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America's Obesity Crisis: The Health and Economic Costs of Excess Weight
This study calculates the prevalence and economic effects of diseases related to obesity and overwe
ight in the United States.
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video
Petropoly: The Collapse of America's Energy Security Paradigm
Is energy self-sufficiency a realistic goal for the United States?
video
Loneliness as a Risk Factor: Making Connections to Improve Health
Loneliness and social isolation are on the rise, leading many to call these phenomena a public hea
lth epidemic in the United States. Loneliness is an emerging risk factor that has huge implications for personal, economic and societal well-being.
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video
Food is Medicine
We are in the midst of a food revolution fueled by shifting consumer preferences, emerging nutriti
on science, geopolitical shifts and health crises.
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article
FinTech in Focus October 15, 2018
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How to Build a Strong Caregiving Workforce
When it comes to being an advocate for the rights of domestic workers, MacArthur Fellow Ai-jen Poo i
s on the front line.
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Building a Strong Home Care Workforce: An interview with Longevity Innovator Ai-jen Poo
(Advances in science and public health are increasing longevity and enhancing the quality of life fo
r people around the world.
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FinTech in Focus October 30, 2018
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FinTech in Focus October 24, 2018
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FinTech in Focus October 09, 2018
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Making Disease Prevention a Higher National Priority
Regina Benjamin served as the 18th Surgeon General of the United States, appointed by President Bara
ck Obama in 2009. As the “nation’s doctor,” she served a four-year term focusing on health disparities, disease prevention, and children’s health.
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