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COVID-19 Update: 1/13/21Health News

COVID-19 Update: 1/13/21

US COVID-19 case count climbs to 22,522,749

January 13, 2021·1 min read
More Firms Caught Selling Fraudulent COVID-19 ProductsHealth News

More Firms Caught Selling Fraudulent COVID-19 Products

FDA warns several more companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 products

January 12, 2021·1 min read
New Dietary Guidelines: What You Need to KnowHealth News

New Dietary Guidelines: What You Need to Know

US health officials release updated dietary guidelines for 2020 to 2025

January 11, 2021·3 min read
Generic for Common Hypoglycemia Rx ApprovedHealth News

Generic for Common Hypoglycemia Rx Approved

FDA approves first generic of glucagon for injection to treat hypoglycemia

January 10, 2021·2 min read
How to Use Hand Sanitizer SafelyHealth News

How to Use Hand Sanitizer Safely

FDA offers tips on safely using hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic

January 9, 2021·2 min read
Another At-Home COVID-19 Test Gets Green LightHealth News

Another At-Home COVID-19 Test Gets Green Light

FDA issues emergency use authorization for another home COVID-19 test

January 8, 2021·1 min read
New Biosimilar Approved for Multiple ConditionsHealth News

New Biosimilar Approved for Multiple Conditions

FDA approves Riabni (rituximab-arrx), the third biosimilar to Rituxan (rituximab)

January 5, 2021·1 min read
These Supplements Sold Online May Be DangerousHealth News

These Supplements Sold Online May Be Dangerous

FDA: Several male enhancement and weight loss products may contain hidden ingredients

December 31, 2020·2 min read
Youth Tobacco Use Dropped in 2020Health News

Youth Tobacco Use Dropped in 2020

Youth tobacco use dropped in US, but many students still used tobacco products

December 30, 2020·2 min read
Approved: New Prostate Cancer RxHealth News

Approved: New Prostate Cancer Rx

FDA approves Orgovyx (relugolix) to treat adults with advanced prostate cancer

December 27, 2020·1 min read
A New Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung CancerHealth News

A New Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

FDA approves Tagrisso (osimertinib) as adjuvant therapy for non-small cell lung cancer

December 26, 2020·2 min read
Second COVID-19 Vaccine AuthorizedHealth News

Second COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized

FDA grants an EUA for Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine

December 22, 2020·2 min read
Holiday Gatherings During COVID-19Health News

Holiday Gatherings During COVID-19

How to have a happy, healthy holiday gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic

December 21, 2020·3 min read
Safe Toys This Holiday SeasonHealth News

Safe Toys This Holiday Season

Everything you need to know about toy safety this holiday season

December 20, 2020·3 min read
CDC Recommends Pfizer’s COVID-19 VaccineHealth News

CDC Recommends Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine

CDC director signs recommendation to use Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

December 20, 2020·1 min read
Approved: First Fully At-Home OTC COVID-19 TestHealth News

Approved: First Fully At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test

FDA approves Ellume COVID-19 Home Test to detect coronavirus

December 17, 2020·3 min read
Weight Management Rx Now Approved for KidsHealth News

Weight Management Rx Now Approved for Kids

FDA approves Saxenda (liraglutide) for weight management in children

December 15, 2020·2 min read
Rolling Out the COVID-19 VaccineHealth News

Rolling Out the COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine could immunize 100 million US residents in three months

December 14, 2020·2 min read
FDA Approves First COVID-19 VaccineHealth News

FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine

FDA grants emergency use authorization for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

December 14, 2020·2 min read
Common Diabetes Rx Gets Label UpdateHealth News

Common Diabetes Rx Gets Label Update

FDA approves label changes for sitagliptin-containing medications

December 11, 2020·1 min read
Understanding Cold-Induced AsthmaHealth News

Understanding Cold-Induced Asthma

Winter weather can trigger asthma symptoms

December 9, 2020·2 min read
At-Home COVID-19 and Flu Test ApprovedHealth News

At-Home COVID-19 and Flu Test Approved

FDA approves at-home Quest Diagnostics test to detect COVID-19 and flu

December 8, 2020·2 min read
COVID-19 Update: 12/7/20Health News

COVID-19 Update: 12/7/20

US COVID-19 case count climbs to 14,041,436

December 7, 2020·2 min read
Norovirus: The Winter Vomiting BugHealth News

Norovirus: The Winter Vomiting Bug

Everything you need to know about norovirus this winter

December 7, 2020·2 min read