bell | November 1, 2014
Are We Doing Enough to Prevent Antibiotic Resistance?
Discovery of antibodies is one of the single most important scientific advancements in history.
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Franklin R. Halprin | October 21, 2014
Ebola and America’s Fears
Mankind’s greatest enemy is not war or hunger but infectious disease. Throughout history it has cost countless deaths,...
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Anneliese Mahoney | October 8, 2014
Keep Calm and Carry On: You Don’t Have Ebola
It seems like all anyone can talk about anymore is Ebola.
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Zaid Shoorbajee | October 3, 2014
Liberia to Prosecute Ebola-Infected Traveler
For the first time in the United States during the current outbreak, a patient was diagnosed with the...
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Alexandra Stembaugh | June 27, 2014
The Anti-Vaccination Movement: Eradicated Diseases Making a Comeback
In recent years, an increasing number of parents decided not to vaccinate their children for a number of...
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Tanzoom Ahmed | November 3, 2013
Memo to FDA: Kill the Pain, Not the Patient
The Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to curb the use of prescribed painkillers has quickly become a...