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Condoms in Schools: Philadelphia Schools Take Bold Step to Fight STIs
Courtney Hodrick in Public Health 5 months ago
Students in 22 Philadelphia high schools will return from winter break to find condom vending machines in the nurse’s office, as part of a campaign to lower STI rates in teens.
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New Year's Resolution: If You Want to Lose Weight, Then Try This Strategy
Jerome Nathaniel in Public Health 5 months ago
Recent news of declining obesity rates amongst low-income youth should draw attention to improving their health. They can be the answer to our nation's New Year's resolution.
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My Lifelong Struggle With Asperger's Syndrome
Matthew Rozsa in Public Health 5 months ago
I'm writing this article because Adam Lanza, the mass murderer who killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, has been reported to have had Asperger's Syndrome.
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Standardized Testing Gets Even More Controversial With New Sex Ed Test
Sam Meier in Public Health 5 months ago
A revolutionary standardized health education test for high school and middle school students in Washington, D.C., should be the national standard for sex ed evaluation.
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Why Vaccines Should Be Mandatory For Most Americans
Cameron English in Public Health 5 months ago
Vaccines prevent the spread of disease and save lives, and most Americans should be required to get them.
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Smoking Ban: Support For These Laws in Public and Outdoor Areas is Growing Quickly
Frank Hagler in Public Health 5 months ago
Smoke free zones are increasing across America, including universities, public parks and beaches.
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Post Tropical Storm Sandy: Hurricane Sandy Aftermath Limited Thanks To Public Safety Networks
Rick Mathews in Public Health 7 months ago
Now a post-tropical storm, Hurricane Sandy reminded us of the importance of having a robust public safety network to avert even bigger catastrophes.
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Obama Holds Press Conference on Hurricane Sandy: Here is What He Said
Michael Luciano in Public Health 7 months ago
President Obama delivered some remarks from the White House on Monday morning about the government's preparations for Hurricane Sandy.
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