Preventive Care

As a preventive measure against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Rio 2016 Olympics organizers have given athletes 450,000 condoms, or an average of 42 per competitor.

Cautious retail clinicians may consider routinely testing all patients for genital herpes, but they might want to hold off on screening those who don’t exhibit symptoms.

Retail clinicians on the lookout for signs of depression in their younger patients should be aware that the screening questionnaires used to identify the condition could lead to a misdiagnosis in children and adolescents.

An hour or more of physical activity a day can mitigate the risk of heart disease and early death associated with sitting for 8 or more hours each day.

Health care providers often overlook osteoporosis screening in an important group: men. This tendency may occur because public health officials have placed a heavy emphasis on osteoporosis prevention in women.

Consuming a higher percentage of protein from plants can reduce all-cause mortality risk, a recent investigation found.

Patients with type 2 diabetes who get the flu shot may have a reduced risk for hospitalization related to cardiovascular or respiratory issues, recent research suggests.

The protection and immunity rate for serogroup B meningococcal vaccine Bexsero (4CMenB) may be lower than expected, recent research results suggest.

The US Preventive Services Task Force has determined that there isn’t enough evidence to conclusively state that routine full-body skin cancer screenings by a clinician are safe or effective.

A recent study identified 10 risk factors that seem to account for 90% of strokes.

Young women who get all 3 doses of the human papillomavirus vaccine have fewer cervical cell anomalies in the future, recent study results found.

More than three-quarters of patients given antibiotics to treat a suspected sexually transmitted disease like gonorrhea or chlamydia don’t actually test positively for the disease.

Although many expectant mothers may be hesitant to exercise, clinicians can assuage their concerns by educating them about the benefits of doing so.

Clinicians should remain mindful of any potentially inappropriate antihypertensive medications taken by their elderly patients.

Children who fail to get a full night's sleep are at increased risk for obesity, a recent investigation revealed.

The percentage of Americans who have used opioids for nonmedical reasons has more than doubled over the course of a decade.

White, middle-class, and upper-class Americans tend to receive the best nutrition, new study results suggest.

Exercise in midlife can ward off stroke independent of other risk factors, according to a recent study.

Retail clinicians should make sure to check prescribing guidelines when treating patients with atrial fibrillation, especially those who are at high risk for stroke.

A pair of blood pressure medication classes can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with end-stage renal disease who require peritoneal dialysis.

Clinicians should pay particular attention to single working moms, as they’re more likely to have a stroke than their married counterparts.

In the last year, nearly one-third of adolescents experienced ringing or buzzing in their ears that lasted more than 5 minutes, a recent report found.

Patients with heart failure should know that getting a flu shot could lower their risk of being hospitalized and developing dementia.

Cutting calories doesn’t only help obese adults improve their quality of life, recent study results found.

Health care providers looking to strengthen their diabetes prevention efforts must point out 2 essential strategies when counseling patients.

Women with migraines face a 50% greater risk of developing major cardiovascular disease, recent study results suggest.

The convenience that cars afford to commuters may actually weigh heavy on public health.

A review of Google searches revealed that there may be a peak season for chickenpox

Pregnant women who have yet to quit smoking may now have another reason to do so.

Patients who belong to racial or ethnic minority groups are less likely to receive an annual flu shot, possibly because of perceived discrimination.