We’ve all heard the idiom, “Music is good for the soul.” But, according to the evidence, it’s good for your health as well.
The evidence on music therapy
July 29, 2013 By 5 Comments
A new method to avoid mosquitoes
July 23, 2013 By 2 Comments
It’s the time of year when you are likely to have uninvited guests to your backyard gatherings and picnics at the park: mosquitoes.
Is obesity really a disease?
July 18, 2013 By 2 Comments
Last month, the American Medical Association classified obesity as a disease in its own right for the first time. (Previously, it had been categorized as a symptom or risk factor.) There is plenty of evidence that shows people who are obese are more likely to develop diabetes and cardiovascular disease. But does that make obesity a disease in its own right? What about being overweight, but not obese?
Gaps in evidence: Gun violence in America
July 15, 2013 By 5 Comments
News stories about the problem of gun violence in America have dominated media outlets across the country over the past year. The tragic school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut continues to fuel an on-going debate about the laws surrounding violence and safety in our society. It’s a sensitive subject, and many people across the nation hold opposing viewpoints about what should be done. But one thing is clear: gun violence is a critical public health problem.
More evidence on why you should get a flu shot
July 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Yes, summer is in full swing. But the next flu season is just a few months away. We’ve written before about the effectiveness of the flu vaccine. Now a new analysis from the U.S. Center for Disease Control has calculated the approximate number of hospitalizations which have been avoided thanks to the flu vaccine from 2005 to 2011.
Proven methods to quit smoking
July 2, 2013 By 3 Comments
One in five deaths in the U.S. can be credited to tobacco, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control – a statistic that makes it clear: Smoking is a huge health problem. [Read more…]
