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CDC Seeks Answers in Hepatitis OutbreakHealth News

CDC Seeks Answers in Hepatitis Outbreak

Hepatitis outbreak affecting kids still under investigation by health officials

June 29, 2022·1 min read
Eczema Rx for Kids Gets Green LightHealth News

Eczema Rx for Kids Gets Green Light

FDA approves Dupixent (dupilumab) to treat eczema starting at 6 months old

June 27, 2022·1 min read
Understanding COVID Quarantine and IsolationHealth News

Understanding COVID Quarantine and Isolation

CDC's COVID quarantine and isolation calculator provides helpful guidelines

June 24, 2022·2 min read
FDA: Mole Removal Products May Cause HarmHealth News

FDA: Mole Removal Products May Cause Harm

Health officials warn about products marketed for mole and skin lesion removal

June 23, 2022·1 min read
Approved: First Systemic Rx for Alopecia AreataHealth News

Approved: First Systemic Rx for Alopecia Areata

FDA approves Olumiant (baricitinib) oral tablets to treat alopecia areata

June 22, 2022·2 min read
COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Young KidsHealth News

COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Young Kids

FDA authorizes COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months old

June 21, 2022·2 min read
Summer Safety for KidsHealth News

Summer Safety for Kids

Ways to keep your kids safe this summer

June 20, 2022·3 min read
CDC Relaxes COVID Testing Travel RequirementsHealth News

CDC Relaxes COVID Testing Travel Requirements

Those flying to the US no longer have to show a negative COVID test

June 18, 2022·1 min read
FDA Withdraws Approval of Lymphoma RxHealth News

FDA Withdraws Approval of Lymphoma Rx

FDA withdraws approval of lymphoma medicine Ukoniq (umbralisib)

June 17, 2022·1 min read
Sunscreen and Sun This SummerHealth News

Sunscreen and Sun This Summer

Sunburn and sunscreen safety tips to keep your family safe and having fun

June 15, 2022·4 min read
We Answered Your Medication QuestionsHealth News

We Answered Your Medication Questions

3 common medication-related questions and answers

June 5, 2022·4 min read
Are You Prepared for Allergy Season?Health News

Are You Prepared for Allergy Season?

Seasonal allergies affect millions of Americans, but there are ways to prepare

June 2, 2022·2 min read
FDA Says No to Homemade Infant FormulaHealth News

FDA Says No to Homemade Infant Formula

As formula shortage continues, FDA advises against homemade infant formula

June 1, 2022·2 min read
School's Out. Now What?Health News

School's Out. Now What?

How to keep your kids active and engaged this summer

May 31, 2022·1 min read
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Peanut ButterHealth News

Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Peanut Butter

CDC reports multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg infections

May 29, 2022·1 min read
Approved: First Rx for Eosinophilic EsophagitisHealth News

Approved: First Rx for Eosinophilic Esophagitis

FDA approves Dupixent (dupilumab) to treat eosinophilic esophagitis

May 28, 2022·2 min read
Monkeypox: What You Need to KnowHealth News

Monkeypox: What You Need to Know

Health officials are monitoring unusual monkeypox activity around the world

May 25, 2022·1 min read
CDC Updates COVID Travel RecommendationsHealth News

CDC Updates COVID Travel Recommendations

Health officials recommend masks on public transit to prevent COVID spread

May 22, 2022·1 min read
Approved: New Formulation for ALS RxHealth News

Approved: New Formulation for ALS Rx

FDA approves oral formulation of edaravone for ALS

May 21, 2022·1 min read
Novel Diabetes Rx Gets FDA NodHealth News

Novel Diabetes Rx Gets FDA Nod

FDA approves Mounjaro (tirzepatide) to treat type 2 diabetes

May 20, 2022·2 min read
Baby Formula Shortage: FDA Takes ActionHealth News

Baby Formula Shortage: FDA Takes Action

FDA provides update amid baby formula supply shortage

May 19, 2022·2 min read
Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine LimitedHealth News

Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Limited

FDA limits Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to certain populations

May 18, 2022·2 min read
Approved: Novel Test for Early Alzheimer's DetectionHealth News

Approved: Novel Test for Early Alzheimer's Detection

FDA approves Lumipulse test to look for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

May 14, 2022·2 min read
How Exercise Can Boost Your MoodHealth News

How Exercise Can Boost Your Mood

Various kinds of exercise can make you feel happy and improve your health

May 12, 2022·1 min read