In the early 2000s the U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a large randomized clinical trial, showed that intensive lifestyle modification was better than a medication called metformin at preventing at-risk patients from developing Type 2...
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In the early 2000s the U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a large randomized clinical trial, showed that intensive lifestyle modification was better than a medication called metformin at preventing at-risk patients from developing Type 2...
One out of every three people with chronic sun exposure is likely to develop non-melanoma skin cancer in their lifetime. It’s a scary statistic, but the risk is almost 100% preventable – by using sun protection. Aimee Smidt, MD, chair of the Department...
Substance use disorders (SUDs) affect more than 20 million Americans, according to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, yet many individuals who need treatment struggle to access care or may never receive care at all.
UNM plays a vital role in advancing health and health equity for all New Mexicans, adressing housing, education, food, transportation, utilities, income and social inclusion.
The Office for Community Health has developed powerful strategies to touch the lives of individuals, communities, the state, the nation and world.