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On AlterNet: prevention

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "prevention"

Is Your Yearly Physical a Waste of Time?

Is Your Yearly Physical a Waste of Time?

Niko Karvounis, Health Beat. January 26, 2009.
That's what some experts have increasingly been suggesting.

Health Insurance and Hard Choices

Health Insurance and Hard Choices

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon AlterNet: PEEK. June 19, 2008.
Is prevention possible?

School Uses Fake Drunk Driving Tragedy to Scare Students

School Uses Fake Drunk Driving Tragedy to Scare Students

Jennifer Kern, AlterNet. June 19, 2008.
A San Diego high school tried a ruse aimed at teaching a lesson about the consequences of drunk driving -- but scare tactics just don't work.

Coburn Places A Hold On HIV/AIDS Prevention Bill

Coburn Places A Hold On HIV/AIDS Prevention Bill

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: Health and Wellness. June 11, 2008.
The GOP Senator has a habit of blocking progressive medical legislation.

Improving Public Health Through Prevention

Improving Public Health Through Prevention

Neal Halfon, The American Prospect. June 5, 2008.
What our country really needs is universal coverage that addresses the social, behavioral, and environmental determinants of health.