Definition of Epidemiologist
Epidemiologists are trained to study and report the distribution and cause of a disease within a given population, according to the National Institute of Health Office of Science Education.
Epidemiologists are trained to study and report the distribution and cause of a disease within a given population, according to the National Institute of Health Office of Science Education.
Classic egg custard has remained relatively unchanged since it made its culinary debut somewhere during the Middle Ages. A simple concoction of eggs, milk, sugar and flavoring, custard is often passed over for one of its fancier cousins, such as...
Since nature packages eggs individually, you can easily ramp recipes up or down whether cooking for one or a crowd. Although they are rich in protein and contain a mere 70 calories per egg, they also add fat into your diet -- almost 5 g of it for...
A migraine is a type of headache that often occurs only on one side of the head, and may be associated with nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances and light sensitivity. Migraines occur in approximately 11 of 100 people, and more often in women...
The United States has more deaths from exposure to extreme heat than any other natural disaster combined--including hurricanes, earthquakes and floods, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This "silent killer" claims...
Lycopene, a deep red pigment, is naturally present in many fruits and vegetables. In addition to providing color, lycopene is a carotenoid, an antioxidant that promotes good health and reduces your risk for certain diseases. The body does not...
Flaxseed oil is derived from the seeds of the flax plant. Flaxseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, specifically alpha linoleic acid (ALA), a compound the body cannot produce naturally. The body needs fatty acids to function normally. According to...
Quitting smoking can be difficult, especially if you have been smoking for many years. In order to quit you must desire to quit, and you must believe that you can. One of the methods you can use to increase your desire to quit is to list and...
The Center for Science in the Public Interest warns that unhealthy eating and physical inactivity are leading causes of death in the United States. This fact makes it important to start teaching children about a healthy lifestyle early. A healthy...
For optimal fitness, your exercise program should include both cardio and strength training. While you may be inclined to think that exercise is exercise, the reality is that each form of exercise serves different purposes. Each activity supports...
Dr. Muntner, an epidemiologist in New Orleans, reported in a 2004 article in the "Journal of the American Medical Association" that that high blood pressure, or hypertension, in teenagers increased from 1 percent to 5 percent between 1989 and...
The Chocoholic Diet is a low calorie diet that allows you to incorporate chocolate into your daily diet. The chocoholic eating plan gained prominence with the release of the book "The Chocolate Diet" by Sally Ann Voak in 2001.
Vitamin B-12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is needed for metabolism in the body. It helps form red blood cells and maintain healthy nerves. Vitamin B-12 is easily absorbed from dairy products and fortified foods. It is not known why B-12 is...
Water can aid your body as everything from toxin removal to athletic performance enhancer. Body weight is composed of 60 percent water, making proper water consumption a key element in staying healthy. The question scientists are still trying to...
Bones are continually being built and broken down throughout your life. When you are young, bones are built faster than they are broken down, which increases your bone mass. Most people reach their maximum bone mass around age 30. Around 30 as you...
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is a feeling of sadness or being "down" that lasts for a period of weeks or longer. An estimated 15 million Americans suffer from depression in a given year. Depression is usually...
The connection between diet and heart disease is well known, but not everyone is familiar with just which foods increase their risk of heart disease. A study led by D.A. Snowdon published in 1985 in "Preventive Medicine" was the first to show a...
Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, means adding back hormones to a woman's body after her ovaries have stopped producing them. By replacing the estrogen, progesterone and sometimes testosterone that are no longer being made in the ovaries, a...
Americans drink an average of 27 ounces, or more than two cans of diet soda daily, according to MSNBC. People drink these sodas as a way to satisfy an urge for sweets, while cutting back on calories. Unfortunately, the notion that diet sodas are...
The National Institute of Health reported in 2010 that one out of every three children is overweight or obese. Although society has played a role in creating an obesity epidemic, American society is also impacted by the rise in childhood obesity....
People often clamor to find the newest solutions for weight loss, in whatever packaging they may come. The most well-known solution is to cut back on calories, which works for many. However, there are some hidden facets of consuming a low calories...
The food you eat supplies energy units called calories. Since a pound of fat contains 3,500 calories, you need to create a 3,500 caloric deficit to lose 1 lb. Creating this deficit requires balancing the calories you consume with the calories you...
Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid--better known as EPA and DHA--are two types of omega-3 fatty acids that are found in cold-water fish, such as salmon and tuna. Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega-3 fatty acids are...
Recovering alcoholics need a balanced, nutritious diet to complement their involvement with support groups, counseling or medication to deal with cravings. Nutritional deficiencies result from alcohol addiction, especially for prolonged...
Many kids snore on occasion, but about 12 percent of kids under age 10 snore habitually, according to Dr. Michael Schechter, a pulmonologist and epidemiologist in an NPR.org article. Heavy snoring isn't just a bunch of loud and silly noises,...