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Schools need to create a culture of concussion prevention, recognition, and preparedness among physically active young adult, CDC says.

Since 2009, statisticians have seen an alarming increases in the number of neurosyphilis cases.

Officials with the FDA are requiring safety label updates for fluoroquinolone antibiotics due to risks of mental health adverse effects, and blood sugar disturbances.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the US Department of Defense (DoD) an emergency use authorization (EUA) of freeze-dried plasma product (FDP) that is made in France.

Patients on atypical antipsychotics have 3 to 5 times greater risk of type 2 diabetes than others. This is an association that clinicians have noted since the first of the atypicals was FDA approved, and patients struggle when diabetes develops.

Travel preparation can be a tedious process that requires careful consideration of every item being packed, especially, when medications are needed.

New research suggests video games can improve chronic health conditions.

A pilot program that seeks to improve the eating habits of nurses is under way at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health).

Technology is allowing patients to record visits with their healthcare providers. Will this help improve outcomes? Or will providers be reluctant to discuss some things?

Naturally produced melatonin tends to decrease with advancing age, so supplementation is a potential intervention for metabolic syndrome.

At least 4,958 people were affected by recreational water contamination between 2000 and 2014 in the United States.

Studies in adults with HIV consistently find tobacco smoking creates negative outcomes including HIV disease progression and AIDS-related morbidity. Tobacco is the leading cause of premature mortality among adults living with HIV.

A recent study found that rapid reduction of injection-related HIV risk behaviors among persons who inject drugs in nonurban areas post-syringe services program implementation emphasizes the need for harm reduction interventions that include access to syringes.

A new device intended to treat breathing difficulty associated with severe emphysema was approved today by the FDA.

Knowing the most-highly recommended over-the-counter products can help clinicians better serve their patients.

Patients with HIV who used a specially designed smartphone app had significantly higher rates of regular clinic visits and viral suppression, according to a new study.

Today is National HIV Testing Day. The CDC has designated this day out of the year to raise awareness for HIV testing, and early diagnosis.

Tonsil and adenoid removal surgery during childhood increases the long-term risk of respiratory, allergic, and infectious diseases, according to a recent study.

Early preterm birth—delivery at gestational age 22-33 weeks—is associated with a higher level of ADHD symptoms in preschool-age children, especially girls, according to a decade-long prospective cohort study.

A recent study concluded that adults living in rural counties in the United States are still more likely to be obese than those residing in urban counties, as they were 4 years ago.

The co-occurrence of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) and ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease is associated with higher in-hospital mortality and greater health care costs and resource utilization, according to a recent study.

For true comprehensive community wellness to take place, barriers between the old silos of what is considered “healthcare” and what is considered public health must be removed in order to improve health outcomes and curb rising costs.

The 2017-2018 flu season was severe, resulting in 172 pediatric deaths across the country. Approximately 80% of the deaths occurred in children that did not receive the influenza vaccine.

Vitamin D deficiency seems to be fairly common, but when taken in doses that exceed what the patient needs, it can be toxic.

A significant and positive association has linked common allergic conditions to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, according to a new study.

Top researchers, clinicians, and educators will be recognized at the 78th Scientific Sessions for their outstanding leadership and work to advance diabetes research, prevention, care, and treatment.

Acoustic technology, normally used for listening to termites, may offer a less-invasive method of identifying gut conditions to diagnose IBS.

Demand for stool donors grows as benefits of fecal microbiota transplant are recognized. Researchers are finding that altruism is the best way to recruit people to donate.