Jill Murphy, Assistant Editor

Each year, 17,900,000 people die from cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including heart disease and stroke. For World Heart Day 2019, the World Heart Federation has created a mission to ensure heart health equity for all.

The NFID also released data that revealed only 52% of adults in the country plan to get vaccinated against the flu this season.

As dietary changes can help slow the progression of the disease to form, it is still not clear if a healthier diet can protect against the development of the disease.

The Pathway to Excellence is a global credential that highlights MinuteClinic’s commitment to creating a healthy work environment where advanced practice nurses and allied health care professionals feel valued.

After 5 years of study and treatment by The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), results have shown promise towards prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease with the use of Vitamin D and Omega-3.

Officials from the FDA have announced an approved package size and package type limit for over-the-counter (OTC) brand-name tablet and capsule forms of loperamide.

Members of racial and ethnic minority groups were more likely to have diabetes or prediabetes at lower weights, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study.

Founded in 2006, Project Health has delivered more than $127 million in free health care services to nearly 1.7 million Americans. The campaign offers a no-cost comprehensive health assessment, including blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), and glucose and total cholesterol screenings, which can detect early risks for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

A newly published study in mSphere noted that rubbing hands with ethanol-based sanitizers have a lot of room for improvement to defend us against flu viruses.

Sanofi and Regeneron, in partnership with the National Eczema Association (NEA), have launched the next phase of Understand AD, a disease awareness initiative focused on educating people about moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

By 2020, more than 70 percent of Americans with HIV/AIDS are expected to be aged 50 and older. Every September 18, we highlight the challenges that the older population faces relating to HIV/AIDS.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared September 17, 2019 as the first annual World Patient Safety Day.

A recent Yale study has discovered that high-fat diets can contribute to irregularities in the hypothalamus region of the brain, which is responsible for regulating body weight homeostasis and metabolism.

Researchers in the U.K. have found associations of early-life behavioral problems, particularly early- and middle-childhood externalizing problems, with insomnia symptoms in adulthood.

Scientists have shown through a new study that the blood-pressure lowering effect of exercise is significantly reduced when people rinse their mouths with anti-bacterial mouthwash rather than water. This further supports the importance of oral bacteria in cardiovascular health.

Every year on September 10, we are reminded of the mental health epidemic that is occurring in the United States and across the world because of World Suicide Prevention Day. Mental health organizations are continuing to urge people to learn about the warning signs of depression and the ways we can help prevent more deaths from suicide.

About 19% of children in the United States are considered obese, and this has become a major public health problem in more recent years. National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month reminds us that there are multiple resources to help us prevent obesity and support children in their pursuit to a healthier life.

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is urging women to become more aware of the early risk signs, symptoms, and treatment options of ovarian cancer.

A three-year study conducted by the University of Calgary has shown that there are no benefits in taking high doses of Vitamin D.

A new analysis from the Center for Health Analytics, Research, and Transformation (CHART) at the New Jersey Hospital Association displays a growing number of New Jersey students receiving exemptions from the minimum required vaccinations.

Researchers at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California in San Diego found that patients using tramadol (ConZip and Ultram) may be at a greater risk for developing hypoglycemia.

In less than a month, students can obtain an in-demand certification and start their journey towards becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Drug overdoses are preventable, and there are options out there to inform the public on how to stop these deaths from occurring.

Developing healthier habits starts with an important set of data to interpret: the Nutrition Facts label.