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A study posted in JAMA Pediatrics evaluated the efficacy and safety of varenicline tartrate for smoking cessation in adolescents and young adults. Compared with the placebo, varenicline tartrate was well-tolerated, but did not improve end-of-treatment abstinence.

RSV is defined as a common respiratory virus that causes mild, cold-like symptoms. This virus can be serious, especially in infants and older adults.

A recent study has revealed that just under half of the US population fears random mass shootings and terrorist attacks.

Even after receiving an offer or referral from a health care provider, approximately a third of pregnant women remained unvaccinated.

Researchers found that increasing treatment coverage for eating disorders (ED) could substantially reduce the mortality associated with common psychiatric disorders.

Both maternal and paternal exposures to alcohol are significantly associated with risk of total congenital heart diseases (CHDs) and some specific CHD phenotypes in offspring, according to a systematic review published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.1

A study published by the American Journal of Psychiatry found a possible treatment for patients suffering severe insomnia with suicidal thoughts.

NAMI Basics OnDemand is an adaptation of the in-person NAMI Basics, a free, six-session education program for parents, caregivers, and other family who provide care for adolescents aged 22 or younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms.

A new study reported in the Current Biology journal suggests that mental fatigue can develop from excessive athletic training. The fatigue included reduced activity in a portion of the brain important for making decisions.

A study led by researchers at the University of San Francisco found that young adults who are food insecure are more likely to suffer from disorders associated with high body mass index and obstructive airway diseases, like asthma.

Two studies have found that in patients with uncontrolled asthma, the addition of a long-acting muscarinic antagonist to a regimen of inhaled corticosteroid plus long-acting β2-agonist therapy improves lung function and reduces exacerbations.

An analysis conducted at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found an association between maternal exposure to lead, maternal folate status, and intergenerational risk of obese or overweight (OWO) children.

Juul Labs, an e-cigarette company headquartered in San Francisco, will end its support for a ballot measure that would suspend the sale of e-cigarettes in the city, if approved.

With flu season just around the corner, candid discussions about complications that may arise from not receiving the vaccines are also important.

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open revealed that physicians need to monitor older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their drinking habits.

Findings published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) suggest that THC products are playing a role in the recent outbreak of lung injuries associated with e-cigarette and vape use.

Seventeen million children and adults in the United States are currently living with ADHD, a neurodevelopment disorder that is defined by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Each October, ADHD Awareness Month is recognized with different events, activities, and resources to continue shining the light on the condition.

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.

80.2 million people over the age of six are physically inactive in the United States. This leads to an approximate $117 billion in healthcare costs, associated with the many health risks found in inactive people (such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease).

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

While many recent studies focus on the current eating behaviors of today’s population, a new study by researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville suggests the obesity rates in adults in the United States could be the result of dietary habits from decades ago.

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.

Walgreens is set to be the first retailer in the United States to test on-demand drone delivery services by partnering with Wing Aviation LLC, a member of the Alphabet family of companies.

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).