According to the Institute of Medicine, “health literacy” is more than just being able to read; it is “the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate... Read More
The November 2012 special issue of the National Cancer Institute Cancer Bulletin, The Science behind Cancer Screening, has a great infographic and accompanying article about the benefits and harms of PSA screening for prostate cancer. Currently, routine PSA screening for prostate cancer... Read More
The Article: Chesson, H.W., Ekwueme, D.U., Watson, M., Lowy, D.R., Markowitza, L.E. (2012). Estimates of the annual direct medical costs of the prevention and treatment of disease associated with human papillomavirus in the United States. Vaccine, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2012.07.056. Big Idea: Human papillomavirus, or HPV,... Read More
The Hispanic/Latino population is the fastest growing population in the U.S. The group, which actually consists of many sub-populations, has a common set of physical, emotional, and practical concerns related to cancer and healthcare that all nurses (and really all healthcare... Read More
According to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Big Tobacco spends $1 million per hour (PER HOUR!!) marketing their products. That’s $10 billion – billion, with a “B” – to get people, including 1.4 million kids, to try their first cigarette... Read More
It’s easy to look back at moments in history and think, “How could they let that happen?” Now is one of those times our children will look back on, as well. If you haven’t seen this video, please watch it.... Read More
By now, most know Susan G. Komen for the Cure reversed its decision to pull funding from Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screening services for low-income women. Planned Parenthood is once again at the epicenter of a Federal and State... Read More
Younger Americans – those between the ages of 18 to 34 – are more stressed than any other age group, according to a new Polaris Marketing Research study. In addition, a new American Psychological Association study, Stress in America, explains... Read More
I’ve mentioned this already; it’s worth another mention. Men, especially those between ages 15 to 34, need to check their testicles once a month for any abnormalities – a lump, swelling, or pain. These symptoms can occur with numerous conditions... Read More
Want to join a special group of 230,000 nurses impacting the lives of women everywhere since 1970? Sign up for the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS). Researchers need 100,000 female nurses and student nurses ages 20-46 years old from the U.S.... Read More