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Public Health News Roundup: June 18
June 18, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Regulations to Limit Youth Smoking also Lower Adult Rates - ‘Watchful Waiting’ Approach to Prostate Cancer Can Reduce Unneeded Treatment - Younger Americans Less Likely to Be Aware of their HIV, Undergo Treatment
Public Health News Roundup: June 17
June 17, 2013 | New Public Health Post
APHA, National Center for Healthy Housing Release Housing Standards to Improve Health - Black, Hispanic Kids With Autism Less Likely to See Specialists - Volunteer Time Reduces High Blood Pressure Risk in Older Adults
Public Health News Roundup: June 14
June 14, 2013 | New Public Health Post
American Institute of Architects, Others Launch Idea Competition to Rebuild Sustainable Communities - On World Blood Donor Day, HHS Highlights Need for More Resources - Supreme Court Rules Naturally Occurring Human Genes Cannot be Patented
Public Health News Roundup: June 13
June 13, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Racial and Ethnic Minorities Face Greater Subtle Housing Discrimination - After Second or Third Concussion Kids Take Longer to Recover - Hearing Loss in Seniors Can Increase Hospitalizations and Poor Health
Public Health News Roundup: June 11
June 11, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Obama Administration to Drop Opposition to Emergency Contraception Age Restrictions - CDC Toolkit to Help Health Care Departments, Facilities Make Patient Notifications on Potential Exposures - Reducing CT Scans for Kids Could Cut Later Cancer Rates
Public Health News Roundup: June 10
June 10, 2013 | New Public Health Post
CDC Releases Tools to Help People Keep Cool this Summer - Study: More than One-third of Designated Drivers End up Drinking - Sequester to Close all HUD Offices on June 14
Public Health News Roundup: June 7
June 7, 2013 | New Public Health Post
New ‘Health Affairs’ Brief Looks at Novel Coverage Idea under the Affordable Care Act - Teen Dating Violence Persists Despite Prevention Efforts - USDA, EPA Launch U.S. Food Waste Challenge
Public Health News Roundup: June 6
June 6, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Smoking Cessation, Three Other Simple Lifestyle Behaviors Dramatically Improve Overall Health - TSA Abandons Plans to Allow Small Knives, Sports Equipment on Planes - RWJF Study: California Law Reduces Payments for Millions of Uninsured Patients
Public Health News Roundup: June 5
June 5, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Recession Saw Parents Cut Back on Care for Kids with Special Health Needs - CDC: Older Americans, Pregnant Women at Greatest Risk for Listeria - Health of Black, Hispanic Teens Most Affected by Fast Food Near Schools
Public Health News Roundup: June 4
June 4, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Special Family Court Systems Limit Foster Care, Improve Kids’ School Performances - Diets High in Vegetables, Low in Meats Lead to Fewer Chronic Diseases, Longer Lives - Fewer Americans Struggling with Medical Bills, But Many Skipping Care Altogether