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Health NewsHumidity in Your Mask? It Could Be Helpful
Humidity in masks may reduce severity of COVID-19, study finds
Health NewsUS Cancer Deaths Drop
Cancer deaths fell in recent years, but cancer remained a top cause of death
Health NewsCOVID-19: Does Past Infection Provide Future Protection?
People who have had COVID-19 appear well-protected against future infection
Health NewsPotential Problems with Pulse Oximeters
Pulse oximeters may be less accurate in people with dark skin, new report says
Health NewsSupplements for Depression? FDA Says Not So Fast
FDA warns 10 companies for selling supplements that claim to treat depression
Health NewsFDA Warns Company for Dangerous Rx Promotion
FDA warns AcelRx for claims about Dsuvia (sufentanil sublingual tablet)
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Health NewsNew Rx Treats Genetic Form of Severely High Cholesterol
FDA approves Evkeeza (evinacumab-dgnb) as add-on treatment for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Health NewsThird COVID-19 Vaccine Gets Green Light
FDA issues emergency use authorization for one-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Health NewsNew Rx to Protect Bone Marrow During Chemo
FDA OKs Cosela (trilaciclib) to curb chemo-induced bone marrow suppression
Health News'Fast-Moving' Listeria Outbreak in US
CDC investigates Listeria outbreak tied to Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses
Health NewsHealth Officials: COVID-19 Not Spread Through Food
COVID-19 does not appear to spread through food or food packaging
Health NewsFlu Rx Approval Expanded
Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) approved in Europe
Health NewsHow COVID-19 Is Affecting Flu Season
Flu season activity lower than normal during COVID-19 pandemic
Health NewsCOVID-19 Vaccines Hit Pharmacies
Some pharmacies now offer on-site COVID-19 vaccinations
Health NewsFDA Approves New COVID-19 Treatment
Monoclonal antibodies (bamlanivimab, etesevimab) approved to treat COVID-19
Health NewsBlood Thinners and COVID-19
Blood thinners tied to improved outcomes for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Health NewsE. coli Outbreak Reported in Five States
CDC officials investigating E. coli outbreak with unknown food source
Health NewsCOVID-19 Update: 2/10/21
US COVID-19 cases reach 26,852,809 while new cases and deaths decrease
Health NewsHow Aspirin May Affect Pregnancy Chances
Low-dose aspirin tied to increased pregnancy chances and live births
Health NewsFDA Cracks Down on Unsafe Hand Sanitizers
FDA places potentially dangerous hand sanitizers from Mexico on import alert
Health NewsCOVID-19 Variants in the US: Things to Know
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 variants that have hit the US
Health NewsLong-Acting HIV Rx Approved
FDA approves Cabenuva (cabotegravir and rilpivirine, injectable formulation)
Health NewsPlant-Based Diets vs. Animal-Based Diets
Plant-based and animal-based diets tied to different health effects in new study
Health NewsFDA Finalizes New Tobacco Product Rules
New FDA tobacco product premarket review rules apply to e-cig manufacturers