There is a lack of published, successful strategies to monitor and manage glycemic levels in individuals with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Individuals with SUD report difficultly maintaining a healthy diet and inte . . .

Starting March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a variety of changes in American youth and adolescent’s daily activities during the span of the shelter-in-place. Due to the establishment of shelter-in-place by the government, school closures have fo . . .

Adolescents who have opioids introduced in the household have delayed social emotional development, poor grades, and may be more likely to use drugs at a young age. Drug use is a barrier to a healthy environment for children. Addicted parents may be m . . .

Background: There is insufficient evidence to determine if current nutrition incentive among the Hispanic population with a focus on increasing food security results in healthy eating patterns as well. Study Goal: This retrospective study aims to . . .

The ever-increasing global demand for animal products and the need for intensified livestock agricultural operations has resulted in the evolution and development of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Although CAFOs have desirable economi . . .

The HIV pandemic has plagued the globe for over three decades, establishing research investigating sexual behaviors and assessing interventions which are meant to improve sexual health as major priorities in recent years. Therefore, it is important to . . .

Food insecurity is a public health concern that is affecting college students significantly. Students today find themselves facing financial need that limits their access to food resources. California State University San Marcos has had ongoing effort . . .

The primary focus of this investigation is to synthesize glucose (HbA1c) outcomes of community health worker (CHW) led interventions designed for Hispanic/Latinos with type 2 diabetes. This systematic literature review aimed to summarize the randomiz . . .

Background: Roughly two-thirds of American adults are classified as obese (not just over-weight), which means about two-thirds of these American adults are suspectable to many health risks related with obesity. One solution known for its high effectiv . . .

A novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first identified on December 31, 2019 in Wuhan, China and global mobility has contributed to worldwide transmission of the virus. Studies have shown that risks of serious illnesses and death from COVID-1 . . .