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Health NewsNew COVID-19 Rx Approved
FDA approves Actemra (tocilizumab) to treat those hospitalized with COVID-19
Health NewsFireworks Safety 101
Fourth of July fireworks safety recommendations
Health NewsSalmonella Outbreak Ramps Up
Salmonella outbreak tied to backyard poultry infects hundreds in multiple states
Health NewsFDA Gives New Burn Treatment the Green Light
FDA approves StrataGraft to treat deep partial thickness thermal burns
Health NewsWhen Did COVID-19 Really Hit the US?
COVID-19 may have arrived in the US earlier than health officials thought
Health NewsNasal Allergy Rx to Go OTC
FDA approves Astepro nasal spray for nonprescription use
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Health NewsAlzheimer's Rx Gets Green Light
FDA approves Aduhelm (aducanumab) to treat Alzheimer's
Health NewsWeight Loss Rx Approved
FDA approves Wegovy (semaglutide) for chronic weight management
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Health NewsRare Disorder Gets First Approved Treatment
FDA approves Ryplazim (plasminogen, human-tvmh) to treat hypoplasminogenemia
Health NewsHow Effective Are mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines?
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines reduce infection risk by 91 percent, CDC says
Health NewsNew Lung Cancer Rx Targets Common Mutation
FDA approves Lumakras (sotorasib) to treat non-small cell lung cancer
Health NewsThe 'Pandemic Within the Pandemic'
Physical activity and well-being took a dive during the COVID-19 pandemic
Health NewsFDA Approves Device to Diagnose Autism
Cognoa ASD Diagnosis Aid approved to help doctors diagnose autism in kids
Health NewsSalmonella Outbreak Linked to Frozen Chicken
CDC announces Salmonella outbreak possibly tied to frozen chicken products
Health NewsFDA Warns Companies Illegally Selling Dietary Supplements
FDA and FTC send warnings to companies illegally selling dietary supplements claiming to treat infertility
Health NewsFDA Approves New COVID-19 Rx
FDA authorizes sotrovimab, a monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19
Health NewsFDA OKs Targeted Lung Cancer Rx
FDA approves Rybrevant (amivantamab-vmjw) to treat non-small cell lung cancer
Health NewsSalmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry
CDC investigates Salmonella outbreak linked to contact with poultry
Health NewsFully Vaccinated? Here's What You Can Do Now
CDC releases guidance for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine
Health NewsApproved: Post-Stroke Muscle Rehab Device
FDA approves IpsiHand System for post-stroke patients
Health NewsA New Rx for Chronic Kidney Disease
FDA approves Farxiga (dapagliflozin) to treat chronic kidney disease
Health NewsCOVID Vaccine Gets Green Light for Early Teens
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine now available for teens ages 12 to 15
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Health NewsAn Oral Rx to Treat COVID-19?
Pfizer's oral COVID-19 medication enters clinical trials
Health NewsVaccine May Prevent Severe COVID-19 in Older Adults
Vaccinated older adults were much less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19