School Soft Drink Availability and Consumption Among U.S. Secondary Students
June 1, 2013 | Journal Article
The association between regular and diet soft drink availability in schools and student consumption is examined in this article.
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Menu Labeling Regulations and Calories Purchased at Chain Restaurants
June 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This study examined whether the mean number of calories purchased by consumers decreased after the regulation to include caloric information on menus was implemented.
Team Rubicon’s Veterans Respond to Oklahoma’s Tornado Devastation: Recommended Reading
May 24, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Team Rubicon, a collection of hundreds of U.S. military veterans who have been provided disaster relief around the world since the organization was founded in 2010, will join the response effort to rebuild after the recent Oklahoma tornado.
Public Health News Roundup: May 24
May 24, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Legislation Would Dramatically Expand FDA’s Oversight of Compounding Pharmacies - Study: Diners Dramatically Underestimate Calories in Fast Food - FDA Approves Marketing of A1c Test for Diabetes
“It’s a Lil’ Colored Girl to See You.”
May 24, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
"We often see the benefits of diversity as being for minorities," Angela Amar writes. "We seldom see that the majority benefits as well."
Consumers Underestimate Calories in Fast-Food Meals; Teens Do So by as Much as 34 Percent
May 23, 2013 | News Release
Two new studies from Healthy Eating Research highlight the importance of menu labeling.
Preventing Traumatic Brain Injuries in Youth Sports: A Q&A with Robert Faherty
May 23, 2013 | New Public Health Post
NewPublicHealth recently spoke with Robert Faherty, VP and Commissioner of the Babe Ruth League, about what the league in particular—and youth sports in general—are doing to improve the prevention of and response to traumatic brain injuries.
Cultural Competency Matters
May 23, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
By “practicing” with medical simulation and by interacting with culturally diverse standardized patients, students and residents can develop cultural competency skills.
Reducing Traumatic Youth Sports Injuries: Q&A with Hosea Harvey
May 23, 2013 | New Public Health Post
As school winds down and camps and sports prepare for the summer season, a new study funded by RWJF and published in the American Journal of Public Health on sports-related traumatic brain injuries in youth sports, is generating deserved attention.
Public Health News Roundup: May 23
May 23, 2013 | New Public Health Post
USDA and HUD Offer Housing Help for People Affected by the Tornadoes in Oklahoma - New CDC Campaign Encourages Smokers to Talk with their Doctor about Quitting - DOT 2013 ‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign Focuses on Night Time Driving