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Gender gaps in peripheral vascular disease impact diagnosis and treatment

The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a profound impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

11 Mar 2025

Thought inflation was bad? Health insurance premiums are rising even faster

Kirk Vartan pays more than $2,000 a month for a high-deductible health insurance plan from Blue Shield on Covered California, the state's Affordable Care Act marketplace.

11 Mar 2025

Nursing homes and the AMA, once Medicaid defenders, hang back as GOP mulls big cuts

When congressional Republicans in 2017 pushed to repeal the Affordable Care Act and slash Medicaid, dozens of physician groups, patient advocates, hospitals, and others rallied to defend the law and the safety-net program.

11 Mar 2025

Mount Sinai Hospital named top hospital in New York State for three consecutive years

For the third straight year, The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked the top hospital in New York State on Newsweek/Statista's "World's Best Hospitals" list for 2025.

10 Mar 2025

Medicaid advocates say critics use loaded terms to gain edge in Congressional debate

In Washington's debate over enacting steep funding cuts to Medicaid, words are a central battleground.

7 Mar 2025

Wildlife and forest walks help alleviate PTSD symptoms in veterans

A new study published in the journal Human-Animal Interactions has revealed that exposure to wildlife and forest walks can help ease the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in US war veterans.

6 Mar 2025

To patients, parents, and caregivers, proposed Medicaid cuts are a personal affront

Cynthia Williams is furious with U.S. House Republicans willing to slash Medicaid, the government-run insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities.

6 Mar 2025

Telehealth for ADHD treatment linked to higher substance use disorder risk

For nearly five years, people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder have had the option of getting their stimulant medications prescribed and renewed by doctors they see only over a computer screen, despite the risks that these stimulant drugs can pose if misused.

6 Mar 2025

New drug candidate may help combat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

A study published in Nature Aging has revealed a promising new drug candidate that may help combat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a chronic liver condition that disproportionately affects communities in San Antonio due to high rates of obesity and diabetes.

5 Mar 2025

Oxytocin’s new role in delaying embryo development revealed

Oxytocin, a hormone already known for its role in childbirth, milk release, and mother-infant bonding, may have a newfound purpose in mammalian reproduction.

5 Mar 2025

CDC firings undermine public health work far beyond Washington

The Trump administration’s sudden firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees gutted training programs across the nation whose participants bolstered the workforce of state and local public health departments that for decades have been starved of resources.

5 Mar 2025

Muscle strengthening exercise may help tackle insomnia in older adults

Resistance or muscle strengthening exercise, using weights or the body itself, may be the best type of exercise for tackling insomnia in older age, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available research, published in the open access journal Family Medicine and Community Health.

4 Mar 2025

Breastfeeding for six months may spur beneficial gut bacteria linked to lower childhood blood pressure

Nursing for at least six months may spur beneficial gut bacteria connected to better heart health years later.

4 Mar 2025

Novel strategy targets beta cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York have discovered a novel approach to protecting insulin-producing beta cells from the damaging effects of glucolipotoxicity-a harmful condition linked to the progression of type 2 diabetes (T2D).

4 Mar 2025

Nearly 17 million children affected by parental substance use disorders in the U.S

Nearly 17 million children and adolescents in the United States are estimated to live with a parent who has a substance use disorder, according to a study led by Texas State University, University of Michigan and Wayne State University.

4 Mar 2025

Rural mothers face unique challenges in breastfeeding support

Breastfeeding can be a challenge for many new moms, regardless of where they live. However, a new study from the University of Missouri highlights a unique struggle faced by mothers in rural America: a lack of access to support systems and information.

3 Mar 2025

Sleep patterns could indicate hidden consciousness in brain injury patients

Several studies in the past decade have revealed that up to a quarter of unresponsive patients with recent brain injuries may possess a degree of consciousness that's normally hidden from their families and physicians.

3 Mar 2025

Virtual lactation support shows promise in increasing breastfeeding rates

Mothers who were given access to virtual breastfeeding support (or telelactation) through a free app tended to report more breastfeeding than peers who did not receive such help, with a more-pronounced effect observed among Black mothers, according to a new RAND study.

27 Feb 2025

New study identifies brain circuit key to reducing cocaine-seeking behavior

Imagine a future where the grip of cocaine use disorder can be loosened, where cravings fade, and the risk of relapse diminishes.

27 Feb 2025

Republicans once wanted government out of health care. Trump voters see it differently.

Like many Americans who voted for Donald Trump, Jason Rouse hopes the president's return will mean lower prices for gas, groceries, and other essentials.

27 Feb 2025

Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

Gender gaps in peripheral vascular disease impact diagnosis and treatment

Thought inflation was bad? Health insurance premiums are rising even faster

Nursing homes and the AMA, once Medicaid defenders, hang back as GOP mulls big cuts

Mount Sinai Hospital named top hospital in New York State for three consecutive years

Medicaid advocates say critics use loaded terms to gain edge in Congressional debate

Wildlife and forest walks help alleviate PTSD symptoms in veterans

To patients, parents, and caregivers, proposed Medicaid cuts are a personal affront

Telehealth for ADHD treatment linked to higher substance use disorder risk

New drug candidate may help combat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

Oxytocin’s new role in delaying embryo development revealed

CDC firings undermine public health work far beyond Washington

Muscle strengthening exercise may help tackle insomnia in older adults

Breastfeeding for six months may spur beneficial gut bacteria linked to lower childhood blood pressure

Novel strategy targets beta cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes

Nearly 17 million children affected by parental substance use disorders in the U.S

Rural mothers face unique challenges in breastfeeding support

Sleep patterns could indicate hidden consciousness in brain injury patients

Virtual lactation support shows promise in increasing breastfeeding rates

New study identifies brain circuit key to reducing cocaine-seeking behavior

Republicans once wanted government out of health care. Trump voters see it differently.

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