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Health NewsSmartphones Might Sabotage Your Sleep
Smartphone screen time might negatively affect sleep quality and duration
Health NewsTdap During Pregnancy: Is It Safe?
Tdap vaccine during pregnancy not tied to microcephaly, structural birth defects
FDA AlertsBeware of These Diabetes Medications
Illegally marketed diabetes medications could be harmful, FDA warns
Health NewsHow Smartphones Affect Kids' Sleep
Portable electronic device use at bedtime may affect sleep for kids
FDA ApprovalsApproved: First Rx for Plaque Psoriasis in Children
Amgen's Enbrel (etanercept) approved by FDA to treat plaque psoriasis in children
FDA ApprovalsA New Player in C. Diff Treatment
Zinplava (bezlotoxumab) approved to prevent recurrent Clostridium difficile infection
Health NewsIn Breast Reconstruction, Age May Not Matter
Breast reconstruction benefits did not appear to be affected by age
Health NewsFor Kids, Summer May Not Be So Slim
Childhood obesity and overweight rates may rise during summer
Health NewsThe Eyes Have It: Supplements and Eye Health
High lutein consumption to fight macular degeneration may lead to crystal deposits in the eyes
Health NewsHow Your Dentist May Prevent Pneumonia
Pneumonia risk was lower in people who had regular dental visits
Health NewsA New Device to Prevent Strokes
Amplatzer PFO Occluder approved to help prevent strokes
Health NewsTestosterone Gets a New Warning
Testosterone, other anabolic androgenic steroids may pose abuse, dependence risks, FDA says
Health NewsHow Precision Medicine Helped Breast Cancer Treatment
Tumor genome testing has reduced overtreatment for breast cancer and maximized chemotherapy benefits, according to a study
Health NewsNew Recommendations for HPV Shots
HPV shot recommendations released by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health NewsNew Guidance for SIDS Prevention
Sudden infant death syndrome prevention recommendations released by American Academy of Pediatrics
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Prescription DrugsThat Anti-Inflammatory Rx May Have an Extra Benefit
Anti-inflammatory medications may help treat depression symptoms
Health NewsTo Manage Diabetes, Take a Walk
Short walks after meals may improve blood sugar for patients with type 2 diabetes
FDA ApprovalsA New Rx for Cancer of the Soft Tissues
Lartruvo (olaratumab) approved to treat soft tissue sarcoma
FDA ApprovalsTecentriq Gets a New Job
Tecentriq (atezolizumab) approved to treat lung cancer
Prescription DrugsHeart Rx Interactions: Talk to Your Doctor
Statins and heart disease medications may interact, but these interactions can be managed, reduced
Health NewsShould Sugary Drinks Be Taxed?
Sugary drink tax linked to lower consumption, according to WHO
Health NewsA Possible Risk of Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Androgen deprivation therapy in patients with prostate cancer may raise dementia risk
FDA ApprovalsFlublok Gets Expanded Approval
Flublok Quadrivalent approved by FDA to protect against four flu strains
Health NewsIdentifying Tough-to-Control Asthma
Asthma that is hard to control may have distinct features