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Prescription DrugsThe Rx That Could Prevent Countless Strokes
Anticoagulant medications may help prevent strokes in patients with AFib
Health NewsTraveling and the Measles Vaccine
Many eligible travelers didn't receive measles vaccine before going abroad
Health NewsHeart Health: Knowledge Is Half the Battle
Heart health knowledge may not always lead to health improvements
Health NewsWho Should Really Go Gluten-Free
Gluten-free diet didn't help heart health in those without celiac disease
Health NewsThese Lead Tests May Be Inaccurate
Some Magellan Diagnostics lead test results may be inaccurate
Health NewsThe Future of Tuberculosis
Drug-resistant tuberculosis expected to increase in certain countries, CDC says
FDA ApprovalsFirst-of-Its-Kind Device Treats Birth Defect
Flourish Pediatric Esophageal Atresia Anastomosis approved to treat gap in the esophagus
Health NewsHow Weight Loss Might Help Your Knees
Weight loss may slow down degeneration of knee cartilage
Health NewsA Healthy Heart Can Last a Lifetime
Good heart health in middle age tied to longer, healthier life
FDA AlertsCommon Diabetes Rx Gets a New Warning
Canagliflozin (Invokana, Invokamet) tied to increased amputation risk
Health NewsActive Kids Make Healthier Adults
Exercise in childhood may reduce health costs in adulthood
Health NewsThe Benefits of an Active Commute
Cycling or walking to work tied to decreased health risks
Health NewsWarning for Common Antibiotics Updated
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics side effects warning updated by FDA
Health NewsEnergy Drinks and Your Heart
Energy drinks tied to cardiovascular and blood pressure changes
Prescription DrugsSticking with Statins After Heart Attack
Statin adherence after heart attack decreased for many patients
FDA ApprovalsA New Rx for ALS
Radicava (edaravone) approved to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
FDA ApprovalsNew Cancer Rx Gets FDA Thumbs Up
Imfinzi (durvalumab) approved to treat cancer of the bladder and urinary tract
FDA ApprovalsThere's a New Treatment for Batten Disease
Brineura (cerliponase alfa) approved to treat symptoms of a form of Batten disease
FDA ApprovalsNew Rx Treats Common Blood Cancer
Rydapt (midostaurin) approved to treat acute myeloid leukemia
FDA ApprovalsFirst Liver Cancer Rx in Almost 10 Years
Stivarga (regorafenib) approved by FDA to treat liver cancer
Health NewsWhat's New: Anesthesia and Sedation Med Labels
FDA approves label changes for children's anesthesia and sedation medications
FDA ApprovalsLung Cancer Gets New Treatment
Alunbrigtm (brigatinib) approved to treat non-small cell lung cancer
FDA AlertsDon't Be Fooled by Cancer 'Cure' Products
Companies selling fraudulent cancer 'cure' products get warning from FDA
FDA AlertsFDA Warns Against Autism 'Cures'
Products claiming to cure autism have not been proven safe or effective