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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

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

26 Feb at 3:17 pm

cannabis

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

26 Feb at 10:34 am

red light therapy

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

13 Feb at 1:18 pm

NIH website

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

12 Feb at 1:04 pm

Fatty acids in seed oils

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

11 Feb at 11:24 am

Nutritional supplements

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

29 Jan at 1:58 pm

NP again named top job

Nurse Practitioner Top Job Again

28 Jan at 10:32 am

Studying GLP-1

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

23 Jan at 11:51 am

cancer incidence rate chart

Cancer Rates for Younger Women Now Higher Than Men

16 Jan at 3:16 pm

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

16 Jan at 11:14 am

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

9 Jan at 1:39 pm

NP meditating

Meditation can reduce stress – but the pressure to overwork remains

3 Jan at 11:47 am

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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

3 Jan at 11:03 am

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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

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?

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

A scratchy, sore throat, a relentless fever, a pounding head and a nasty cough – these symptoms all…

Pregnant woman getting Covid Vaccine

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

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Fungal infections known as valley fever could spike this fall

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

Liver blood tests recommended as part of Veozah prescribing practice

FDA adds warning about rare Veozah risk of liver injury

woman in pain with endometriosis

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

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

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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

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Construction of a vaginal simulation model for pelvic health education

Development of a Vaginal Simulation Model for Virtual Teaching of Pelvic Health

abortion pill

Abortion Pill Given Based on Patient Medical History as Safe as After an Exam: Study

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Highlights of Updated Recommendations in the 2021 CDC Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines

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