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OTCDouble-Check Your Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen tablets from Medline Industries recalled due to mislabeling with incorrect strength
Health NewsHow Work Stress Could Harm Your Health
Stroke risk was raised in workers with high-stress jobs
Prescription DrugsRx-Resistant E. Coli: An Emerging Threat
Antibiotic-resistant E. coli infections on the rise in community hospitals
Health NewsMetabolic Syndrome — A Cardiac Crystal Ball?
Metabolic syndrome severity scores in childhood may predict adult cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes
Health NewsFlu Vaccine: How a High Dose Could Help Older Patients
High-dose influenza vaccine may significantly reduce hospitalization among elderly nursing home patients
Health NewsBlood Markers Offer Hope for Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease may be diagnosed earlier, thanks to newly discovered blood markers
Health NewsGender Differences in Heart Attack Survivors
Female heart attack patients less likely than men to initiate, take prescribed medications
FDA AlertsFDA Warns Against Male Enhancement Products
Natural male enhancement supplements may contain undisclosed drug ingredients and can endanger health
Health NewsSpreading the Word About Thrombosis
World Thrombosis Day highlights thrombosis burden, symptoms, risk factors and more
Prescription DrugsAn Added Benefit of HIV Therapy
Hepatitis B risk may be reduced in patients on effective HIV Rx therapy
Health NewsWhy You Should Wear Your Helmet
Helmets may significantly reduce injury severity in bicycle accidents
Health NewsPrimary Care Doctors Spearhead Youth Mental Health Treatment
Mental health problems in children predominantly treated by primary care physicians
FDA ApprovalsFDA Expands Opdivo Approval
Opdivo (nivolumab) approved to treat advanced, non-squamous, non-small cell lung cancer
Health NewsHow to Fight Depression After a Heart Attack
Exercise and quitting smoking can fight depression after heart attack
Prescription DrugsBig Win on Rx Take-Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 2015 collected over 350 tons of unused, expired or unwanted medications
Health NewsNew Test Finds CNS Infections Fast
FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel, from BioFire Diagnostics, received FDA marketing approval
Health NewsVaccination: What Travelers Need to Know
Measles and hepatitis A may pose risks to many US travelers
Health NewsEpinephrine Autoinjectors: Safety Tips
EpiPens may cause injury in some cases
Health NewsBreastfeeding Gets a Boost
Breastfeeding support in US hospitals saw gains in recent years
Health NewsCould Your Child Be at Risk for Measles?
Measles vaccination rates lacking in US among children
Health NewsGender Differences for Chantix
Varenicline (Chantix) for smoking cessation may initially help women more than men
Prescription DrugsIn ADHD Anxiety, Rx Not Likely the Culprit
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder anxiety risk reduced, not increased, by stimulants
FeaturesHow to Cope with Winter Allergies
Winter allergy triggers, tips and treatment explained
FeaturesHow to Save Face: Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Mohs micrographic surgery can effectively treat skin cancer on the face