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Health NewsC-Reactive Protein and Antidepressants
C-reactive protein levels may predict success of antidepressants
Health NewsFDA Proposes Update for Food Labels
The FDA proposes updated definition of ‘healthy’ claim for foods
Health NewsYouth E-Cig Use Remains High
More than 2.5 million children and teens in the US still use e-cigarettes
Health NewsWhooping Cough Vaccine Gets Green Light
FDA approves Boostrix to protect newborns from whooping cough
Health NewsMonkeypox Update: 10/10/22
Monkeypox cases in the US reach 26,049 as infection rates decline
Health NewsPreventing Pregnancy-Related Deaths
New data suggests that most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable
Health NewsLong COVID: What You Need to Know
Also called long COVID, post-COVID conditions can last for months or more
Health NewsWeight Loss Rx May Slash Diabetes Risk
Wegovy (semaglutide) cut type 2 diabetes risk in half, new study found
Health NewsA New Rx for ALS
FDA approves Relyvrio (sodium phenylbutyrate/taurursodiol) to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Health NewsFraudulent COVID-19 Products: Your Guide
FDA warns consumers about unapproved COVID-19 products
Health NewsNSAIDs and Heart Failure Risk
In those with diabetes, NSAIDs may increase heart failure risk
Health NewsAnother TikTok Challenge Goes Wrong
The OneChipChallenge sends kids to the emergency room
Health NewsFDA Warns About New TikTok Challenge
The #sleepychicken challenge could cause severe harm to teens' health
Health NewsNew Psoriasis Rx Gets Green Light
FDA approves Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) to treat plaque psoriasis
Health NewsRefilling Your Prescriptions Has Never Been Easier
Submit your prescription refills 24/7 with just one click
Health NewsSevere Allergic Reactions at School: Are You Prepared?
Everything you need to know about treating a severe allergic reaction at school
Health NewsCOVID-19? Here Are Your Treatment Options
Get to know the FDA-approved treatments for COVID-19
Health NewsDon't Fall For These Flu Shot Misconceptions
Six flu vaccine misconceptions debunked
Health NewsFDA Approves First Treatment for Rare Genetic Disease
FDA approves Xenpozyme (olipudase alfa) to treat acid sphingomyelinase deficiency
Health NewsThe Rx That Slashes COVID Death Risk
Paxlovid may reduce death risk by 79 percent in older adults, new study finds
Health NewsBotox Gets Its Match
FDA approves new anti-wrinkle drug Daxxify
Health NewsMonkeypox Testing: Everything You Need to Know
Where to get tested for monkeypox and when
Health NewsFlu Prevention: What You Need to Know
Even during the COVID pandemic, flu prevention is an important consideration
Health NewsCOVID-19 Update: 9/5/22
US COVID-19 case count reaches 94,487,185