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Health NewsSitting All Day? Set Aside an Hour
Moderate exercise for an hour per day may outweigh risks of prolonged sitting
Health NewsRed Wine Compound May Help with Alzheimer's
Resveratrol may slow Alzheimer's disease cognitive decline
FeaturesIs Cryotherapy a Cool Trend After All?
Whole-body cryotherapy lacks health evidence and may pose risks, according to FDA
Health NewsThe Benefits of Exercise While Pregnant
Exercise during pregnancy may lower gestational diabetes risk
FDA ApprovalsA Four-in-One Hit to Hep C
Viekira XR approved as once-daily treatment for hepatitis C
Health NewsGot Diabetes? The Flu Vaccine May Help Your Health
Flu vaccination in patients with diabetes may help prevent hospital admission, death
FDA ApprovalsNew Type 2 Diabetes Rx Gets Green Light
Sanofi's Adlyxin (lixisenatide) approved to treat type 2 diabetes
Health NewsLabor Induction and Autism Risk
Inducing labor did not appear tied to autism
Health NewsMenopause, Estrogen and Your Memory
Estradiol after menopause may not affect women's memory, thinking abilities
FDA ApprovalsNew Option for Opioid-Induced Constipation
Relistor (methylnaltrexone bromide) approved as a tablet to treat opioid-induced constipation
FDA ApprovalsAnesthesia Through the Nose
Kovanaze (tetracaine and oxymetazoline) can replace needles for dental anesthesia
FeaturesHow Much Salt Do You Really Eat?
Sodium intake too high in many American diets
Health NewsIn Vitro and Breast Cancer Risk
In vitro fertilization treatment did not appear to raise breast cancer risk
FDA AlertsFDA Warns About Hair Products
WEN by Chaz Dean cleansing conditioners may cause hair loss, itching and rash, FDA warns
FDA ApprovalsOnce Daily Weight Loss Rx Approved
Eisai's Belviq XR (lorcaserin) weight loss medication approved by FDA
Health NewsThe Impact of Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries may be tied to some late-life brain problems
Health NewsThese Healthy Habits May Prevent Stroke
Stroke risk may be lower in those who follow 10 healthy lifestyle habits
FDA ApprovalsNew Rx Says Goodbye to Dry Eyes
Shire's Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) approved to treat dry eyes
FeaturesHow to Stay Healthy in the Heat
Heat-related health issues come with rising temperatures
Health NewsMen, Sleep and Diabetes Risk
Diabetes risk in men may increase with limited or excess sleep
Health NewsFor Shoulder Dislocations, Surgery Might Help
Surgery for first-time shoulder dislocations could benefit young athletes
FDA ApprovalsA New Treatment for Essential Tremors
ExAblate Neuro, guided by MRI, approved to treat essential tremors
Health NewsThe Harms of Teen Vaping
Electronic cigarette use by teens could reverse tobacco control progress
Health NewsShedding Light on Popular Sunscreens
Sunscreens popular on Amazon often didn't adhere to sun safety guidelines