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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
First Treatment for COVID-19 Gets Green LightHealth News

First Treatment for COVID-19 Gets Green Light

FDA approves Veklury (remdesivir) to treat COVID-19

October 27, 2020·1 min read
Trick-or-Treating Health TipsHealth News

Trick-or-Treating Health Tips

Four ways to keep your kids safe and healthy this Halloween

October 25, 2020·3 min read
FDA Warns Against Supplements Containing Cesium SaltsHealth News

FDA Warns Against Supplements Containing Cesium Salts

Five companies under fire for marketing supplements with cesium chloride

October 23, 2020·2 min read
First Treatment for Ebola Gets Green LightHealth News

First Treatment for Ebola Gets Green Light

FDA approves Inmazeb to treat Ebola in adults and children

October 21, 2020·1 min read
Migraine Device Now Available OTCHealth News

Migraine Device Now Available OTC

FDA approves OTC Cefaly Dual to treat and prevent acute migraines

October 20, 2020·2 min read
NSAIDs During PregnancyHealth News

NSAIDs During Pregnancy

FDA warns against use of NSAIDs past 20 weeks of pregnancy

October 19, 2020·2 min read
FDA: Do Not Use 'Black Salve'Health News

FDA: Do Not Use 'Black Salve'

FDA warns against black salves or creams claiming to cure skin conditions

October 19, 2020·2 min read
OTC Advil/Tylenol Combo Now AvailableHealth News

OTC Advil/Tylenol Combo Now Available

First FDA-approved OTC combo pain reliever hits store shelves

October 16, 2020·1 min read
Common Diabetes Rx RecalledHealth News

Common Diabetes Rx Recalled

Cancer-causing impurity in some metformin products sparks recall

October 14, 2020·1 min read
Mammogram MythsHealth News

Mammogram Myths

Four mammogram myths debunked

October 11, 2020·2 min read
Brain-Eating Amoeba ExplainedHealth News

Brain-Eating Amoeba Explained

Everything you need to know about the 'brain-eating amoeba' Naegleria fowleri

October 9, 2020·2 min read
Flu Season Is Here: Your Daily Dose of TipsHealth News

Flu Season Is Here: Your Daily Dose of Tips

What you need to know about staying healthy this flu season

October 7, 2020·3 min read
Mammograms: What You Need to KnowHealth News

Mammograms: What You Need to Know

Mammograms can detect breast cancer early and promote early treatment

October 7, 2020·3 min read
Confusion Surrounding Aerosols and COVID-19Health News

Confusion Surrounding Aerosols and COVID-19

CDC retracts statement about aerosols causing COVID-19 spread

October 6, 2020·2 min read
Pneumococcal Vaccine FAQsHealth News

Pneumococcal Vaccine FAQs

Everything you need to know about the pneumococcal vaccine

October 4, 2020·2 min read
Obesity on the Rise in the USHealth News

Obesity on the Rise in the US

Obesity can worsen COVID-19 outcomes, and it's on the rise in US adults

October 3, 2020·1 min read
Detecting Breast Cancer EarlyHealth News

Detecting Breast Cancer Early

Regular breast self-exams can help women detect breast cancer earlier

October 1, 2020·3 min read
FDA Issues Warning About 'Benadryl Challenge'Health News

FDA Issues Warning About 'Benadryl Challenge'

FDA issues safety communication warning against high doses of Benadryl

September 30, 2020·2 min read
Holiday Safety During COVID-19Health News

Holiday Safety During COVID-19

How to stay safe during the holidays while the COVID-19 pandemic continues

September 29, 2020·2 min read
Common Anxiety Meds Get Stronger Warning Health News

Common Anxiety Meds Get Stronger Warning

FDA orders stronger warning and label changes for benzodiazepines

September 28, 2020·2 min read
Expanding Access to Children's VaccinesHealth News

Expanding Access to Children's Vaccines

Health officials permit pharmacists in all states to administer children's vaccines

September 23, 2020·2 min read
COVID-19 Update: 9/21/20Health News

COVID-19 Update: 9/21/20

US COVID-19 case count climbs to 6,786,352

September 21, 2020·2 min read
Warning: Water-Circulating Hot/Cold Therapy DevicesHealth News

Warning: Water-Circulating Hot/Cold Therapy Devices

FDA issues safety communication to avoid injury and ensure safe use

September 19, 2020·2 min read