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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
Winter Safety TipsHealth News

Winter Safety Tips

How to prepare for a safe and healthy winter

December 5, 2020·3 min read
Combo Treatment for COVID-19 Gets Green LightHealth News

Combo Treatment for COVID-19 Gets Green Light

FDA approves baricitinib with remdesivir for those in the hospital with COVID-19

December 1, 2020·1 min read
Flu Rx Gets New IndicationHealth News

Flu Rx Gets New Indication

FDA approves Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) to prevent flu after exposure

November 30, 2020·2 min read
First At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Test Gets Green LightHealth News

First At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Test Gets Green Light

New at-home COVID-19 test gives results in 30 minutes or less

November 30, 2020·2 min read
Thanksgiving Safety During COVID-19Health News

Thanksgiving Safety During COVID-19

How to stay safe this Thanksgiving while the COVID-19 pandemic continues

November 23, 2020·2 min read
Seven Ways to Make Thanksgiving HealthierHealth News

Seven Ways to Make Thanksgiving Healthier

Thanksgiving can still be a delicious splurge without packing on pounds

November 22, 2020·5 min read
Two COVID-19 Vaccines Showing PromiseHealth News

Two COVID-19 Vaccines Showing Promise

COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer showed strong results in early tests

November 20, 2020·2 min read
Celebrating National Diabetes MonthHealth News

Celebrating National Diabetes Month

Celebrate National Diabetes Month by improving your diabetes management

November 19, 2020·3 min read
Medicare Open Enrollment 2021: Oct. 15 to Dec. 7Health News

Medicare Open Enrollment 2021: Oct. 15 to Dec. 7

Medicare Open Enrollment is on now. Here's what you need to know

November 16, 2020·2 min read
New COVID-19 Rx ApprovedHealth News

New COVID-19 Rx Approved

FDA issues emergency use authorization for bamlanivimab as COVID-19 Rx

November 15, 2020·2 min read
New Test to Detect COVID Antibodies Gets Green LightHealth News

New Test to Detect COVID Antibodies Gets Green Light

FDA approves first test to detect neutralizing antibodies from COVID-19

November 13, 2020·1 min read
Approved: New Device for NightmaresHealth News

Approved: New Device for Nightmares

FDA approves Nightware for sleep problems linked to nightmares

November 12, 2020·2 min read
COVID Testing: UpdateHealth News

COVID Testing: Update

Everything you need to know about collecting samples for COVID-19 tests

November 10, 2020·2 min read
Outbreak Linked to Deli MeatsHealth News

Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats

Health officials are investigating a Listeria outbreak tied to deli meats

November 9, 2020·2 min read
The Flu vs. COVID-19Health News

The Flu vs. COVID-19

How to tell the difference between COVID-19 and the flu

November 4, 2020·3 min read
Common Lice Treatment Approved as OTCHealth News

Common Lice Treatment Approved as OTC

FDA approves switch of Sklice (ivermectin) from Rx to OTC

November 3, 2020·2 min read
COVID-19 Update: 10/26/20Health News

COVID-19 Update: 10/26/20

US COVID-19 case count climbs to 8,469,976

November 2, 2020·2 min read
Halloween Eye SafetyHealth News

Halloween Eye Safety

Don't let your Halloween costume put your eyes at risk

October 31, 2020·2 min read
Halloween Safety During COVID-19Health News

Halloween Safety During COVID-19

How to celebrate Halloween safely as the COVID-19 pandemic continues

October 30, 2020·2 min read
Hidden Drugs in 'Brain-Boosting' SupplementsHealth News

Hidden Drugs in 'Brain-Boosting' Supplements

Researchers find five unapproved drugs in cognitive enhancement supplements

October 29, 2020·1 min read