Sophia Bernazzani

June 1 kicked off the 22nd annual Men’s Health Month. While raising awareness among male patients is a focus of Men’s Health Month, primary care providers can also play a role

In this country, there are huge gaps in mental health care for young people. Here, we’ll explore avenues to help close the gap, including how family nurse practitioners and other healthcare providers can address it.

Flip through any health-related magazine or website, and you’re bound to see articles touting the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. But excessive standing can also take a toll on your health.

Social determinants have a major impact on health outcomes-especially for the most vulnerable populations. Factors such as a patient's education, income level, and environment must be considered when providing treatment and care.

A look at the pharmaceutical industry’s influence and practices, and how patients and providers can support efforts to improve regulation.

The current primary care provider workforce will not be able to meet the growing demands driven by recent healthcare reforms. What is the solution?

Individuals facing end of life-whether that be for themselves, or a family member-encounter an array of challenges when attempting to decide among the end-of-life care options that are available. Health care professionals sometimes struggle with providing guidance, as well.

How has heroin addiction evolved into the current crisis we're facing today? What are the implications for public health?

An investigation of why efforts to improve maternal health in the United States are lagging, and what action must be taken to lower maternal mortality.