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FDA ApprovalsHelp for Carcinoid Syndrome Diarrhea
Xermelo (telotristat ethyl) approved to treat carcinoid syndrome diarrhea
FDA ApprovalsNew Rx Bites Back Against Dust Mites
Odactra approved to treat house dust mite allergies
Health NewsKeeping Breast Cancer from Coming Back
Exercise appeared to be most important way to help prevent breast cancer recurrence
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Health NewsTestosterone Therapy: The Ups and Downs
Testosterone therapy in older men showed mixed potential outcomes
Health NewsSalt and Blood Pressure in Kidney Disease
Limiting salt in patients with chronic kidney disease may decrease blood pressure
Health NewsSpray to Keep Mosquitoes Away
DEET and PMD spray-on mosquito repellents appeared most effective
Health NewsGood News for Preterm Infants
Preterm infant survival rates appear to be rising
Health NewsWhat Belly Fat May Mean for Your Health
Diabetes, heart disease risk was raised in people with higher waist-to-hip ratio
Prescription DrugsEpilepsy Rx: Old Vs. New
Older epilepsy medications may be being prescribed to some patients
Health NewsThe Problem with False Positives
False positive mammogram results may make women delay or skip next screening
Health NewsWhat Might Come After Vaping
Vaping among teens linked to future cigarette smoking
Health NewsHPV Vaccine Guidelines Get Thumbs Up
American Cancer Society endorsed updated HPV vaccine guidelines
FDA ApprovalsNew Psoriasis Rx Gets Green Light
Siliq (brodalumab) approved to treat plaque psoriasis
Health NewsDripping: A Possible New E-Cig Trend
E-cigarette 'dripping' may expose users to more toxic chemicals
Health NewsPet Medications Can Put Kids at Risk
Veterinary medication exposure in children was common reason for poison center calls
Health NewsLots of Kids May Have Aching Backs
Lower back pain was common in school-aged children
Health NewsThe Benefits of Using Your Brain
Mild cognitive impairment risk was lower in older adults who did brain-stimulating activities
FDA ApprovalsA New Rx for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Emflaza (deflazacort) approved to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Health NewsWhen Using Your Head Might Hurt
Soccer headers may cause concussion symptoms
Health NewsMeal Planning and Your Heart
Heart health may be affected by meal planning and timing
FDA AlertsSeveral Supplements May Contain Hidden Ingredients
Hidden drug ingredients found in sexual enhancement, weight loss supplements
FDA AlertsCheck Your Skin Care Products for This Ingredient
Chlorhexidine gluconate skin products get allergic reaction warning from FDA
FDA ApprovalsSchizophrenia Rx Now Approved for Teens
Sunovion's Latuda (lurasidone) approved to treat schizophrenia in teens
OTCThere's a New Allergy Med on Pharmacy Shelves
Xyzal (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) approved as OTC allergy medication