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Prenatal supplements largely lack the recommended amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help prevent preterm birth − new research

5 Dec at 12:04 pm

black woman on a scale

Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs

27 Nov at 10:23 am

Nurse practitioners: Past, present, and future

18 Nov at 10:24 am

NP counseling pregnant patient

Maryland Is Training More Health Workers To Offer Abortion Care

13 Nov at 8:59 am

woman with knee pain

Weekly semaglutide improves knee pain: Study

7 Nov at 11:50 am

UTI

FDA approves new treatment for UTIs

6 Nov at 12:43 pm

NP discussing osteoporosis with patient

Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy

5 Nov at 11:22 am

woman with heart disease

Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account

31 Oct at 3:18 pm

Some imaging experts question that rosy assessment as it relates to screening for breast arterial calcification to gauge heart disease risk.

Can You Rely on Your Mammogram To Identify Heart Disease Risk?

28 Oct at 3:07 pm

rapid at-home test for covid

Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you decide on a treatment plan

14 Oct at 1:44 pm

Pregnant woman getting Covid Vaccine

Here’s Why Getting a Covid Shot During Pregnancy Is Important

11 Oct at 1:43 pm

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Fungal infections known as valley fever could spike this fall

3 Oct at 9:20 am

NP consulting with patient with obesity

Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in med school

26 Sep at 11:11 am

Liver blood tests recommended as part of Veozah prescribing practice

FDA adds warning about rare Veozah risk of liver injury

18 Sep at 11:55 am

woman in pain with endometriosis

Endometriosis pain leads to missed school and work in two-thirds of women with the condition, new study finds

17 Sep at 11:19 am

In The News

The “black-legged” or “black-tailed” mosquito is known for infecting humans with the EEE virus.

As eastern equine encephalitis spreads, a neurologist explains how to stay safe during this latest outbreak of the ‘triple E’ virus

Radiographer,Preparing,Female,Client,For,Digital,Breast,Tomosynthesis

Breast density and mammograms: New FDA rule will ensure all women have more information after cancer screenings

Bottles of Vaccine Covid, RSV, flu

COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall

NP holding an IUD

CDC issues new IUD guidance for pain

NP discussing PRep with Hispanic patient

Hispanic women are less likely to get PrEP treatment − new intervention could change that

Older man after getting new covid vaccine

The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush To Get It.

West Nile virus transmission cycle

West Nile virus season returns − a medical epidemiologist explains how it’s transmitted and how you can avoid it

Chart showing out hormone levels change throughout the menstrual cycle.

Why are migraines worse during your period? Research in mice points to a hormone called progesterone, offering a new treatment target

The ovary changes over the menstrual cycle. In this image, 1 is menstruation; 2–3 are the maturing of the follicle; 4 is ovulation; and 5–6 are the growth and deterioration of the corpus luteum. Shazz/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

Menstrual cycle is a vital sign and important indicator of overall health − 2 reproductive health experts explain

NP checks patient with chronic pain

New treatments offer much-needed hope for patients suffering from chronic pain

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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ADHD affects the presence of dopamine and norepinephrine.

ADHD Brains Present Unique Challenges, but the Condition Is Highly Treatable − a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner With ADHD Explains the Science

“My brain has way too many tabs open.” “Why can’t I complete tasks?” “Why do I lose track…

Ozempic Copycats

Why Millions Are Trying FDA-Authorized Alternatives to Big Pharma’s Weight Loss Drugs.

long covid

Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – the picture is unsettling

estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate naturally across the menstrual cycle in women

New research suggests estrogen and progesterone could play role in opioid addiction and relapse

Pregnant woman petting a cat

Toxoplasma is a common parasite that causes birth defects – but the US doesn’t screen for it during pregnancy

Raw milk being poured into a bucket

Raw milk health risks significantly outweigh any potential benefits − food scientists and nutritionists explain why

Woman with PMDD

Beyond PMS: A Poorly Understood Disorder Means Periods of Despair for Some Women

U.S. Supreme Court Building

Supreme Court sidesteps case on whether federal law on medical emergencies overrides Idaho’s abortion ban

When estrogen and progesterone reach a certain threshold level, the body decreases their production. Dharani Kalidasan/R.I. McLachlan et al. 1987 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

Do hormonal contraceptives increase depression risk? A neuroscientist explains how they affect your mood, for better or worse

NP talking with older woman patient

Older Women Are Different Than Older Men. Their Health Is Woefully Understudied.

Bottles of mifepristone

Supreme Court unanimously concludes that anti-abortion groups have no standing to challenge access to mifepristone – but the drug likely faces more court challenges

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SEXUAL HEALTH

Impact of negative messages about women and their bodies

Policy-and-practice-points

What is Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity and Why Does it Matter for Nurse Practitioners?

Woman swabbing mouth for home test

With Sexually Transmitted Infections Off the Charts, California Pushes At-Home Tests

Etiology of hypoactive sexual desire disorder and implications for treatment: Four case scenarios

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