Category Archives: Diseases

The History of Diabetes in America: The Ultimate Web Guide

Posted on April 11, 2011

In 2006, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) published data indicating the enormity of the diabetes epidemic. Recently, the CDC stated that diabetes affects 8.3 percent of Americans of all ages, as well as 11.3 percent of adults. About 27 percent … Continue reading →

25 Enlightening Studies and Infographics on Obesity in America

Posted on July 14, 2010

When it comes to public health, there are few scourges with the profile of obesity. With obesity increasingly becoming an issue in America, it is little surprise that health professionals and advocates are concerned about obesity. Many consider obesity in … Continue reading →

50 Tools and Tips to Bookmark for the Next Pandemic

Posted on December 2, 2009

We’ve been hearing a lot about the swine flu, or the H1N1 virus. It was given pandemic status by the World Health Organization in 2009, and many people have been concerned about it. Of course, the H1N1 virus was not … Continue reading →

Top 10 Diseases Made Famous by Celebrities

Posted on October 28, 2009

We may sometimes scoff when celebrities start promoting causes, or trying to raise awareness of certain situations or diseases, but the truth of the matter is that in some cases we may not even be made aware that something exists … Continue reading →