When three teenagers died of fentanyl overdoses last year in Larimer County, Colorado, it shocked the community and "flipped families upside down," said Tom Gonzales, the county's public health director.
Sep 29, 2023
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While medical professionals have long known breastfeeding positively impacts infant and maternal health, few effective tools are available to measure breastfeeding practices nationally. According to a new study, one preexisting ...
Feb 22, 2012
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Physical activity programs at work can have a positive impact on employee well-being, new research shows, and the powerful benefits can be seen in as little as two months.
Mar 1, 2022
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People in addiction treatment programs around the world use tobacco at two to three times the rate of people who are not being treated for addiction, according to a review of research studies from 20 countries other than ...
Sep 22, 2015
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A significant number of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries have recently experienced a steep increase in the percentage of older residents due to the baby-boom wave hitting the 65-year-old ...
Jun 26, 2020
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Running is a fantastic workout. It burns fat, improves heart function and strengthens bones.
Feb 14, 2023
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(HealthDay)—Adults with a mental illness or a substance-abuse disorder represent about 25 percent of the U.S. population but account for nearly 40 percent of all cigarettes smoked in the country, according to a new study.
Mar 20, 2013
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Talk to a woman in menopause and you're likely to hear complaints about hot flashes and an inability to lose weight, especially belly fat. A new study shows how regular exercise can help reduce weight and control bothersome ...
Feb 15, 2017
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The U.S. measles vaccination program has been successful in eliminating endemic measles in the United States; yet this success has provided challenges that require ongoing vigilance for the rapid identification and response ...
Apr 29, 2011
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The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) has published its position statement, "Reducing Intentional Head-first Contact Behavior in American Football Players" today in the Journal of Athletic Training, NATA's scientific ...
Mar 2, 2022
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