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Health NewsDepression in Kids: The Early Signs
Major depressive disorder in children may have early warning signs
Health NewsThe Case for Age Restrictions on Tanning
Skin cancer cases and deaths might decrease with tanning age restrictions
Health NewsThe Cost of Sleeping Trouble
Insufficient sleep may cost US economy billions and pose health risks
Health NewsWhen Blood Pressure Readings Aren't Accurate
Blood pressure may be normal in clinic but high during daily activities
Health NewsJardiance Gets a New Job
Jardiance (empagliflozin) approved to reduce heart disease death risk in those with type 2 diabetes
Health NewsTestosterone, Blood Clots and Time
Blood clot risk with testosterone treatment may peak within first six months
Health NewsYounger Smokers May Face Greater Risk
Heart attack risk may be much higher in smokers younger than 50
Health NewsThe Best Exercises for a Long Life
Exercise types linked to lower risk of death from any cause
FDA ApprovalsA New Type 2 Diabetes Fighter
Soliqua (insulin glargine and lixisenatide) approved to treat type 2 diabetes
FDA ApprovalsNew Diabetes Rx Gets FDA Go-Ahead
Xultophy (insulin degludec and liraglutide) approved to treat type 2 diabetes
FDA AlertsNew Warning for Permanent Birth Control Device
Essure birth control device gets new labeling changes approved by FDA
Health NewsFrom Short Sleep to Sugary Drinks
Sleep habits may be tied to sugar-sweetened beverage consumption
Health NewsBlood Pressure: Like Parent, Like Child
High blood pressure risk higher for adult children of parents with hypertension when diagnosed before age 55
Health NewsHigh Blood Pressure Around the World
High blood pressure estimated to affect 1.13 billion people globally
Health NewsWhy Athletes Should Keep an Eye on Their Eyes
Sports-related eye injuries leading to ER visits occurred in high numbers
Health NewsUS Children Facing More Serious Infections
Drug-resistant infections increased among children in US hospitals
Health NewsCancer Diagnosis Age and Your Heart
Cancer diagnosis age may help determine heart disease death risk
FDA ApprovalsA New Job for Opdivo
Opdivo (nivolumab) approved to treat squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
FDA ApprovalsIntrarosa Gets FDA Green Light
Intrarosa (prasterone) approved to treat painful sex due to menopause
Health NewsKeeping Asthma in Check
Asthma medications accessible at school and receiving flu shots may help children with asthma stay healthy
Health NewsE-Cigs May Be Just the Beginning
Vaping may be linked to heavy combustible cigarette smoking
Health NewsThe Risks of Yo-Yo Dieting
Yo-yo dieting may increase heart disease risk
Health NewsHow to Introduce Your Infant to Peanuts
Guidelines for introducing peanut-containing foods to infants get an update
FDA ApprovalsNew Hep B Treatment Gets Green Light
Vemlidy (tenofovir alafenamide) approved to treat hepatitis B infection