RSS Items

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) occurring in intensive care units are associated with increased morbidity and mortality.1-3 These infections increase the length of hospital stay for an affected patient, as well as the cost of

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide $200 million to jurisdictions for COVID-19 vaccine preparedness.

Sixty-four percent of kids and teens who are harassed online, not harassed at school

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 79, Issue 12, Page 4828-4841, December 2023.

Journal of Research in Nursing, Ahead of Print. BackgroundThe concept of mobile health has attracted considerable attention across the globe, as it provides both healthcare professionals and patients with a distinct means of information and resources

Cigarette Smoking Overall Among Adults in the U.S. is Down. Entire Infographic "There is encouraging news in this study, but we still have much more work to do to help people quit," said Tim McAfee, M.D., M.P.H., director of the CDC's Office on

New population data from 2022 show 22 states have an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%, compared to 19 states in 2021, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Regular physical activity is vital for healthy aging. It can help delay, prevent, or manage many costly chronic diseases. Physical activity can also reduce the risk of premature death.

Each year there are about 400,000 poison center calls and 50,000 ER visits as a result of young children ingesting medications when adults weren't paying attention.