Author: Suseth Mena

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Alcohol Isn’t The Way To Cope With The Pandemic

June 1, 2020June 17, 2020 Suseth Mena alcohol, coronavirus, pandemic

Increased isolation and uncertainty have led to higher levels of stress, and in turn, some people have turned to less

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Navigating The COVID-19 Crisis

April 27, 2020May 26, 2020 Suseth Mena coronavirus, covid-19, Florida, Health, outbreak, pandemic, virus

Epidemiology is a Greek word meaning “what is upon the people.” Among other things, epidemiologists study why people get sick

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Is The Tobacco 21 Bill Enough?

February 21, 2020May 26, 2020 Suseth Mena 21, law, tobacco

Prompted by more than 2,000 vaping related lung illnesses, President Donald J. Trump signed the Tobacco 21 bill into law

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Climate Change Endangers More Than Just The Polar Bears

February 7, 2020May 27, 2020 Suseth Mena Climate Change, Environment

For some people, the words “climate change” might conjure up the image of an emaciated polar bear standing on a

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Technology’s Role In The Future of Healthcare

November 22, 2019June 4, 2020 Suseth Mena Health, healthcare, Technology, telehealth

The Association of American Medical Colleges predicts a shortage of up to 122,000 physicians by the year 2032, and the

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Don’t Delay, Get Your Flu Shot Today

November 1, 2019June 5, 2020 Suseth Mena flu, flu shot, Health, healthcare, influenza

Most people don’t have any qualms against the Tdap, Hepb, or any of the vaccines administered to children and adolescents,

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Why The Fat Acceptance Movement Is A Public Health Issue

October 18, 2019June 9, 2020 Suseth Mena epidemic, fat acceptance, Health, illness, obesity, self love

Fit, fat, and fabulous. One of these words does not belong in the same sentence. Hint: it’s not “fabulous.” This

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