Ellis Parker, MSN, RN, from Level Up RN, discusses the different levels of health prevention—primary, secondary, and tertiary—and the significant role of health determinants. She uses the community…
Most vaccines help the immune system learn to identify and fight off harmful viruses or bacteria before someone gets sick. But, scientists are also creating vaccines to treat…
Herbert Insel, MD, and Clinical Instructor at NYU Langone Medical Center, talks about the latest research on the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. He explains the the diet…
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was designed to help prevent cervical cancer. For the vaccine to be effective it must be administered before sexual activity begins. A new study…
As a 24 year old journalist in NYC, Susannah Cahalan was used to dealing with tough situations, but nothing could have prepared her for the life or death battle…
John Kenny, MD, Assistant Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, co-author of Psychiatry Test Preparation and Review Manual (Elsevier 2013), discusses a new study (published in the American Journal of Psychiatry) that followed a…
John Kenny, MD, Assistant Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, co-author of Psychiatry Test Preparation and Review Manual (Elsevier 2013), delves into a new study (published in the American Journal of Psychiatry) that looks…
After a heart attack or stroke physicians usually recommend that patients adopt a healthier lifestyle. They are urged to quit smoking, eat a healthier diet and exercise regularly.…
Mark Rosenberg, MD, MPP, President of The Task Force for Global Health, former head of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, discusses the top 5 issues currently facing…
Mark Rosenberg, MD, MPP, President of The Task Force for Global Health, former head of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, discusses the state of Centers of Disease Control and…
Mark Rosenberg, MD, MPP, President of The Task Force for Global Health, gives physicians tips on how they can play a role in reducing gun violence in their…
David Sayen, Regional Manager, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, discusses the shift in health insurance programs from fee-for-service to an “accountable care” model, in which incentives are…
