Monthly Archives: March 2010

25 Facts You Never Knew About Michelle Obama’s Public Health Campaign

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Admin

You may have heard about first lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” pulbic health program that intends to combat childhood obesity in the U.S. What you may not know is that Mrs. Obama had to confront the possibility of childhood obesity … Continue reading →

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17 Educational Infographics to Learn About Smoking & Public Health

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Admin

While the hazardous news about smoking cigarettes has made its rounds from generation to generation, people still purchase cigarettes and they still smoke them. While smokers may have a death wish or they may become addicted, the people who do … Continue reading →

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U.S. Healthcare Spending

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Admin

Share While the quality of healthcare in the U.S. is 37th worldwide, healthcare spending as a percentage of GDP is second only to Marshall Islands. Much of the money spent on healthcare in the U.S. is not for medications, tests … Continue reading →

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Medical Malpractice in America

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Admin

When there is a health concern, most people are focused on healing, curing illness and restoring good health as soon as possible. However, for thousands of unlucky patients each year, a negligent medical error by a doctor or nurse practitioner … Continue reading →

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50 Must-See YouTube Videos to Improve Your Health and Happiness

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Admin

One of the most important nurse practitioner duties is to help patients learn how to live healthy. For many people, though, it can be a challenge to access the information that they need to make better decisions about their health … Continue reading →

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