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Health NewsThe Impact of the Rotavirus Vaccine
Rotavirus vaccine prevented diarrhea hospitalizations for children
Health NewsAs Strokes Decline, Men May See the Benefits
Stroke rate in men may be decreasing while staying the same for women
Prescription DrugsThe Burden of Opioid Misuse
Prescription opioid misuse was relatively common in US adults
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Health NewsPreventing Dementia
Dementia may be preventable for many patients
FDA ApprovalsA Shorter Treatment for Hepatitis C
Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir) approved to treat hepatitis C virus
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FDA ApprovalsRx Approved to Help After Stem Cell Transplant
Imbruvica (ibrutinib) approved to treat chronic graft versus host disease
FDA ApprovalsA New Combo Rx to Fight Leukemia
Vyxeos (daunorubicin and cytarabine) approved to treat acute myeloid leukemia
FDA ApprovalsCancer Rx Can Now Treat Adolescents
Yervoy (ipilimumab) approved to treat skin cancer in adolescents
Health NewsHealthy Habits May Help with Pregnancy
Moderate exercise, healthy diet may improve women's health during pregnancy
Health NewsA Missed Opportunity After a Heart Attack
Smoking cessation medication use after heart attacks may be low
FDA ApprovalsNew Leukemia Rx Approved
Idhifa (enasidenib) approved to treat acute myeloid leukemia
Health NewsWeight Gain in Adulthood May Pose Serious Risks
Weight gain in early and middle adulthood tied to raised risk of chronic disease
Health NewsThe Link Between Diabetes and ED
Men with diabetes may face higher risk of erectile dysfunction
FDA AlertsOutbreak Linked to Papayas
Salmonella outbreak linked to papayas under investigation
Health NewsThe Risks of Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners may lead to weight gain, diabetes, heart disease
Health NewsDiabetes Across the US
Millions have diabetes or prediabetes and do not realize it
Prescription DrugsOpioid Prescriptions: A Persistent Problem
Opioid prescription rates remained high and varied by county
Health NewsYour Work Hours Might Affect Your Heart
Working long hours tied to raised risk of developing atrial fibrillation
Prescription DrugsNew Breast Cancer Rx Class Gets Good Review
Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors had manageable side effects in treating breast cancer
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FDA ApprovalsNew Hepatitis Rx Approved
Vosevi (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, voxilaprevir) approved to treat hepatitis C virus
Prescription DrugsWhy Some Stroke Survivors Skip Their Statins
Stroke survivors skipped potentially lifesaving statins over side effect concerns
Health NewsIs Prostate Cancer Surgery Recommended For Everyone?
Surgery for early prostate cancer may not be more beneficial than observation
Prescription DrugsChoosing the Right Depression Rx
Adding aripiprazole may be more effective than switching to bupropion for depression
FDA ApprovalsNew Rx May Keep Breast Cancer Away
Nerlynx (neratinib) approved to prevent breast cancer from returning