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FeaturesAre You Cleaning Your Contacts Correctly?
Correct contact lens cleaning may prevent eye infections, injury
Health NewsThere's a New Inflammatory Disease on the Block
Otulipenia, a rare inflammatory disease that primarily affects young children, discovered
Health NewsSurgery for Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis condition may improve with surgery
Health NewsNasal Spray Vs. Standard Flu Vaccine
Nasal spray flu vaccine appeared as effective as standard flu shot
Health NewsDiet, Exercise and Alzheimer's Risk
Alzheimer's-related plaque buildup may be prevented with healthy diet, exercise
Health NewsLong-Lived Parents May Mean Longer Life for You
Heart disease, other conditions were less likely in patients with longer-lived parents
Health NewsMS: The Benefit of Early Treatment
Multiple sclerosis treatment at early warning signs might slow progression
Health NewsHeart Health and Your Child
Heart health habits may be lacking in many US children
Health NewsMore Exercise, Less Disease
Breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke risk was lower in patients getting more exercise
FeaturesThe FDA Says Not to Buy These Products
Weight loss and sexual enhancement products often contained hidden, dangerous ingredients
Health NewsHow Soy Might Help Women with PCOS
Soy isoflavones in women with PCOS may lower diabetes and heart disease risk
Health NewsFDA Issues New E-Cig Rules
Sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors restricted under FDA ruling
Prescription DrugsTriple Diabetes Rx Combo May Work
Dapagliflozin, liraglutide and insulin combo for type 1 diabetes may help blood sugar control, weight loss
Health NewsKids and Chemical Eye Burns
Chemical eye burn risk was highest in young children
Health NewsHeaded for Menopause? Watch Your Health
Heart disease, diabetes and stroke risk factors may increase before menopause
OTCAllergy Rx Moves to Over the Counter
GSK's Flonase Sensimist (fluticasone furoate) allergy spray approved as over the counter
Health NewsAre 'Generic' Biologics the Same as the 'Brand'?
Generic versions of brand-name biologic medications appeared safe and effective
FDA ApprovalsLisinopril Becomes a Liquid
Liquid lisinopril formulation Qbrelis gains FDA approval
FeaturesCheck Your Beauty Products for Mercury
Beauty products that contain mercury can pose health risks
Health NewsPopular Diabetes Rx May Not Treat Heart Failure
Liraglutide (brand name Victoza) may not treat heart failure effectively
Health NewsNot All Protein Created Equal
Plant protein intake tied to lower mortality rate
Health NewsEnrolling in Medicare: What You Need to Know
Medicare Part D plan enrollment questions and answers
Health NewsAn Alternative to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral activation may treat depression as effectively as cognitive behavioral therapy, and at lower cost
Health NewsA Fishy Way to Heart Attack Healing
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may promote healing after heart attack