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The NFID also released data that revealed only 52% of adults in the country plan to get vaccinated against the flu this season.

While many recent studies focus on the current eating behaviors of today’s population, a new study by researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville suggests the obesity rates in adults in the United States could be the result of dietary habits from decades ago.

As dietary changes can help slow the progression of the disease to form, it is still not clear if a healthier diet can protect against the development of the disease.

The Pathway to Excellence is a global credential that highlights MinuteClinic’s commitment to creating a healthy work environment where advanced practice nurses and allied health care professionals feel valued.

After 5 years of study and treatment by The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), results have shown promise towards prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease with the use of Vitamin D and Omega-3.

Officials from the FDA have announced an approved package size and package type limit for over-the-counter (OTC) brand-name tablet and capsule forms of loperamide.

Walgreens is set to be the first retailer in the United States to test on-demand drone delivery services by partnering with Wing Aviation LLC, a member of the Alphabet family of companies.

Members of racial and ethnic minority groups were more likely to have diabetes or prediabetes at lower weights, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study.

Founded in 2006, Project Health has delivered more than $127 million in free health care services to nearly 1.7 million Americans. The campaign offers a no-cost comprehensive health assessment, including blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), and glucose and total cholesterol screenings, which can detect early risks for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

A newly published study in mSphere noted that rubbing hands with ethanol-based sanitizers have a lot of room for improvement to defend us against flu viruses.

Sanofi and Regeneron, in partnership with the National Eczema Association (NEA), have launched the next phase of Understand AD, a disease awareness initiative focused on educating people about moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).

By 2020, more than 70 percent of Americans with HIV/AIDS are expected to be aged 50 and older. Every September 18, we highlight the challenges that the older population faces relating to HIV/AIDS.

A new study has found that teenage girls who prefer to go to bed later are more likely to gain weight compared to same-age girls who go to bed earlier.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared September 17, 2019 as the first annual World Patient Safety Day.

A recent Yale study has discovered that high-fat diets can contribute to irregularities in the hypothalamus region of the brain, which is responsible for regulating body weight homeostasis and metabolism.

These results support the continuous need of public health campaigns aimed at limiting the consumption of soft drinks.

Researchers in the U.K. have found associations of early-life behavioral problems, particularly early- and middle-childhood externalizing problems, with insomnia symptoms in adulthood.

Walmart has quietly entered the health clinic space with the introduction of Walmart Health Care Clinics, operating in 3 states, as CVS works to expand its on-site patient care services.

Scientists have shown through a new study that the blood-pressure lowering effect of exercise is significantly reduced when people rinse their mouths with anti-bacterial mouthwash rather than water. This further supports the importance of oral bacteria in cardiovascular health.

Findings from a recent study suggest a significant association between exposure to the World Trade Center (WTC) during the collapse of the Twin Towers on 9/11/2001 and long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

Every year on September 10, we are reminded of the mental health epidemic that is occurring in the United States and across the world because of World Suicide Prevention Day. Mental health organizations are continuing to urge people to learn about the warning signs of depression and the ways we can help prevent more deaths from suicide.

About 19% of children in the United States are considered obese, and this has become a major public health problem in more recent years. National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month reminds us that there are multiple resources to help us prevent obesity and support children in their pursuit to a healthier life.

The FDA has issued a letter to JUUL Labs Inc, requesting more information about the company's outreach and marketing practices of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and related products. The letter specified concerns around marketing targeted at students. The FDA also issued a simultaneous warning letter regarding JUUL's marketing and advertising practices.

There are many tools available to assist individuals on how to protect themselves during an emergency.

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is urging women to become more aware of the early risk signs, symptoms, and treatment options of ovarian cancer.

A three-year study conducted by the University of Calgary has shown that there are no benefits in taking high doses of Vitamin D.

A new analysis from the Center for Health Analytics, Research, and Transformation (CHART) at the New Jersey Hospital Association displays a growing number of New Jersey students receiving exemptions from the minimum required vaccinations.

A new peanut allergy treatment has shown effectiveness and safety, according to researchers from University of North Carolina Health Care.

Health officials in New Jersey, Michigan, and Massachusetts are warning of mosquitos carrying Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a potentially deadly virus characterized by chills, fever, malaise, arthralgia, and myalgia.

As Hurricane Dorian bears down on the East Coast, blood donation centers are seeking to proactively increase their supply in order to respond to possible needs caused by the storm. While the direct path is still uncertain, millions of people could be affected by wind, rain, flooding, and high storm surge.