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The ABCs of Vitamins and MineralsHealth News

The ABCs of Vitamins and Minerals

Small molecules that can pack a big punch for your health

August 7, 2019·4 min read
Unplug Before You Tuck InHealth News

Unplug Before You Tuck In

How your smartphone can affect your sleep

August 2, 2019·2 min read
Cosmetics Companies Under FireHealth News

Cosmetics Companies Under Fire

FDA warns cosmetics companies that made drug claims for their products

July 30, 2019·2 min read
Approved: Rx for Severe Low Blood SugarHealth News

Approved: Rx for Severe Low Blood Sugar

FDA approves Baqsimi nasal powder to treat severe low blood sugar

July 28, 2019·1 min read
Lyrica Generic Is a GoHealth News

Lyrica Generic Is a Go

FDA approves generic versions of Lyrica

July 27, 2019·2 min read
A New Rx for Chronic RhinosinusitisHealth News

A New Rx for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

FDA approves Dupixent (dupilumab) for nasal polyps and chronic rhinosinusitis

July 25, 2019·1 min read
Summer Allergies Health News

Summer Allergies

Steps to minimize summer allergy symptoms

July 24, 2019·2 min read
Summer Food SafetyHealth News

Summer Food Safety

Contaminated food can put a damper on your summer plans

July 19, 2019·2 min read
Watch Out for This Summer Pool ParasiteHealth News

Watch Out for This Summer Pool Parasite

CDC warns about pool parasite Cryptosporidium

July 16, 2019·2 min read
Testicular Cancer: What You Need to KnowHealth News

Testicular Cancer: What You Need to Know

Learn about testicular cancer symptoms, risk factors and treatments

July 8, 2019·3 min read
Mosquito Season: How to Fight BackHealth News

Mosquito Season: How to Fight Back

Ways to keep yourself and your family safe from mosquitoes

July 8, 2019·2 min read
Hot Outside? Here's How to Stay CoolHealth News

Hot Outside? Here's How to Stay Cool

Tips for staying cool, safe and healthy during the summer

July 6, 2019·2 min read
Staying Healthy in Hot WeatherHealth News

Staying Healthy in Hot Weather

Heat-related health concerns come with hotter temperatures

July 5, 2019·3 min read
Cybersecurity Risks and Insulin PumpsHealth News

Cybersecurity Risks and Insulin Pumps

FDA warns about cybersecurity risks tied to some Medtronic insulin pumps

July 4, 2019·2 min read
Companies Selling Kratom Products Under FireHealth News

Companies Selling Kratom Products Under Fire

FDA issues warnings regarding illegal, unapproved kratom products

June 29, 2019·2 min read
Botox Approved for ChildrenHealth News

Botox Approved for Children

FDA approves Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) for upper limb spasticity in children

June 28, 2019·2 min read
Diabetes Medication Now Approved for ChildrenHealth News

Diabetes Medication Now Approved for Children

FDA approves Victoza (liraglutide) for children with type 2 diabetes

June 26, 2019·2 min read
New Rx for Women Gets Green LightHealth News

New Rx for Women Gets Green Light

FDA approves Vyleesi (bremelanotide) for low sexual desire in women

June 26, 2019·2 min read
Another Biosimilar to HerceptinHealth News

Another Biosimilar to Herceptin

FDA approves Herceptin biosimilar Kanjinti (trastuzumab-anns)

June 22, 2019·1 min read
FDA Warns About Unauthorized Diabetes DevicesHealth News

FDA Warns About Unauthorized Diabetes Devices

Unauthorized devices for diabetes management may pose health risks

June 21, 2019·2 min read
Reducing Men's Cancer RiskHealth News

Reducing Men's Cancer Risk

Eight steps men can take to reduce their risk of cancer

June 16, 2019·3 min read
Marketing of IBS Device Is a GoHealth News

Marketing of IBS Device Is a Go

FDA approves marketing of IB-Stim, a device to relieve IBS-related pain

June 14, 2019·1 min read
What You Need to Know for Men's Health MonthHealth News

What You Need to Know for Men's Health Month

Lifestyle and diet choices can reduce your risk for prostate cancer

June 12, 2019·2 min read
Don’t Miss a BeatHealth News

Don’t Miss a Beat

These heart-healthy habits can reduce your risk of atrial fibrillation

June 11, 2019·3 min read