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10 March 2010
Power On. The latest NYC strategy to reduce STDs
The NYC Health Department distributes condoms to reduce STDs, but felt that the wrapper was too bland. The new wrapper is intended to increase the likelihood that people will use protection if engaged in risky sexual activity.
09 March 2010
08 March 2010
01 February 2010
27 January 2010
Driving While Distracted - the DUI?
NPR piece on the new law banning texting for drivers that fall under Federal regulation. Will texting while driving become the as socially unacceptable as driving under the influence?
26 January 2010
Hidden Fat for Normal BMI
The WSJ reviews a recent study on body fat among people who have a BMI categorized as normal.
14 January 2010
Obesity Rates Hit Plateau in U.S.
NYT piece on the recent article in JAMA. The gist of this study - the measured (as opposed to self-report) prevalence of obesity has flatlined for most of the US population.
07 January 2010
Education causes autism OR spurious correlation?
NPR piece illustrates the pitfalls of assuming a causal relationship based on correlational studies. Third variables (such as access to care & knowledge of services) that might be responsible for the autism clusters.
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