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Health NewsFlood Safety Tips
What to do before, during and after a flood
Health NewsWhat to Do About Wildfires
Protect your family and home from wildfires this summer
Health NewsDo You Drink Enough Water?
Staying hydrated is a necessity for good health
Health NewsHeart Failure May Harm Women More
Among patients with heart failure, women were more likely to die than men
Health NewsNew Device Guides Breast Cancer Biopsies
FDA approves Sentimag System to guide breast cancer biopsies
Health NewsBirth Control Device to Be Discontinued
Bayer announced plans to stop making or selling Essure in the US
Health NewsDon’t Let Oysters Ruin Your Summer
Summer Vibrio outbreaks highlight importance of careful seafood consumption
Health NewsHealthy Moms, Healthy Kids
Mothers who maintain a healthy lifestyle may reduce obesity risk in their kids
Health NewsMalaria Drug Gets Green Light
FDA approves Krintafel (tafenoquine) to prevent malaria relapse
Health NewsNewer Blood Thinners Tied to Lower Bleeding Risk
Compared to warfarin, newer blood thinners may carry lower risk of bleeding
Health NewsBRCA Mutations: Who Should Get Tested?
All you need to know about testing for breast cancer gene mutations
Health NewsSolid Foods, Better Sleep?
Early introduction of solid foods may improve infants' sleep
Health NewsA Mental Health Benefit of Folic Acid in Pregnancy
Prenatal exposure to folic acid may reduce later risk of mental illness
Health NewsSmallpox Rx Approved
TPOXX (tecovirimat) approved to treat smallpox
Health NewsNew Warning for Common Antibiotics
FDA issues class-wide warning for fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Health NewsPoison Ivy, Oak and Sumac — Oh My!
Everything you need to know about poison ivy, oak and sumac
Health NewsStop Smoking with These 6 Tips
A guide to help you stop smoking once and for all
Health NewsPaint Exposure and MS: A Possible Link
Solvents like paint and varnish tied to raised multiple sclerosis risk
Health NewsFDA Approves Device for Emphysema
Zephyr Endobronchial Valve approved to treat emphysema-related breathing issues
Health NewsCholesterol: What Are Your Numbers?
Understanding cholesterol levels: the good and the bad
Health News'Artificial Pancreas' Approved for Children
Medtronic's MiniMed 670G system approved for children with type 1 diabetes
Health NewsPreparing for a Tropical Storm
How to stay safe when a tropical storm is heading your way
Health NewsUnderstanding Youth Tobacco Use
E-cig use remained common as youth tobacco use decreased overall
Health NewsIllegal Online Pharmacies: Are You at Risk?
FDA warns consumers about illegal online pharmacies marketing opioids