Prevention

The Prevention President

Cristina Page | Posted 05.30.2009 | Home


Cristina Page

For those in favor of women's rights, the first 100 days of the Obama administration has been like a honeymoon. We've continually been reminded why we fell in love in the first place. Here's a report card.

Secrets to Avoiding Winter Flu Blues

Anne Dunev | Posted 03.01.2009 | Living


Anne Dunev

Studies indicate it is not the cold of winter that causes an increase in flu, but the lowered humidity.

New Bill Would Allow Federal Funds for Syringe Exchange

Jodi Jacobson | Posted 02.07.2009 | Living


Jodi Jacobson

Syringe exchange and other tales of corrupted policy are the neglected underbelly of the global AIDS success story of the Bush Administration, undermining efforts to prevent new infections.

A Presidential Rx to Improve Health in the New Year

Susan Blumenthal, M.D. | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics


Susan Blumenthal, M.D.

Our country faces significant health challenges including skyrocketing costs, declining funding for scientific research, and lack of innovation in the government's response to emerging threats.

Freedom from Domestic Violence: Right or Responsibility?

Becky Lee | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics


Becky Lee

* Putting Words in Moderator Bob Schieffer's Mouth for Tonight's Debate With the economic crisis certain to take the center stage in tonight's Presid...

More Bad News About Osteoporosis Drugs

Doug Bremner | Posted 07.25.2008 | Living


Doug Bremner

Kudos to the New York Times for bringing up the issue and pointing out the risk of bisphosphonate drugs that are supposed to save you from fractures.

Gender Apartheid

Amy Coen | Posted 07.03.2008 | Living


Amy Coen

Boge explained her biggest challenge decades earlier was to convince the first mother that her 'uncut' daughter would have a good life; she would be an acceptable wife, bear children and be healthy.