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Health NewsHealthy Diet: Small Changes, Big Results
Healthy diet improvements over time may lower risk of dying
Health NewsBreastfeeding: A Possible Hidden Benefit
Multiple sclerosis risk may be lower in mothers who breastfeed their babies
FDA ApprovalsGreen Light for First Sickle Cell Rx in 20 Years
Endari (L-glutamine oral powder) approved to treat sickle cell disease
Health NewsHome Medication Errors on the Rise
Medication errors linked to serious injury may be increasing
Health NewsThe Benefits of Your Morning Coffee
Coffee consumption tied to longer life in two new studies
FDA AlertsThese Cosmetics May Be Harmful
Recently recalled cosmetic items may pose health risks, according to FDA
Health NewsEpinephrine: Rarely Used When Needed Most
Children experiencing anaphylaxis rarely received epinephrine before ER visits
Health NewsThe Lowdown on Advance Directives
Many adults in the United States had not completed advance directives
Health NewsCooling Cap May Cut Hair Loss Tied to Chemo
DigniCap Cooling System approved to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss
Health NewsThe Link Between TBI and Dementia
Traumatic brain injuries tied to dementia in working-age adults
Prescription DrugsHeartburn Rx Tied to Serious Risk
Proton-pump inhibitors tied to raised risk of death
Health NewsSerious Infection Becoming More Common
Serious Clostridium difficile infections increased rapidly in recent years
Prescription DrugsWhy Some Women Don't Take Their Breast Cancer Rx
Tamoxifen adherence in women at risk of breast cancer lowered by symptom confusion
FDA ApprovalsNew Rx Approved to Prevent Blood Clots
Bevyxxa (betrixaban) approved to prevent blood clots in hospitalized patients
FDA ApprovalsNew Treatment for Rare Genetic Condition
Haegarda (C1 esterase inhibitor (human)) approved to prevent hereditary angioedema attacks
FDA ApprovalsCancer Rx Combo Gets Green Light
Tafinlar (dabrafenib) and Mekinist (trametinib) approved to treat lung cancer
FDA ApprovalsNew Antibiotic Approved
Baxdela (delafloxacin) approved to treat skin infections
Health NewsTeens Turn Away from Tobacco
Tobacco product use decreased among middle and high school students
Health NewsThe Dangers of Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers may pose various health risks, according to FDA
Health NewsVitamin D: Too Much of a Good Thing
Vitamin D supplementation above recommended limit may pose health risks
Health NewsYoga for Your Aching Back
Yoga may effectively ease chronic lower back pain
Health NewsHealthy Fats and Your Cholesterol
Healthy fats may help lower cholesterol levels, heart disease risk
Health NewsHow the HPV Vaccine Could Help the World
HPV vaccine could prevent 90 percent of HPV-related cancers globally
Health NewsThe National Burden of Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease estimated to affect 30 million Americans