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In The Truth About Obamacare, Sally C. Pipes - president of the Pacific Research Institute and an acknowledged expert on health care reform - reveals what Democrats in Congress and President Barack Obama don't want you to know: Obamacare is even worse than most critics suspect. Debunking the myths that the current administration has touted, Pipes shows exactly what the new health care law will mean for you, your family, your doctor, and your wallet.

Obesity is a complex condition influenced by various factors, including genetics, behavior, and environment. It significantly increases the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Understanding these contributing factors is crucial for effective prevention and management. This book offers a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to preventing obesity and its associated health risks.

“From somewhere there has to come a determination that avoidable distress and diseases must be relieved and prevented regardless of nationalistic and sectarian politics... a decisive operation is overdue.” —from the Foreword by Sir Gordon Wolstenholme After the question of world hunger, the deteriorating state of world health despite unprecedented scientific advances stands as perhaps the greatest failure of our contemporary society. This far reaching book submits medicine and the medical profession to a critical reappraisal in light of the current state of affairs. Medical Science ...

In 2006, after years of feeling powerless to help those addicted to opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants, general practitioner Dr. Arun Gupta joined the American Society of Addiction Medicine and earned his certification to treat patients with addictions. Now, in his eye-opening new book, after decades of research and first-hand experience, he tells us how to end this crisis that is destroying so many lives.

In late 2019, Dennis Oya's persistent cough was just the beginning of a harrowing tale of neglect and systemic failure in a Washington prison. Diagnosed eighteen months later with tuberculosis (TB), Oya's case sparked one of the largest prison TB outbreaks in decades, affecting over 3,000 contacts. This outbreak, and others like it, exposes the glaring weaknesses in prison healthcare systems. In Outbreak Behind Bars, Homer Venters reveals the grim realities of how communicable diseases thrive in the overcrowded, unsanitary conditions of correctional facilities.

A propósito de las vacunas, lo que más circula por internet es la desinformación. La de quienes rechazan todo tipo de avances científicos y ponen en riesgo al resto de la humanidad, pero también la de aquellas fuentes que deben ofrecer neutralidad y objetividad. Existen vacunas muy beneficiosas, que han salvado millones de vidas y todos deberíamos recibir. La eficacia o conveniencia de otras resulta dudosa. Tanto así que muchos profesionales de la salud no las aplican.

Journalist, doctor, professor, and CDC-trained disease detective Seema Yasmin, driven by a need to set the record straight, dissects some of the most widely circulating medical myths and pseudoscience. Exploring how epidemics of misinformation can spread faster than microbes, Dr. Yasmin asks why bad science is sometimes more believable and contagious than the facts.

America’s ever-expanding waistline—we see it, we hear about it, and we worry about it, but can anything be done about it? We know all the usual suspects: red meat, dairy, white flour, refined sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, a lack of exercise, too much television—the list goes on and on. It seems simple, right? Not really. There’s a lot more going on below the surface when it comes to what America is eating for dinner—and breakfast and lunch and in between.

Unlock the transformative power of Rehabilitation Programs with this comprehensive guide! Whether you're a practitioner, a student, or someone passionate about understanding the intricacies of rehabilitation, this eBook is your ultimate resource. Dive deep into the multifaceted world of rehabilitation programs designed to address an array of challenges from juvenile offenses to drug dependency. Start with an insightful historical overview and explore the critical importance of rehabilitation in our society. Learn how to define success and tackle failure through meticulously detailed ...

In Navigating the Challenges of Concussion, expert clinicians and researchers in the fields of neurology and neuropsychology teamed together to provide up-to-date and evidence-based information for patients and families affected by concussion or those at increased risk of sustaining concussions.

This audiobook, narrated by Kimberly Yvonne Steele, is a comprehensive guide to navigating the complex and often confusing world of home care for seniors in New York. Written by elder law attorney Lori R. Somekh, who has over three decades of experience assisting clients with Medicaid home care, the book provides a clear and concise overview of the home care landscape in New York and the many obstacles that seniors and their families may face.

The opioid crisis is not an anomaly. Instead, it's a self-inflicted wound, driven by a catastrophically dysfunctional health care system, leading to what has become the largest public health crisis in 100 years. Fortunately, proven antidotes exist--all created and spearheaded by forward-looking citizen leaders and employers. It's time to scale these solutions nationwide, stop the crisis in its tracks and move us light years closer to solving the larger disaster that is our health care system. As you read this, countless people are leaving clinics and hospitals with over 30-day supplies of ...

Priorities for Health Promotion and Public Health brings together the evidence behind the UK’s public health priorities into one comprehensible textbook. The book takes a holistic approach, combining scientific and epidemiological evidence with the subjective experiences of those who undergo these health journeys. This is a core text for those studying health promotion or public health, and a supplementary text for students of healthcare and social care.

In the vein of Rebecca Skloot's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Dorothy Roberts's Fatal Invention, Infected is the epic story of white supremacists, compromised doctors, racist politicians, and the heroes who challenged them.

Across the country, general hospital admissions are on the rise. But in a small town in rural England, thanks to the simple introduction of kindness and compassion, that trend has been reversed. And what this town achieved, we can all adopt in our own lives to powerful effect. Through daily mindful acts of care we are capable of changing things for the better, both inside ourselves and for the world around us.

From the suburbs of Washington, DC, and northern Virginia to the bat-infested caves of Wuhan, China, Dr. Ravi Iyer traces the myriad networks of the virus that brought the entire world to its knees for 24 months and decimated the lives of millions in its path.

This audiobook is for everyone with: "Pandemic Panics"; COVID-caused stresses; and those affected by these normal, life-altering, microbial mayhems. The best defense to COVID-19 is to understand its causes. It gives us comfort that pandemics do have cures. For perspective, Earth’s mass extinction events give us context to our own damn pandemic experiences, where we can emerge with hope and wisdom!

"Conquer the Food Inspector Exam: Ensuring that Food Products Meet USDA and FDA Safety Standards and Regulations" is a comprehensive guide designed to prepare aspiring food inspectors for their certification exams. This study guide covers essential topics such as food safety principles, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), and the specific regulations and procedures established by the USDA and FDA. The guide delves into the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) and Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA) under USDA jurisdiction, as well as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) ...

Conquer the MCHES Exam: Your Guide to Master Certified Health Education Specialist Certification is a concise and focused study aid created for advanced health education professionals pursuing the MCHES credential. This guide is designed to supplement—not replace—more detailed textbooks, courses, and reference materials. Its purpose is to help readers quickly grasp core principles, identify areas requiring additional review, and apply knowledge to real-world practice scenarios. Each chapter aligns with advanced-level sub-competencies of the National Commission for Health Education ...

Face mask orders and policies are called mandatory. The truth is, millions are exempt from the face mask orders and don’t realize it. Face Masks in One Lesson provides the ultimate response to mandatory masking and is an irreplaceable tool for those who will not go masked another day.