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MMA and Head Injuries: An Unknown RiskHealth News

MMA and Head Injuries: An Unknown Risk

Traumatic brain injuries in mixed martial arts may put athletes at risk

January 3, 2018·2 min read
New Rx to Treat Very Low Blood PressureFDA Approvals

New Rx to Treat Very Low Blood Pressure

Giapreza (angiotensin II) approved to raise blood pressure in adults with shock

January 3, 2018·1 min read
HIV and the Hepatitis B VaccineHealth News

HIV and the Hepatitis B Vaccine

Many people with HIV may not receive the hepatitis B vaccine

January 1, 2018·1 min read
FDA Removes Warning for Some InhalersHealth News

FDA Removes Warning for Some Inhalers

Asthma-related death warning removed for some combination inhalers

December 29, 2017·1 min read
FDA Approved Treatment Option - Non Small Cell Lung CancerHealth News

FDA Approved Treatment Option - Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

An Approved Treatment Option For Previously Treated Advanced NSCLC. Learn More.

December 28, 2017·1 min read
Teens and Substance UseHealth News

Teens and Substance Use

How teens are using e-cigs, marijuana, opioids and more

December 28, 2017·2 min read
New Gene Therapy for Vision LossFDA Approvals

New Gene Therapy for Vision Loss

Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec-rzyl) approved to combat inherited vision loss

December 28, 2017·1 min read
Breast Cancer: Knowing Your OptionsHealth News

Breast Cancer: Knowing Your Options

Women with breast cancer may feel uninformed about treatment options

December 24, 2017·2 min read
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Osteoporosis Information

Treatment Is Available To Help Manage Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

December 24, 2017·1 min read
Egg Allergy? Flu Shots May Be OKHealth News

Egg Allergy? Flu Shots May Be OK

Flu shots may be safe for people with egg allergies, according to new guidelines

December 23, 2017·2 min read
This Year's Flu Shot: What You Need to KnowHealth News

This Year's Flu Shot: What You Need to Know

CDC recommends getting a flu vaccine even if it's not a 'good' match

December 22, 2017·2 min read
Monitoring Zika's EffectsHealth News

Monitoring Zika's Effects

Congenital Zika virus infection may affect development through age 2

December 21, 2017·2 min read
New Rx Approved for Rare Autoimmune DiseaseFDA Approvals

New Rx Approved for Rare Autoimmune Disease

Nucala (mepolizumab) approved for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

December 20, 2017·1 min read
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No One Understands My Migraine - You Don't Have To Suffer Alone

Stay Ahead of Your Migraine With Tips, Tools, and The Latest Migraine Info

December 18, 2017·1 min read
FDA: 'Snortable' Chocolate Powder Is a No-GoFDA Alerts

FDA: 'Snortable' Chocolate Powder Is a No-Go

FDA warns consumers about Legal Lean Syrup and Coco Loko

December 18, 2017·2 min read
The True Burden of Alzheimer'sHealth News

The True Burden of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment may affect 6 million Americans

December 16, 2017·1 min read
Window Blinds: Safety Threat to ChildrenHealth News

Window Blinds: Safety Threat to Children

Window blind cords can pose serious risks for children

December 15, 2017·2 min read
Heart Screening May Save Infants' LivesHealth News

Heart Screening May Save Infants' Lives

Critical congenital heart disease testing in infants may save lives

December 15, 2017·1 min read
New Insulin Product ApprovedFDA Approvals

New Insulin Product Approved

Admelog (insulin lispro injection) approved to treat diabetes

December 14, 2017·2 min read
HIV Risk: Don't Guess, Get a TestHealth News

HIV Risk: Don't Guess, Get a Test

HIV diagnosis time showed progress, but room for improvement remains

December 12, 2017·2 min read
Allergens Are EverywhereHealth News

Allergens Are Everywhere

Nearly every household in the US contained at least one allergen

December 12, 2017·2 min read
New Biosimilar Gets Green LightFDA Approvals

New Biosimilar Gets Green Light

Ogivri (trastuzumab-dkst) approved to treat breast and stomach cancers

December 10, 2017·1 min read
To Prevent Drug Interactions, Communication Is KeyHealth News

To Prevent Drug Interactions, Communication Is Key

Too little communication may raise older adults' risk of medication interactions

December 8, 2017·1 min read
How Diabetes and Obesity Affect Cancer RatesHealth News

How Diabetes and Obesity Affect Cancer Rates

Diabetes and obesity may be responsible for many cancer cases globally

December 7, 2017·1 min read