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How a Sedentary Lifestyle Affects Your HealthHealth News

How a Sedentary Lifestyle Affects Your Health

Sedentary time may increase risk of death in frail and inactive adults

September 6, 2017·1 min read
Gaps in Newborn ScreeningHealth News

Gaps in Newborn Screening

Some infants are still not receiving recommended screenings at birth

September 5, 2017·1 min read
Teens and the Cancer-Preventing Vaccine Health News

Teens and the Cancer-Preventing Vaccine

Cancer-preventing HPV vaccine given to more than half of US teens

September 4, 2017·1 min read
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September 3, 2017·1 min read
First US Rx for Chagas Disease ApprovedFDA Approvals

First US Rx for Chagas Disease Approved

Benznidazole approved to treat children who have Chagas disease

September 3, 2017·1 min read
Inflammatory Disease Rx Gets Green LightFDA Approvals

Inflammatory Disease Rx Gets Green Light

Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm) approved to treat multiple inflammatory conditions

September 2, 2017·1 min read
The Benefits of Intensive Blood Pressure ControlHealth News

The Benefits of Intensive Blood Pressure Control

Intensive blood pressure control in high-risk patients may boost health

September 1, 2017·1 min read
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Learn About an FDA Approved Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

September 1, 2017·1 min read
Vitamin B and Lung Cancer: A Possible LinkHealth News

Vitamin B and Lung Cancer: A Possible Link

Heavy vitamin B6 and B12 intake may raise men's lung cancer risk

August 31, 2017·1 min read
The Threat of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisorderHealth News

The Threat of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder may be relatively common in children

August 30, 2017·1 min read
New Gout Combo Rx ApprovedFDA Approvals

New Gout Combo Rx Approved

Duzallo (lesinurad and allopurinol) approved to treat gout

August 29, 2017·1 min read
The Right Way to Wear ContactsHealth News

The Right Way to Wear Contacts

Incorrect use of contact lenses was common and could pose eye health risks

August 28, 2017·2 min read
When Heart Disease Meets DepressionHealth News

When Heart Disease Meets Depression

Depression during heart disease tied to higher risk of death

August 27, 2017·1 min read
PCOS: Why Definitions MatterHealth News

PCOS: Why Definitions Matter

Broad definition of polycystic ovary syndrome could change treatment decisions

August 26, 2017·1 min read
A Look at Women's Breast Cancer Treatment DecisionsHealth News

A Look at Women's Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions

Double mastectomy was common early-stage breast cancer treatment consideration

August 26, 2017·1 min read
Expanded Use for Ovarian Cancer RxFDA Approvals

Expanded Use for Ovarian Cancer Rx

Lynparza (olaparib) approved to treat epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer

August 24, 2017·1 min read
New Leukemia Treatment Gets Green Light FDA Approvals

New Leukemia Treatment Gets Green Light

Besponsa (inotuzumab ozogamicin) approved to treat type of leukemia

August 23, 2017·1 min read
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Learn About a Treatment Option Available for Rheumatoid Arthritis

August 23, 2017·1 min read
Common Anxiety Rx RecalledFDA Alerts

Common Anxiety Rx Recalled

Lorazepam liquid recalled for misprints on dosing droppers

August 22, 2017·1 min read
Medicare Enrollment is Right Around The CornerHealth News

Medicare Enrollment is Right Around The Corner

Medicare Part D plan enrollment frequently asked questions and answers

August 18, 2017·2 min read
Epilepsy on the RiseHealth News

Epilepsy on the Rise

Epilepsy cases may be increasing in the United States

August 18, 2017·1 min read
Yellow Fever Vaccine Out of StockHealth News

Yellow Fever Vaccine Out of Stock

Yellow fever vaccine for international travel out of stock in United States

August 17, 2017·1 min read
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August 16, 2017·1 min read
Check Your Cabinet for These SupplementsHealth News

Check Your Cabinet for These Supplements

FDA warns of potential contamination in several drugs and supplements

August 15, 2017·2 min read