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FDA ApprovalsPulmonary Arterial Hypertension Rx Combo Approved
Letairis (ambrisentan) in combination with tadalafil (Adcirca) approved to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension by FDA
FDA AlertsGluten Intolerant? Double-Check Your Cheerios
General Mills recalls Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios boxes for gluten allergy risk
FDA ApprovalsA Shot for Schizophrenia
Aristada (aripiprazole lauroxil) extended-release injection to treat schizophrenia approved by FDA
Health NewsTroubling Narcotic Use Found Among Older COPD Patients
Opioid use among older chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients raises concerns
FDA ApprovalsMelanoma Rx May Treat Lung Cancer, Too
Keytruda (pembrolizumab), from Merck, FDA-approved to treat non-small cell lung cancer
Health NewsADHD Rx Appeared Safe for Kids with Congenital Heart Disease
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stimulant medications appeared safe for children with congenital heart disease
FDA ApprovalsAdvanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Rx Approved
Keytruda (pembrolizumab) approved to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer by FDA
Health NewsFlu Season Is Here: What You Need To Know
Flu risk can be lowered through preventive measures
Clinical TrialsExperimental Treatment for Psoriasis Shows Promise
Psoriasis treatment brodalumab more effective than standard treatment in clinical trials
Prescription DrugsHow HRT Might Help Ovarian Cancer Patients
Hormone replacement therapy for ovarian cancer patients found safe
Health NewsPromising Preeclampsia Pill Under Further Study
Trial to assess whether preeclampsia drug ATryn will extend pregnancy, improve fetal outcomes
FDA ApprovalsFDA OKs Combo Skin Cancer Rx
Nivolumab (Opdivo) combined with ipilimumab (Yervoy) approved to treat advanced melanoma
Prescription DrugsNew Kidney Cancer Rx May Improve Survival
Nivolumab may improve overall kidney cancer survival more than standard treatment
Health NewsWhy You Should Take a Walk at Work
Vascular dysfunction from sitting at work could be reversed with short walks
Health NewsGlobal HIV Efforts Ramped Up
Human immunodeficiency virus patients should all receive antiretroviral treatment, WHO says
Prescription DrugsHormone Therapy for Women: Timing Matters
Hormone therapy initiated soon after menopause onset may decrease heart disease risk
Prescription DrugsNew Kidney Cancer Rx Outperformed Standard Treatment
Cabozantinib for kidney cancer appeared more effective than everolimus (Afinitor)
Health NewsThis Vitamin May Save Older Women from Falls
Vitamin D may reduce fall risk, increase muscle strength in postmenopausal women
Health NewsHow Common Chemicals Could Hurt Your Health
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked to diabetes and obesity, among other health problems
Prescription DrugsNew Flu Rx on the Horizon
Experimental Janssen flu medication JNJ-872 could have longer treatment window than current antivirals
Prescription DrugsWhat Aspirin Might Do for GI Cancer Patients
Aspirin in gastrointestinal cancer patients linked to increased survival
FDA ApprovalsAdvanced Colorectal Cancer Rx Approved
Lonsurf (trifluridine, tipiracil) approved to treat advanced colorectal cancer by FDA
FDA ApprovalsSchizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder Rx Approved
Vraylar (cariprazine) approved to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
Prescription DrugsNew Data on Investigational Pain Rx
Buprenorphine HCl buccal film investigation yields new data