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Health NewsCommercials and Childrens Diet Choices
Dietary choices in children may be influenced by exposure to unhealthy advertisements
Health NewsMedications Linked to Heart Failure
Medications that can cause or worsen heart failure identified by American Heart Association
OTCFirst OTC Retinoid for Acne Approved
Differin Gel 0.1% (adapalene) approved to treat acne by FDA
FeaturesTravel Smart for Your Health
Vaccines before traveling can help prevent travel health problems
Health NewsThe Burden of Congenital Heart Defects
More US adults are living with heart defects
Health NewsSubsidized Foods and Your Health
Subsidized food product consumption may be tied to cardiometabolic health risks
FDA ApprovalsFirst and Only Dronabinol Solution Approved
Insys Therapeutics' Syndros (dronabinol) oral solution received FDA approval
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves First Absorbable Stent
Absorb GT1 BVS, an absorbable stent, approved for coronary artery disease
Health NewsYour Parents, Cholesterol and Your Heart
Inherited high cholesterol may increase heart disease, stroke risk
Health NewsThe Link Between Obesity and MS
Obesity may raise multiple sclerosis risk
Health NewsMen and Heart Health
Lifetime sudden cardiac death risk in men may be higher than in women
Health NewsWhat PCOS Might Mean for Your Hormones
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may result in excess adrenal hormones
FeaturesStaying Mosquito-Free
How to keep mosquitoes away this summer
Health NewsChecking Your Skin for Cancer
New melanomas can be detected early by patients and their partners, with training
Health NewsOmega-3s and Your Heart
Omega-3 consumption may reduce fatal heart disease risk
Mental HealthDepression Might Affect COPD Rx Adherence
Depression may decrease COPD medication adherence
FDA ApprovalsNew Hepatitis C Rx Approved
Gilead's Epclusa (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir) approved to treat all major hepatitis C virus forms
Health NewsPrehypertension in Pregnancy
Blood pressure elevations during pregnancy may increase metabolic syndrome risk
Health NewsWhat’s New with the US Diet
US dietary habits have improved in recent years
Health NewsPay Attention to Your Exercise Habits
ADHD symptoms in adults improved with exercise
Health NewsAre You Ready for the Fourth of July?
Use our mobile app or website to easily and quickly request a refill
Health NewsThe Price of Complementary Health Approaches
Complementary health approaches garnered $30.2 billion in American spending
FeaturesFirework Safety
Fourth of July firework safety tips
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves Device for Weight Loss
AspireAssist obesity device approved as weight management therapy