The public health employment picture: Are graduates meeting the demands of the workforce?

In a study to gain understanding of the future public health workforce, researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), conducted a large-scale analysis of the first employment outcomes of public health graduates and found that 78 percent were employed including 5 percent employed in fellowships and internships. […]

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High cholesterol: Cramping, achiness & pain in the legs could indicate levels are too high

High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your liver produces. It’s vital for the formation of cell membranes, vitamin D, and certain hormones. Claudication is a symptom of a narrowing artery and is caused by having too much cholesterol in the system. When this occurs, the legs may be affected in a number […]

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Should children get the COVID-19 vaccine?

As COVID-19 vaccination for adults rolls out, it’s time to consider the wisdom (or otherwise) of vaccinating our children. Indications to vaccinate a child population could include: A pandemic causing severe and widespread illness/mortality in the child population.A residual pool of young hosts that are spreading a lethal disease to the general population.An infectious disease in young population that’s led […]

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