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Providers can discuss the risks and benefits of being screened now or at a later date, including the consideration of the patient’s personal and family history, other risk factors, and timing of the last screening test

Vaccinations have declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, but an American Cancer Society aims to boost HPV immunization for cancer prevention with a renewed campaign.

New research illustrates the importance of providing education and training to pediatric and family medicine providers regarding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines.

A study of self-reported data from more than 9000 people found overall need for better access to psychological and other non-medical diabetes care for people living with diabetes and their caregivers.

In the rapidly changing landscape surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that health care providers remain abreast of current recommendations from reliable sources.

Pneumococcal vaccination is an important part of preventive health care in adults 65 years and older and in some younger adults with certain medical conditions.

The holidays are a wonderful time for fellowship with family and friends and bonding over delicious meals. Although this time spent bonding is actually good for one's health, many of the tasty treats can wreak havoc on those with diabetes.

When a patient or provider makes the decision to quit smoking, it is critical to address not only the benefits of smoking cessation but the challenges that lie ahead.

ATS and IDSA update clinical practice guidelines for community-acquired pneumonia.

Investigators at Propeller Health, in conjunction with the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado, gathered data from 7558 patients, and found that 84% of patients took less than 30 seconds between the first and the second puff of their rescue or controller inhaler.

A pair of studies indicate that patients with Parkinson Disease are at high risk for medication misadventure.

As the most common travel-related illness, travelers' diarrhea defined as 3 or more unformed stools in 24 hours affects about 10% to 40% of individuals who travel each year.

Eversense's Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System has received FDA approval for allowing nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to be certified to place the sensor and to file claims with insurance plans.

The Class I recall encompasses 43 lots with more than 1.1 million packages of Roche Diagnostics' CoaguChek XS PT Test Strips.

In an effort to protect individuals with sesame allergies, the FDA has taken a first step towards consideration of adding sesame to the list of allergens required to be identified on food labels.

Officials with the FDA have approved a supplemental application for Merck's Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) that expands the approved use of the vaccine to include individuals aged 27 to 45 years.

Health care professionals were more likely to be vaccinated when their workplace promoted or required vaccines.

An analysis of 19 clinical studies shows that an association exists between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid treatment and a reduced severity of anxiety symptoms.

More adolescents are starting and completing the human papillomavirus (HPV) series of immunizations, but some forms of cancers caused by the virus are rising.

The latest recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force said cervical cancer screening depends on a woman’s age and other factors.

The FDA has approved the first generic epinephrine auto-injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

A young patient, aged 11 months, suffered a stroke after being infected with chickenpox, likely from unvaccinated siblings.

Traditional approaches to improve treatment adherence and outcomes in youth with HIV have been inadequate, according to researchers.

It's National Immunization Awareness Month, and the CDC is encouraging parents to ensure their children have the recommended vaccines for the upcoming school year.

Regardless the trend of previous years’ strains or mutations, manufacturers are working on limited clinical insight as to how best manage the upcoming year’s flu.

When it comes to diabetes, that lack of a shared language can be a tremendous barrier to care.

Asthma patients who are given electronic asthma plans have better health outcomes, according to a new pilot study published this month.

A recent publication describes a structured approach to chronic cough in children.

Researchers found that educating patients about immunizations likely influences immunization rates positively—that is, increase community demand—among the elderly.

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus, like shingles without ophthalmic manifestations, is terribly painful. It can affect any layer of the cornea, but the author notes that once the involvement is epithelial or stromal keratitis develops, risk of permanent vision loss increases.