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Nation’s Leading Health Advocates Join Clinton Foundation, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Signing Consensus Statement on Prescription Drug Misuse, Abuse and Addiction
The consensus statement is a direct response to President Clinton’s call-to-action in May 2014, when he addressed leading experts convened by the Clinton Health Matters Initiative and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - September 9, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Normal-Weight Counselors Feel More Successful Than Heavier Counselors at Helping Obese Patients Slim Down, Study Suggests
A new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests that normal-weight nutrition and exercise counselors feel significantly more successful in getting obese patients to lose weight than those who are overweight. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - September 4, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

‘Drink Responsibly’ Messages in Alcohol Ads Promote Products, Not Public Health
Alcohol industry magazine ads reminding consumers to “drink responsibly” or “enjoy in moderation” fail to convey basic public health information, according to a new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - September 3, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Health Care Workers in Poor Nations Lack Gear Needed to Protect From HIV and Other Blood-Borne Infections Like Ebola
Health care workers in some of the world’s poorest countries lack basic equipment to shield them from HIV and other blood-borne infections during surgery and other procedures, new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - August 28, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

State Medical Marijuana Laws Linked to Lower Prescription Overdose Deaths
A study led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers found that injecting a vaccine-like compound into mice was effective in protecting them from malaria. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - August 26, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Measuring Calcium Buildup Is a Better Way to Predict Heart Disease in Those With Chronic Kidney Disease, Study Finds
Calcium buildup in the coronary arteries of chronic kidney disease patients may be a strong indicator of heart disease risk, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - August 22, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

CDC Awards $4 Million to the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $4 million to the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Bloomberg School of Public Health (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - August 18, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Harnessing the Power of Bacteria’s Sophisticated Immune System
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health say they now have a clear picture of the bacterial immune system and say its unique shape is likely why bacteria can so quickly recognize and destroy their assailants. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - August 14, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Researchers Uncover Clues About How the Most Important TB Drug Attacks Its Target
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health say they have discovered a new clue to understanding how the most important medication for tuberculosis (TB) works to attack dormant TB bacteria in order to shorten treatment. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - August 13, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Maryland Colleges Release Results from New Alcohol Survey
A statewide collaborative led by 10 Maryland college and university presidents released the results today of the first annual Maryland College Alcohol Survey (MD-CAS), providing a comprehensive look at excessive drinking among Maryland college students. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - August 12, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

A Vaccine Alternative Protects Mice Against Malaria
A study led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers found that injecting a vaccine-like compound into mice was effective in protecting them from malaria. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - August 11, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Launches Tobacco-Free Campus Initiative
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is now a tobacco-free campus. In launching the Tobacco-Free Campus Initiative, the School prohibits the use of any tobacco product – not just cigarettes – in all buildings, facilities and vehicles. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - August 7, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Maryland State Health Secretary to Join Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Joshua M. Sharfstein, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, will join the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as Associate Dean for Public Health Practice and Training effective Jan. 1, 2015. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - July 30, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Brand Specific Television Alcohol Ads A Significant Predictor Of Brand Consumption Among Underage Youth
Underage drinkers are three times more likely to drink alcohol brands that advertise on television programs they watch compared to other alcohol brands, providing new evidence of a strong association between alcohol advertising and youth drinking. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - July 29, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Life Expectancy Gains Threatened As More Older Americans Suffer From Multiple Medical Conditions
With nearly four in five older Americans living with multiple medical conditions, a new study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers finds that the more ailments you have after retirement age, the shorter your life expectancy. (Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins)
Source: Public Health News Headlines from Johns Hopkins - July 23, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news