Author: Marissa Harshman
Three top causes of preventable deaths decline
The number of preventable deaths declined from 2010 to 2014 for three of the five leading causes of death in the U.S., according to new numbers from the Centers for […]
Public health: Stop asking for unnecessary antibiotics
Clark County Public Health recently put out a friendly reminder: Antibiotics won’t help you if you have the cold or flu. That’s because antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses (like influenza, for […]
Soda tax coming to California cities
That can of Pepsi you’re drinking is about to cost you a few cents more. Voters in three California cities – Oakland, San Francisco and Albany – and Boulder, Colo., approved […]
Don’t give dinner guests the gift of foodborne illness
The holidays are upon us, and public health officials are offering tips to prevent foodborne illness at holiday feasts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about one in six […]
People with military service face higher rates of cancer, heart disease
People who have served in the military report being in better overall health, however, they face higher rates of cancer and coronary heart disease, according to a new survey. A new […]
Youth getting a taste for smoking
A new study found that flavored electronic cigarette use is associated with increased risks of smoking among youth – a concern public health officials have held for years. The study, to […]
Your cellphone is covered in germs
A study of cellphones found that nearly 92 percent have bacterial contamination, but most people rarely disinfect their phones. One study found that a cellphone can have up to 33,200 colony-forming […]
Parents refuse vaccines, doctors refuse patients
More parents are refusing or delaying immunizations for their child, and, in turn, more physicians are dismissing those patients from their practice. And the American Academy of Pediatrics this summer said […]
Stay safe this Halloween
Halloween is often filled with more treats than tricks, and health officials are offering up tips to ensure it stays that way. Here are some tips, courtesy of Oregon Health & […]
Pediatricians offer new advice to prevent SIDS
Infants should sleep in the same room as their parents – but not in the same bed – for at least the first six months to decrease the risk of […]