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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

2 Jul at 11:35 am

Dengue map

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

2 Jul at 10:44 am

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

2 Jul at 10:10 am

cannabis and older users

As Cannabis Users Age, Health Risks Appear To Grow

19 Jun at 9:26 am

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

18 Jun at 12:40 pm

stroke victim in therapy

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

16 Jun at 3:00 pm

covid vaccine for pregnant woman

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

6 Jun at 12:21 pm

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

6 Jun at 11:31 am

buprenorphine

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

30 May at 11:04 am

NP giving pertussis vaccine

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

23 May at 10:13 am

NP giving Covid vaccine

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

22 May at 12:52 pm

NP with asthma patient

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

16 May at 10:44 am

urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence link to cardiovascular disease explored

9 May at 12:32 pm

The Women’s Health Initiative has shaped women’s health for over 30 years, but its future is uncertain

8 May at 1:41 pm

woman alone in pain

When doctors don’t believe their patients’ pain – experts explain the all-too-common experience of medical gaslighting

8 May at 12:15 pm

In The News

Np discussing bacterial vaginosis with couple

Bacterial vaginosis recurrence reduced for women whose male partners are treated too

Alcohol and cancer risk

Alcohol causes cancer, and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how

NP discusses hormone therapy with patient

Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women

woman with insomnia

Insomnia Can Lead To Heart Issues − A Psychologist Recommends Changes That Can Improve Sleep

chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes

Dry,Psilocybin,Mushrooms

The Colorado Psychedelic Mushroom Experiment Has Arrived

NP discussing vaccines with older patient

Simple strategies can boost vaccination rates for adults over 65 − new study

Millions in US Live in Places Where Doctors Don’t Practice and Telehealth Doesn’t Reach

patient seeing NP about eating disorders

Middle age is a time when women are vulnerable to eating disorders

NIH funding cuts will hit red states, rural areas and underserved communities the hardest

Webinars

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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The antioxidant effects of selenium

Selenium Is an Essential Nutrient Named After the Greek Goddess of the Moon − Crucial to Health, It May Help Prevent and Treat Cancer

Selenium is a nutrient that plays a crucial role in human health, contributing to the thyroid and immune…

Darryn Harris is tasked with training more than 1,000 St. John’s staffers on what to do if immigration agents ent er a clinic. (Jackie Fortiér/KFF Health News)

Health Clinic Workers Brush Up on Constitutional Protections as Immigration Raids Loom

cannabis

With more Americans able to access legalized marijuana, fewer are picking up prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications – new research

red light therapy

Red light therapy shows promise for pain relief, inflammation and skin conditions – but other claims might be hyped

NIH website

How much does scientific progress cost? Without government dollars for research infrastructure, breakthroughs become improbable

Fatty acids in seed oils

Seed oils are toxic, says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – but it’s not so simple

Nutritional supplements

Nutrition advice is rife with misinformation − a medical education specialist explains how to tell valid health information from pseudoscience

NP again named top job

Nurse Practitioner Top Job Again

Studying GLP-1

Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks

cancer incidence rate chart

Cancer Rates for Younger Women Now Higher Than Men

Somewhat strikingly, breast cancer carries a large portion of this risk – making it particularly worrisome in the face of increased alcohol use among women.

Even 1 drink a day elevates your cancer risk – an expert on how alcohol affects the body breaks down a new government report

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