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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

Np discussing bacterial vaginosis with couple

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

9 Apr at 1:27 pm

Alcohol and cancer risk

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

8 Apr at 12:53 pm

NP discusses hormone therapy with patient

Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women

4 Apr at 11:16 am

woman with insomnia

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

31 Mar at 11:29 am

chronic kidney disease

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

28 Mar at 12:00 pm

Dry,Psilocybin,Mushrooms

The Colorado Psychedelic Mushroom Experiment Has Arrived

25 Mar at 11:18 am

NP discussing vaccines with older patient

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

25 Mar at 9:48 am

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

14 Mar at 10:47 am

patient seeing NP about eating disorders

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

13 Mar at 11:41 am

contraception options

Decisions in Diverse Contraception Methods: A Primer on Recent Contraception Developments to Prepare Providers to Meet Their Patient’s Diverse Needs

11 Mar at 8:48 am

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

7 Mar at 12:19 pm

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

26 Feb at 3:54 pm

In The News

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

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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Wildfire smoke's health risks reported

Wildfire smoke’s health risks can linger in homes that escape burning − as Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors discovered

On Dec. 30, 2021, a wind-driven wildfire raced through two communities just outside Boulder, Colorado. In the span…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

patient telling NP she doesn't want a vaccination

Vaccines and values: When you’re having a tough conversation about medicine, don’t just pile on evidence − listen to someone’s ‘moral foundations’

NP discussing prenatal supplements with patient

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

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

Nurse practitioners: Past, present, and future

NP counseling pregnant patient

Maryland Is Training More Health Workers To Offer Abortion Care

woman with knee pain

Weekly semaglutide improves knee pain: Study

UTI

FDA approves new treatment for UTIs

NP discussing osteoporosis with patient

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

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

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Mycoplasma genitalium

Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of Mycoplasma genitalium

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PrEP for women: An update for healthcare providers

NP examining patient with throat cancer

Oral sex is now the leading risk factor for throat cancer

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