Study: Greater Risk of Heart Disease to Those with Low Income
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every 43 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a heart attack, and many of these incidents result in...
New Handheld Device Provides an Isometric Workout from Anywhere
Many mobile apps and devices have been created to monitor health or track fitness goals, but a new device takes it a step further and provides specific, isometric exercises that users can do from...
Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy Still Recommended After Study
A new study examining the potential effects of the flu vaccine during pregnancy showed an association between the vaccine and early-term miscarriage, but the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) still recommends that...
CDC Reports Skin Test Shortages for TB: What Traveling Nurses Need to Know
Twice in the last six months, the national supply of skin scratch tests used to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) has fallen to critically low levels. The tuberculin skin tests (TSTs) are the preferred method of...
Increasing Numbers of Women in Medical Professions
While the field of nursing has been dominated by women for decades, current research indicates that female participation in other medical roles is also increasing. In 1970, less than 10% of all jobs in...
FDA Bans E-Cigarettes, Tobacco Sales to People Under 18
The use of cigarettes by people under the age of 18 is decreasing – in part because the use of e-cigarettes is increasing. That’s why the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new regulations...
Harvard Heart Letter: Simple Changes Can Have a Major Effect on Heart Health
Health professionals attempting to encourage patients to eat more healthfully have help from a recent Harvard Medical School article which suggests that small changes made over time can have a big impact on overall...
7 Tips to Help Nurses Keep Math Skills Sharp
Some people consider having skills in math the equivalent to having skills as an athlete. Much like a sports star, some people are naturally gifted and others are not, and nothing can change that...
The Current State of Healthcare Reform
Healthcare reform is one of the most polarizing topics among U.S. citizens. Some people think the entire healthcare system should be scrapped and rebuilt from the ground up. Others think the system needs a...
Real Sugar or Sugar Substitute: Researchers Weigh In
Professor Susan E. Swithers of Purdue University has reviewed and analyzed a variety of recent studies related to the use of diet beverages. Her work aims to address some of the confusion that exists...