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Federal health officials also said there is increasing capacity for testing to detect the virus.

CMS Administrator Seema Verma said the “dramatic expansion” will benefit the 62 million beneficiaries across the country enrolled in Medicare.

Trump and task force members urged Americans to take seriously social distancing recommendations made by the CDC and other health experts.

Older patients who experience daytime sleepiness may be at risk of developing new medical conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure.

Almost two-thirds of the deaths caused by air pollution are avoidable, according to the researchers.

In the United States, the CDC has confirmed 938 cases and 29 deaths, as well as 771 patients under investigation.

As vaping continues to grow in popularity, it becomes increasingly critical to correct misconceptions about its safety and long-term effects.

Since 2007, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners conducts the survey using the national nurse practitioner database to capture viral information about NPs across the country.

Not only can virtual care platforms and telehealth prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by keeping people out of waiting rooms, experts say it can also ensure a consistent screening process for all patients.

Children aged 0 to 4 years are now the highest CDC has on record at this point in the season, surpassing the rates reported during the second wave of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.

Depending on the amount consumed, intake of dairy milk can increase the risk of breast cancer by up to 80%, according to new research from Loma Linda University Health.

Walmart, AT&T and other retail giants are moving into the health care space by effectively transforming some of their best selling assets into health care tools.

As the development of the DNP program builds, responsibilities and career opportunities for nurses with this degree become more significant.

Cases in the United States have risen to 54, including 3 patients repatriated from Wuhan, China, and 36 repatriated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship.

A set of 43 consensus recommendations was developed by an international panel of leading experts in clinical nutrition, lipid metabolism, and pharmacology.

In a press briefing, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom, PhD, said the decision to declare a pandemic is based on ongoing assessments of the geographic spread, the virus’s impact on overall society, and the severity of the illnesses.

Researchers suggest that if their findings are confirmed by additional studies, health care providers may want to screen children of obese mothers for ADHD so that they could be offered earlier interventions.

No single country is adequately protecting children’s health, according to a WHO report.

Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, founder of the Pharmacist Moms Group, said she believes that every situation is different when it comes to choosing the best remedy for children.

Influenza is still a major global cause of death, and resulted in 80,000 deaths in the United States during the 2017-2018 season.

The schedule includes several changes, including new recommendations for the HPV and PCV13 vaccines.

Understanding how nerves in the bladder transmit different sensations to the brain could potentially help limit bladder dysfunction in patients with overactive bladders.

The study recruited 6853 children antenatally during 2009 to 2010; at the 54-month follow-up, 93% of the children had their weight and height measured.

High sulfur amino acid intake was associated with every type of food except grains, vegetables, and fruit.

Although flu activity has tapered off in the first few weeks of 2020, the final weeks of January showed a spike in activity.

Although there is still no vaccine or effective antiviral treatment for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that continues to spread worldwide, clinicians are increasingly aware of the symptoms.

A policy loophole regarding the ban of e-cigarettes permits all flavors to continue to be sold in devices that cannot be refilled and are redesigned to be disposed of after the flavored nicotine has run out.

Tedros Adhanom, PhD, director general of WHO, concluded his statements in the WHO press conference by reiterating that while 2019-nCoV is of global concern, it should not lead to widespread panic.

Walnuts may promote “good-for-your-gut” bacteria, according to new research findings.

Approximately 34 million Americans currently smoke cigarettes, and most adults have been smokers since adolescence. Over $170 billion in health care spending is attributed to smoking.