Nursing shortage looms Despite a temporary lull in the country's nursing shortage, data point to a gathering storm that will be "like a Category Three hurricane, but one that hits the entire nation." Read more »
Help smokers quit n updated clinical practice guideline released by the U.S. Public Health Service has identified new counseling and medication treatments that are effective for helping people quit smoking. Read more »
Lower co-payments=lower costs? High prescription drug co-payments are associated with lower medication adherence and higher total healthcare costs. Read more »
Diabetes double before motherhood Diabetes before motherhood more than doubled in six years among teenage and adult women. Read more »
Antibiotics no cure for allergies LENEXA, Kan. -- Outdoor exposure to environmental irritants such as allergens, pollution, debris and cigarette smoke can cause the mucous membranes of the sinuses to swell, leading to pain, pressure and... Read more »
Quit smoking now The Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline confirms that there has never been a better time for smokers to quit than right now. Read more »
Disinfecting water saves Rwanda The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce the relaunch of Sur'Eau, a safe-water solution that reduces the risk of diarrhea. Read more »
Drug prices can vary by $100 YONKERS, N.Y. -- For consumers who pay for all or most of their prescription drugs out of pocket, a new price study by Consumer Reports finds that it pays to shop around. Not only do prices vary from store... Read more »
Wrong-sided brain surgery halted Attorneys for parents suing Arkansas Children's Hospital over a wrong sided brain surgery abruptly halted the trial citing possible juror misconduct. Read more »
ADA stresses pregnant oral health The (ADA) wants to remind mothers-to-be that maintaining good oral health is an important part of overall health, especially during pregnancy. Read more »
