American Medical News Articles on Public Health

With millions getting sick from contaminated food, physicians can treat patients and help them avoid infection as well as report cases to public health agencies.

A House panel says the agency didn’t do enough to prevent a meningitis outbreak linked to compounded medications. The FDA says it needs more regulatory authority.

The Association's multimillion-dollar plan, part of a broader strategic direction announced in 2012, aims to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

When levels of ozone and particle pollution are high, the chance of asthma attacks, heart attacks and premature death increases.

Evidence shows that tools used in primary care may help identify adults at increased risk but have limited ability to detect the risk in adolescents.

Risk for conditions such as hypertension and high cholesterol were lowered by similar amounts regardless of how fast the runner or walker traveled.

Physicians on the front lines talk tactics in getting their adult patients to lose weight but face substantial obstacles that frustrate them and their patients.

A comprehensive evidence review narrows the field of targets to prevent harm. These are things hospitals should be doing to protect patients.

The research is the latest to show that vaccines don’t cause autism spectrum disorder. Doctors can use the findings to ease parental concerns.

Whether mandating influenza immunizations is appropriate

An estimated 79 million have the condition, but a recent study says that only 11% reported knowing that they had it.