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Health NewsThe Health Benefits for Weekend Warriors
Exercise in one or two weekly sessions may lower risk of death
Health NewsPreventing Peanut Allergies
Peanut allergy prevention clinical guidelines released
Health NewsWhy Folic Acid Is Important for Women
Folic acid supplement recommended for women who may become pregnant
Health NewsParental Obesity Might Affect Child Development
Obesity in father may be tied to delays in personal-social functioning in child
Health NewsAll You Need to Know About Earwax
Earwax management guidelines updated by expert panel
Health NewsOmega-3s and Your Heart
Omega-3 fatty acids may lower coronary heart disease risk
Health NewsTeens and Muscle-Building Supplements
Muscle-building dietary supplement access and misinformation may be common for teens
Health NewsHow Alcohol Affects Your Heart
Alcohol abuse tied to cardiovascular problems like heart failure, heart attack
Health NewsRotavirus Vaccine Showing Promise
Rotavirus vaccine program introduction tied to fall in doctor visits in UK
Health NewsZika and Birth Defects
Zika virus birth defect numbers reported by CDC
FDA AlertsThese Supplements May Contain Hidden Ingredients
Sexual enhancement supplements may contain hidden ingredients that could pose health risks
FDA ApprovalsApproved: First Rx for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinraza (nusinersen) approved to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Health NewsWhat You Should Know About Opioids
Prescription opioid questions to ask your health care provider
Health NewsMumps Cases Surge
Mumps outbreaks reached highest level in last 10 years, CDC says
FDA ApprovalsA New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
Rubraca (rucaparib) approved to treat certain ovarian cancer type
Health NewsGrapes May Be Dangerous for Kids
Whole grapes may pose choking hazard to young children
FDA AlertsFDA Warns of Diabetes Rx Risk
Type 2 diabetes medication pioglitazone may be tied to bladder cancer risk
Health NewsA New Warning for Anesthesia and Sedation Drugs
Anesthesia, sedation drugs during pregnancy or in young children may affect brain development
Health NewsThe Power of Pets for Your Mental Health
Pets may have therapeutic benefits for owners with mental health conditions
FDA ApprovalsA Once-a-Day Rx for Type 2 Diabetes
Synjardy XR (empagliflozin/metformin hydrochloride) approved to treat type 2 diabetes
FDA ApprovalsA New Player in Eczema Treatment
Eucrisa (crisaborole) approved to treat eczema
Health NewsBreast Cancer Survival: Going Up
Breast cancer mortality on the decline in many countries
Health NewsHow Walking Might Help Those on Dialysis
Home-based walking program for patients on dialysis may be beneficial
Health NewsSafe Smoking? No Such Thing
Smoking cigarettes in small amounts linked to earlier death