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A recent study found that rapid reduction of injection-related HIV risk behaviors among persons who inject drugs in nonurban areas post-syringe services program implementation emphasizes the need for harm reduction interventions that include access to syringes.

A new device intended to treat breathing difficulty associated with severe emphysema was approved today by the FDA.

Knowing the most-highly recommended over-the-counter products can help clinicians better serve their patients.

Patients with HIV who used a specially designed smartphone app had significantly higher rates of regular clinic visits and viral suppression, according to a new study.

Today is National HIV Testing Day. The CDC has designated this day out of the year to raise awareness for HIV testing, and early diagnosis.

Tonsil and adenoid removal surgery during childhood increases the long-term risk of respiratory, allergic, and infectious diseases, according to a recent study.

Early preterm birth—delivery at gestational age 22-33 weeks—is associated with a higher level of ADHD symptoms in preschool-age children, especially girls, according to a decade-long prospective cohort study.

A recent study concluded that adults living in rural counties in the United States are still more likely to be obese than those residing in urban counties, as they were 4 years ago.

The co-occurrence of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) and ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease is associated with higher in-hospital mortality and greater health care costs and resource utilization, according to a recent study.

For true comprehensive community wellness to take place, barriers between the old silos of what is considered “healthcare” and what is considered public health must be removed in order to improve health outcomes and curb rising costs.

The 2017-2018 flu season was severe, resulting in 172 pediatric deaths across the country. Approximately 80% of the deaths occurred in children that did not receive the influenza vaccine.

Vitamin D deficiency seems to be fairly common, but when taken in doses that exceed what the patient needs, it can be toxic.

A significant and positive association has linked common allergic conditions to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, according to a new study.

Top researchers, clinicians, and educators will be recognized at the 78th Scientific Sessions for their outstanding leadership and work to advance diabetes research, prevention, care, and treatment.

Acoustic technology, normally used for listening to termites, may offer a less-invasive method of identifying gut conditions to diagnose IBS.

Demand for stool donors grows as benefits of fecal microbiota transplant are recognized. Researchers are finding that altruism is the best way to recruit people to donate.

Women with head and neck cancer may be severely undertreated compared with their male counterparts, according to a recent study.

Officials with the FDA have approved Lannett Company’s Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Levofloxacin Oral Solution, the therapeutic equivalent to the reference listed drug, Levaquin Oral Solution, of Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Evaluating health-related concerns as part of routine care for elderly patients with advanced cancer significantly improved doctor-patient communication, and patient satisfaction, according to results of a recent study.

A study that compared costs of treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer in Western Washington and the province of British Columbia in Canada found that prices were more than twice as high for the United States patients than for their Canadian counterparts, with no significant difference in outcomes.

Researchers from Sapienza Universita di Roma in Rome, Italy have published a review article in the journal Aging Male that implicates folic acid as a contributing factor in erectile dysfunction.

TherapeuticsMD announced it has received FDA approval for estradiol vaginal inserts (Imvexxy) designed for the treatment of moderate-to-severe dyspareunia.

New policies that aim to help generic drug makers move their products through the development and approval processes more efficiently have been announced by the FDA.

Herzing University has developed a new practical nursing program that will train students to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs).

One lot of TAYTULLA Softgel capsules sample packs (1 mg/20mcg, 6x28 size) has been voluntarily recalled by Allergan.

Updated guidelines for hepatitis C virus provide new testing and management recommendations for pregnant women, individuals who inject drugs, men who have sex with men, and individuals who are incarcerated.

Treatments for multiple myeloma have improved substantially in the last decade, but the disease is still not curable, and there has been a significant increase in both deaths and incident cases.

Healthcare professionals can play an important role in educating patients regarding healthy swim habits, and disease outbreak prevention strategies.

The effects of exposure to UV radiation from the sun or indoor tanning beds are cumulative, adding up over a lifetime. Advancing better UV protection has been a key goal of efforts by the healthcare community, and government agencies in recent years.

Hospital-acquired antibiotic-resistant infection is on the rise among children across the United States, putting those with chronic conditions at higher risk of infection.