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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment – new research

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HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments – a clash between culture and public health

23 Oct at 12:23 pm

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Improving Early Diagnosis of Postpartum Depression Through a Standardized Process for Postpartum Mood Checks

22 Oct at 8:08 am

Seasonal allergies may increase suicide risk – new research

8 Oct at 1:23 pm

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NP-led Program Improves Mental Health Outcomes for College Students

8 Oct at 12:07 pm

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What Parents Need to Know About Tylenol, Autism and the Difference Between Finding a Link and Finding a Cause in Scientific Research

30 Sep at 12:35 pm

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Amid Confusion Over US Vaccine Recommendations, States Try To ‘Restore Trust’

25 Sep at 12:11 pm

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More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines

19 Sep at 12:04 pm

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Pneumonia vaccines for adults are now recommended starting at age 50 – a geriatrician explains the change

18 Sep at 11:01 am

Zohny Zohny (left), a neurosurgeon, stands with his patient Larry Black Jr. and Black’s sister Molly Watts in a photograph taken at a follow-up medical appointment in 2019. Black was shot in the head in St. Louis earlier that year. (Zohny Zohny)

A Surgical Team Was About To Harvest This Man’s Organs — Until His Doctor Intervened

12 Sep at 1:41 pm

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines with new restrictions, potentially limiting access for healthy children

11 Sep at 10:14 am

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Pregnant women face tough choices about medication use due to lack of safety data − here’s why medical research cuts will make it worse

10 Sep at 12:44 pm

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Pregnancy brings unique challenges for people with autoimmune diseases – but with early planning, pregnancy outcomes can be greatly improved

27 Aug at 12:00 pm

Oral Penem Antibiotic for uUTIs Launched by Iterum Therapeutics

26 Aug at 12:11 pm

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Pediatricians’ association recommends COVID-19 vaccines for toddlers and some older children, breaking with CDC guidance

21 Aug at 1:02 pm

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A sign labeled 'Attention: Important insurance information' reads 'Our office does NOT want you to be surprised by a bill, but we must ALWAYS report to your health plan the actual services rendered.'

Clinicians’ Offices Might Discourage Patients From Speaking Openly About Their Health

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Gates Foundation to Spend $2.5 Billion on Women’s Health in Next Five Years

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Closing the Primary Care Gap

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Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia

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Shingles vaccination rates rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, but major gaps remain for underserved groups

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How FDA Panelists Casting Doubt on Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Could Lead to Devastating Outcomes for Mothers

Pregnant woman with Vitamin D pill

About a third of pregnant women in the US lack sufficient vitamin D to support healthy pregnancies − new research

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How weather changes cause migraines – a neurologist explains the triggers and what you can do to ease the pain

woman with anemia

Maybe It’s Not Just Aging. Maybe It’s Anemia.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (left) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz announced Monday the Trump administration has struck a deal with dozens of health insurers to improve and facilitate prior authorization, a process often used to deny health claims that has plagued patients and doctors for decades because it delays or restricts care. (PHIL GALEWITZ/KFF HEALTH NEWS)

5 Takeaways From Health Insurers’ New Pledge To Improve Prior Authorization

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Improving Women’s Health with Rapid STI Testing at the Point of Care

Collaboration in Patient-Centered Care Planning: Navigating Oncology

Safety & Science of Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners

Simulation: Preparing for workplace violence

Continuing Education

This article explores the latest updates on traditional and modern approaches to contraceptive options, comparing efficacy, side effects, and user satisfaction.

Exploring the latest developments in hormonal and nonhormonal contraceptive options

Menopausal symptom management considerations in patients at high risk for breast cancer

Heavy periods and bleeding disorder evaluation in adolescents

Health implications and management of early estrogen loss

Primary care considerations for women with an identified pelvic mass

Primary care considerations for women with an identified pelvic mass

SBIRT, delivered in healthcare settings, is an efficacious method of helping clients reduce their alcohol use and improve health outcomes.

Women and alcohol: Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment

Management of headache in pregnancy and during lactation

Endometriosis care: Women’s health nurse practitioners share perspectives

PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Diagnosis and management

Assessment and management of vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy

Assessment and management of vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy

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As Mosquito Season Peaks, Officials Brace for New Normal of Dengue Cases

As summer ushers in peak mosquito season, health and vector control officials are bracing for the possibility of…

DNA contains molecular patterns that indicate where in the body it came from.

A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection

cannabis and older users

As Cannabis Users Age, Health Risks Appear To Grow

Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink

stroke victim in therapy

Stroke survivors may be saddled with an invisible disability known as spatial neglect – but a simple treatment offers significant improvement

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RFK Jr. Says Healthy Pregnant Women Don’t Need Covid Boosters. What the Science Says

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1 in 4 Children Suffers From Chronic Pain − School Nurses Could Be Key to Helping Them Manage It

buprenorphine

For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing – a physician explains

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Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection

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FDA will approve COVID-19 vaccine only for older adults and high-risk groups – a nursing professor explains the new rules

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Enhancing Asthma Care: How Nurse Practitioners Can Integrate Allergy Testing into Primary Care Practices

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