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Health NewsMonitoring Blood Sugar Without the Finger-Stick
FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System approved for diabetes care
Health NewsDropping Daily Aspirin May Endanger Your Heart
Stopping daily aspirin therapy may increase risk of heart attack and stroke
Health NewsFor Heart Attack Survival, Age Makes a Difference
Hospital mortality rates for heart attacks differed for older and younger patients
Health NewsA Look at Teen Concussion Rates
Around 20 percent of teens have been diagnosed with a concussion
Health NewsOn the Rise: Lung Disease Deaths
Chronic respiratory disease death rate spiked in recent decades
Health NewsThe Burden of Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression may affect women years after they give birth
Health NewsAll Types of Exercise Tied to Benefits
All kinds of physical activity tied to reduced risk of heart disease and death
FDA ApprovalsApproved: First Biosimilar Rx for Cancer
Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb), a biosimilar to Avastin, approved to treat cancer
FDA ApprovalsNew Lymphoma Rx Gets Green Light
Aliqopa (copanlisib) approved to treat relapsed follicular lymphoma in adults
Health NewsSteady Efforts May Mean Long-Term Weight Loss
Losing weight consistently each week tied to long-term weight loss success
Health NewsThe Problem with Delaying Insulin
Many patients with diabetes may initially decline insulin
Health NewsA Roadblock in Stroke Prevention
Stroke death rate improvement has stalled in US after years of progress
Health NewsFats, Carbs and Your Health
Moderate intake of fats, fruits and vegetables may promote longevity
Health NewsKidney Rx May Block Other Medications
Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate) may require separate dosing
Health NewsIntroducing Peanuts to Infants
FDA makes statement on introducing peanuts to infants at risk of peanut allergy
Health NewsObesity: Still a Big Problem in the US
Obesity rates remained high across the United States
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Health NewsHow Diet May Affect Your Colorectal Cancer Risk
Whole grains may reduce colorectal cancer risk, while processed meats may increase it
Health NewsProtect Yourself from Severe Infections
CDC urges early recognition and timely treatment of sepsis
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Health NewsHIV Combo Rx Found Safe for Teens
Truvada (tenofovir and emtricitabine) may safely reduce HIV risk in teen boys
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Health NewsBlood Pressure Control: The Impact of Starting Early
High blood pressure treatment and control were lacking for some young adults
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FDA ApprovalsFirst-Ever Gene Therapy Approved in US
Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel) approved to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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FDA ApprovalsLeukemia Rx Gets FDA Approval
Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin) approved to treat acute myeloid leukemia
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FDA ApprovalsFDA Gives Thumbs Up to New Antibiotic
Vabomere (meropenem and vaborbactam) approved to treat urinary tract and kidney infections