Care and Cure: Hepatitis C
The introduction of highly effective antiviral treatments for hepatitis C in 2014 marks the first time we have been able to cure a major and highly-infectious virus. Despite the significant ...
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New Year, New Call to Action
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The newly-released second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans is timely - its emphasis on the significant increase in documented health benefits of physical activity dovetails ...
Matters of the Heart and Mind
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Many of the activities that protect our hearts also protect our minds. Recent studies have shown that lifestyle modifications and medical treatments are associated with slowing cognitive impairment ...
ASTHO Urges Increased Investment to Address Growing Obesity Epidemic
ASTHO Urges Increased Investment to Address Growing Obesity Epidemic ARLINGTON, VA—Obesity rates in the United States are on the rise, according to new reports from CDC and Trust for ...
ASTHO Urges Broad Tobacco Control Policies to Stop Youth E-Cigarette Use
ASTHO Urges Broad Tobacco Control Policies to Stop Youth E-Cigarette Use ARLINGTON, VA—New CDC data finds that more high school and middle school students are using tobacco products and that ...
Statewide Banning of Flavored E-Cigarettes and Other Strategies to Reduce E-Cigarette Use
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State health agencies are equipped with the data, scientific evidence, and policy options that are needed to protect young people from the harms associated with e-cigarette use and nicotine addiction.
Severe Pulmonary Illness Connected to Vaping
ASTHO is closely following the current respiratory disease clusters associated with vaping. This post is an overview of what ASTHO currently knows about the present situation and anticipated future ...
Taking the Smoke Out of COVID-19
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While COVID-19 remains a top public health priority, the pandemic has also intensified the need for strong tobacco control policies and marketing campaigns. CDC recognizes current or former tobacco ...
16 Key Considerations for Drive-Through or Mobile Testing
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16 recommendations for states as they set up mobile and drive-through COVID-19 test sites.
What is Needed for Community Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic
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The requisites for community recovery include universal COVID-19 testing, public compliance with stay-at-home and physical distancing recommendations, and a public health and health care system with ...
Telehealth Expands to Frontier Country
Telehealth plays a unique role in addressing access to care issues in rural and remote areas. This episode explores successful programs developed by the Eastern Aleutian Tribes and Alaska Department ...
Tobacco 21 and Flavor Restrictions: What Actually Happened?
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