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The Dangers of Dextromethorphan OverdoseHealth News

The Dangers of Dextromethorphan Overdose

Common cough and cold medicine dextromethorphan can be easily abused

March 15, 2019·2 min read
New Generic Valsartan ApprovedHealth News

New Generic Valsartan Approved

FDA approves new generic of Diovan (valsartan) to help with valsartan recalls and shortage

March 14, 2019·2 min read
Company Under Fire for Illegal Screening ToolHealth News

Company Under Fire for Illegal Screening Tool

Device designed to 'diagnose' diseases illegally marketed and sold

March 9, 2019·2 min read
First Interoperable Insulin Pump ApprovedHealth News

First Interoperable Insulin Pump Approved

Tandem's t:Slim X2 insulin pump approved for children and adults with diabetes

March 8, 2019·1 min read
New Nasal Spray for Depression Approved Health News

New Nasal Spray for Depression Approved

FDA approves Spravato (esketamine) for treatment-resistant depression

March 7, 2019·2 min read
Additional Blood Pressure Medications RecalledHealth News

Additional Blood Pressure Medications Recalled

Irbesartan and losartan products recalled due to possible cancer-causing impurity

March 5, 2019·3 min read
To Detox or Not to Detox?Health News

To Detox or Not to Detox?

Clearing up the confusion on the health effects of detox diets

March 3, 2019·2 min read
Ways to Improve Your SleepHealth News

Ways to Improve Your Sleep

Seven sleep habits that can make all the difference

March 1, 2019·4 min read
Is Testosterone Right for You?Health News

Is Testosterone Right for You?

Testosterone may not be right for everyone

February 26, 2019·3 min read
Out with It: New Tonsillectomy GuidelinesHealth News

Out with It: New Tonsillectomy Guidelines

Everything you need to know about getting your tonsils removed

February 25, 2019·2 min read
Fighting Perinatal DepressionHealth News

Fighting Perinatal Depression

Counseling recommended for women with raised perinatal depression risk

February 21, 2019·2 min read
Heated Tobacco Devices: Not a Safe OptionHealth News

Heated Tobacco Devices: Not a Safe Option

Heated tobacco devices caused same lung cell damage as smoking

February 20, 2019·2 min read
New Depression Treatment Nears FDA ApprovalHealth News

New Depression Treatment Nears FDA Approval

FDA committee supports approval of depression treatment Spravato (esketamine)

February 18, 2019·1 min read
Cracking Down on Illegal Alzheimer's TreatmentsHealth News

Cracking Down on Illegal Alzheimer's Treatments

FDA takes action against companies for illegally selling Alzheimer’s products

February 14, 2019·2 min read
Common Diet MistakesHealth News

Common Diet Mistakes

Avoid these five common diet mistakes

February 4, 2019·3 min read
First Generic Advair Diskus Gets Green LightHealth News

First Generic Advair Diskus Gets Green Light

FDA approves first Advair Diskus generic to treat asthma and COPD

February 3, 2019·1 min read
Washington Measles Outbreak Ignites State of EmergencyHealth News

Washington Measles Outbreak Ignites State of Emergency

State of Washington declared health emergency after reports of measles cases

January 30, 2019·2 min read
More Blood Pressure Medications RecalledHealth News

More Blood Pressure Medications Recalled

Losartan, valsartan and irbesartan products recalled due to possible cancer-causing impurity

January 29, 2019·2 min read
When the Weather Outside Is FrightfulHealth News

When the Weather Outside Is Frightful

Three winter safety and health recommendations for children

January 28, 2019·3 min read
A New Biosimilar for a Breast Cancer RxHealth News

A New Biosimilar for a Breast Cancer Rx

FDA approves Ontruzant (trastuzumab-dttb) to treat breast and stomach cancer

January 27, 2019·1 min read
Measles OutbreaksHealth News

Measles Outbreaks

What you need to know about measles outbreaks

January 26, 2019·2 min read
5 Common Diet PlansHealth News

5 Common Diet Plans

Common diet plans for weight loss

January 24, 2019·5 min read
Fiber and Your DietHealth News

Fiber and Your Diet

An easy guide to a high-fiber diet

January 22, 2019·2 min read
Flu Season Update: Millions AffectedHealth News

Flu Season Update: Millions Affected

The flu has sickened millions of Americans so far this season

January 21, 2019·2 min read