News tagged with public policy issues


Grief is not a disease, but cancer is: What about erectile dysfunction or gambling addiction?

"Understanding peoples' attitudes about whether states of being should be considered diseases can inform social discourse regarding a number of contentious social and health public policy issues," says Kari ...

Health created Dec 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Canadian teen moms run higher risk of abuse, depression than older mothers

(Edmonton) Teen mothers are far more likely to suffer abuse and postpartum depression than older moms, according to a study of Canadian women's maternity experiences by a University of Alberta researcher.

Pediatrics created Jun 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

From virginity to Viagra

Americans will spend more than $17 billion on Valentine's Day, but far less on programs like sex education for adolescents. The editors of the new book, Sex for Life, From Virginity to Viagra, How Sexuality Changes Throughout ...

Health created Feb 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0