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Health NewsProcessed Foods: A Potential Cancer Risk
Highly processed food intake tied to increased risk of cancer
Health NewsOn the Horizon: Rx for Alzheimer's Disease Psychosis
Nuplazid (pimavanserin) may relieve symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease psychosis
FDA ApprovalsA New Rx for Cystic Fibrosis
Symdeko (tezacaftor/ivacaftor) approved to treat cystic fibrosis
Health NewsOpioids and Infection Risk
Opioid use tied to increased risk of pneumonia and meningitis
Health NewsWarfarin Monitoring: An Update
FDA releases new information on warfarin INR test meters
Health NewsUnderstanding Your Imaging Exam
Patients may want more information about upcoming imaging exams
Health NewsNew Prostate Cancer Rx Gets Green Light
Erleada (apalutamide) approved to treat certain type of prostate cancer
Health NewsA Blood Test for Concussions
Banyan Brain Trauma Indicator evaluates concussions through a blood test
Health NewsKicking the Habit: 'Every Try Counts'
New campaign encourages cigarette smokers to keep trying to quit
Health NewsKidney Stone Cases on the Rise
Kidney stones have become more common over the past 30 years
FDA ApprovalsA New Rx for a Rare Cancer
Lutathera (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate) approved to treat gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Health NewsAnother FDA Warning for a Common Diarrhea Drug
FDA limits packaging of Imodium (loperamide) to help prevent unsafe use
Health NewsHow Eating Speed Might Affect Weight Loss
Eating slowly tied to weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes
FDA ApprovalsA Triple Threat for HIV
Biktarvy (bictegravir, emtricitabine, tenofovir alafenamide) approved to treat HIV
Health NewsWhere Zika Spread, Birth Defects Were More Common
Parts of the United States with local Zika spread saw an increase in birth defects
Health NewsOpioid Cough Medicines: No Longer for Kids
Cough and cold medications that contain opioids could be unsafe for children
Health NewsDespite Decline, Asthma Attacks Still a Concern in Kids
Asthma attacks among children became less frequent but were still common
Health NewsFDA Warns of Kratom Risks
Kratom may contain opioid compounds and pose serious risks to users
Health NewsA Pacemaker for the Brain
Deep brain stimulation implant showed promise for Alzheimer's treatment
Health NewsTeen Drinking May Have Long-Term Effects
Drinking alcohol in late teen years could lead to liver problems in adulthood
Health NewsHow Screen Time Affects Teens' Emotions
High screen time tied to reduced psychological well-being in teens
Health NewsFighting the Flu
Health officials emphasize antiviral medications as flu cases spike
Health NewsGestational Diabetes and Your Heart Health
Gestational diabetes tied to later risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes
Health NewsThe Lasting Effects of Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries may increase dementia risk for decades