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E. Coli Outbreak Tied to LettuceHealth News

E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Lettuce

E. coli outbreak tied to romaine lettuce has affected more than 20 states

May 7, 2018·2 min read
What World Hand Hygiene Day Means for YouHealth News

What World Hand Hygiene Day Means for You

Sepsis prevention takes the spotlight on World Hand Hygiene Day

May 5, 2018·2 min read
Cracking Down on Misleading E-LiquidsHealth News

Cracking Down on Misleading E-Liquids

Officials take action on e-liquids that imitate juices, candies and cookies

May 3, 2018·2 min read
Are You Truly Allergic to Penicillin? Health News

Are You Truly Allergic to Penicillin?

Your penicillin allergy may not be a true allergy

May 1, 2018·4 min read
Sale of Contraception Device RestrictedHealth News

Sale of Contraception Device Restricted

FDA restricts sale and distribution of Essure contraception device

April 30, 2018·2 min read
Caffeine in Supplements May Pose RisksHealth News

Caffeine in Supplements May Pose Risks

FDA warns of dangerously high caffeine content in some supplements

April 28, 2018·2 min read
A High-Tech Test for a Diabetes Related Eye ProblemHealth News

A High-Tech Test for a Diabetes Related Eye Problem

Newly approved device uses artificial intelligence to detect diabetes related retinopathy

April 27, 2018·2 min read
Test for Emerging Pathogen Gets Green LightHealth News

Test for Emerging Pathogen Gets Green Light

Newly approved test is first to identify Candida auris infections

April 26, 2018·1 min read
Depression and Your HeartHealth News

Depression and Your Heart

Depression may worsen outcomes for patients with heart disease

April 24, 2018·2 min read
Can You Trust Online Health Message Boards?Health News

Can You Trust Online Health Message Boards?

Online medical advice about heart defibrillators may not be accurate

April 20, 2018·4 min read
Choosing the Right Allergy MedicationHealth News

Choosing the Right Allergy Medication

Enter this allergy season with an understanding of the available medications

April 19, 2018·3 min read
Going Gluten-Free: What You Need to KnowHealth News

Going Gluten-Free: What You Need to Know

Debunking common misconceptions about gluten-free diets

April 18, 2018·3 min read
Managing Blood PressureHealth News

Managing Blood Pressure

Exercise can help blood pressure, but many people would choose other methods

April 17, 2018·3 min read
Autism Drug Gets 'Breakthrough' StatusHealth News

Autism Drug Gets 'Breakthrough' Status

FDA grants breakthrough therapy designation to autism drug balovaptan

April 15, 2018·1 min read
Germs and Antibiotic ResistanceHealth News

Germs and Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic-resistant germs were widespread across the US

April 14, 2018·2 min read
Cryotherapy a Cool Trend After All?Health News

Cryotherapy a Cool Trend After All?

Whole-body cryotherapy lacks health evidence and may pose risks

April 12, 2018·3 min read
Kratom Products Tied to SalmonellaHealth News

Kratom Products Tied to Salmonella

FDA orders recall of kratom products due to salmonella risk

April 9, 2018·2 min read
Noisy Jobs and Your HeartHealth News

Noisy Jobs and Your Heart

Noisy jobs may be tied to high blood pressure and high cholesterol

April 6, 2018·1 min read
New Treatment Option for Plaque PsoriasisFDA Approvals

New Treatment Option for Plaque Psoriasis

Ilumya (tildrakizumab-asmn) approved to treat plaque psoriasis

April 5, 2018·1 min read
Breast Implants and LymphomaHealth News

Breast Implants and Lymphoma

Breast implants associated with a type of lymphoma

April 4, 2018·2 min read
Tai Chi vs. Exercise for Chronic PainHealth News

Tai Chi vs. Exercise for Chronic Pain

Tai chi may help with fibromyalgia more than aerobic exercise

April 3, 2018·1 min read
Heart Health: A Problem for Most in the USHealth News

Heart Health: A Problem for Most in the US

Cardiovascular health was not optimal in most American patients

April 2, 2018·1 min read
Mumps Cases on the RiseHealth News

Mumps Cases on the Rise

US mumps cases dramatically increased in past two years

March 31, 2018·1 min read
Radio-Advertised ED Products Are a No-GoHealth News

Radio-Advertised ED Products Are a No-Go

FDA issues warning for unapproved erectile dysfunction products

March 29, 2018·1 min read