Public Policy
More progress towards reducing tobacco use
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008An article by USA today (click here for article) reported that retail chains are making progress towards reducing tobacco use in the US. More specifically, New Hampshire, Illinois, and Tennessee all have Bills pending to bar pharmacies with walk in clinics from selling tobacco products. New York has a Bill that would [...]
Restaruants banning smoking helps reduce youth smoking
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008The Los Angeles Times reports that restaurants that ban smoking also help reduce the number of youths who light up. (click here for article). When young adults are not given an environment where they can openly partake in an unhealthy habit, they are less likely to continue the behavior. This article is a good example [...]
Cancer Funding
Friday, March 7th, 2008I came across a very interesting article given to me by a co-worker which shows how cancer funding is distributed. I was very surprised with its contents. Prostate cancer, which is the most common cancer by tens of thousands of people, is given the LEAST amount of funding per every new case. I believe the [...]
Examiner Washington D.C. on the Office of Women’s Health
Monday, January 28th, 2008The Examiner Washington D.C. printed a story Friday (Jan 25th) about the Office on Women’s Health featuring information about men’s health. You may view the article here at the Examiner’s blog.
Women are the mothers, sisters, aunts, and spouses that influence men and their health. We as men need their expertise, their help, and encouragement if [...]