World No Tobacco Day - May 31
Tobacco products kill over 8 million people each year. Its production also adversely impacts the environment. The cultivation, production, and shipping of tobacco products contribute to consumer waste, water depletion, and increased greenhouse gases.
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day 2022, an annual campaign by the World Health Organization (WHO) that draws attention to the negative impacts of t...
FDA Approval of the COVID-19 “Breath Test”
By this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have developed an aversion to Q-tip swabs and spit vials. Fortunately, a new and even less invasive method for COVID-19 testing has just been given Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This testing device, known as an InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer, is capable of diagnosing COVID-19 using a breath samp...
Mask Mandates Are Expiring or Going Away. What’s Best for You and Your Family
Due to a federal court strike-down of current COVID-related masking orders in public transportation, many states have eased or suspended their mask mandates indefinitely. You might have questions about current restrictions in your area or what these changes mean for you and your family, especially in light of recent upticks in coronavirus variants. Regardless of your health or vaccination statu...
National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
As summer approaches, melanoma skin cancer may be far from your mind. However, before you step outside to bask in the sun’s warmth on the first nice day of the season, make sure that you’re taking the proper precautions to protect against this serious, potentially fatal, condition.
In recognition of May’s designation as National Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, here’s what you need to know about melanoma, how to protect against this deadly skin cancer, and alternative options when it comes to getting a coveted tan this summer.
What Is Melanoma?
Melanoma is the deadliest skin ...
Everyone Deserves to be Heard — a Call for Inclusive Public Health Communication
As public health professionals, there is no one-size-fits-all messaging to reach different populations with key public health concepts and campaigns. Thoughtful deliberation about reaching diverse groups is essential for success in communicating information that will lead people to live healthier lifestyles. The goal is to engage communities with tailored communication about health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment.
According to the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, inclusive communication is relevant to everyone, should be adopted at the individual, organizationa...
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