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Health NewsOn World AIDS Day, CDC Urges HIV Prevention Pill
Pre-exposure prophylaxis can prevent human immunodeficiency virus infection in high-risk patients, CDC says
FDA ApprovalsFirst Flu Vaccine with Adjuvant Approved
Fluad, first seasonal influenza vaccine containing adjuvant, approved by FDA
FDA ApprovalsNew Indication for Pradaxa
Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) approved for prophylaxis of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism after hip replacement surgery
FDA ApprovalsFDA OKs Lung Cancer Rx Portrazza
Portrazza (necitumumab), from Eli Lilly, approved to treat advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer
Health NewsA Breastfeeding Benefit — for Mom
Breastfeeding may lower type 2 diabetes risk following gestational diabetes diagnosis
Health NewsProgesterone: No Help for Recurrent Miscarriage
Progesterone therapy may not improve unexplained recurrent miscarriage outcomes
FDA ApprovalsAnthrax Vaccine Gets FDA Nod
BioThrax (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed) approved to prevent disease following exposure to Bacillus anthracis
Health NewsAre Hep C Drugs Worth the Cost?
Hepatitis C medications may be cost-effective in long term
FDA ApprovalsOpdivo Approved to Treat Kidney Cancer
Opdivo (nivolumab) approved to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma
Health NewsWhy One Diet May Not Fit All
Blood sugar response to various foods may vary among different patients
Health NewsNew Recommendations for Hemophilia Patients
Hemophilia A, B patients should be tested for inhibitors annually, says National Hemophilia Foundation
FeaturesLet's Talk Turkey
Thanksgiving food safety tips issued by US Department of Agriculture
Prescription DrugsDiabetes Rx Kept Fatty Liver at Bay
Liraglutide may clear nonalcoholic fatty liver disease from some patients
FDA ApprovalsNew Multiple Myeloma Rx Gets Go-Ahead
Ninlaro (ixazomib), from Takeda, FDA-approved to treat multiple myeloma
FDA ApprovalsNinlaro Approved for Multiple Myeloma
Ninlaro (ixazomib), from Takeda, approved to treat multiple myeloma
Health NewsAn Extra Benefit for Sickle Cell Rx
Hydroxyurea may protect kidney function in sickle cell disease patients
Features'Movember' Shines Spotlight on Men's Health
Prostate, testicular cancers can put men's health at risk
Health NewsThe Chicken or the Egg: Poor Sleep and ADHD
Stimulant medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder linked to poor sleep in children
FDA AlertsWeight Loss Supplement May Pose Health Risks
Perfect Slim Fast Track Slim, sold as weight loss pill, may contain hidden drugs
FDA AlertsFDA: Don't Take Slyn Both
Slyn Both, promoted for weight loss, may contain hidden drug ingredient
FDA AlertsSuper Herbs Not So Super
Super Herbs contains sibutramine and desmethylsiburamine, FDA says
FDA AlertsSPCARET Princess Diet Might Have Hidden Drug
SPCARET Princess Diet may contain sibutramine, a controlled substance
FDA AlertsSex Enhancement Supplement May Pose Risks
Rhino X sexual enhancement supplement may contain sildenafil
FDA AlertsFDA Warns About Zero Fat Supplement
Zero Fat contains sibutramine, according to FDA