Tag Archives: Public

Marianne Udow-Phillips: State should focus more urgently on public health – Crain's Detroit Business

If a patient has an ailment and is lucky enough to have a doctor or nurse to see for a diagnosis, the medical appointment is useless if the patient lacks transportation to the clinic. The same is true if the patient makes it to see the medical professional and gets a diagnosis, but is too… Read More »

#MeToo Movement: Public Health Challenges, Benefits Examined

November 21, 2018 This article originally appeared here. Share this content: Researchers are concerned that the increased focus on sexual harassment resulting from the #MeToo campaign may cause negative health outcomes. Although results of the #MeToo movement have been generally positive, there is concern that the increased public focus on sexual assault and harassment may… Read More »

E-cigarette flavors are good for public health. Why is the FDA cracking down on them?

Next week, the Food and Drug Administration will announce a ban on the sale of most e-cigarette flavors in tens of thousands of convenience stores and gas stations, according to the Washington Post. It will be one of a series of measures to tackle the alleged “epidemic” levels of youth vaping in America’s high schools.… Read More »