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Health NewsNDMA in Metformin: Update
FDA posts lab results showing NDMA levels in some metformin products
Health NewsCompany Under Fire for Violating Tobacco Rules
FDA warns maker of dissolvable tobacco products for violating regulations
Health NewsFlu Activity Is High Across the US
Flu activity is expected to remain elevated for weeks, CDC reports
Health NewsCoronavirus: Update
Coronavirus gets official name: COVID-19
Health NewsWeight-Loss Rx to Be Pulled from Market
Belviq/Belviq XR (lorcaserin) to be pulled from market due to cancer risk
Health NewsThree Prescription Drugs Get OTC Approval
Voltaren and Pataday (once and twice daily) approved for nonprescription use
Health NewsC. Diff Rx Approved for Children
Dificid (fidaxomicin) approved to treat diarrhea tied to C. difficile in children
Health NewsPossible Nitrosamines in Your Medication: What's Next?
What you need to know about possible nitrosamines in your medication
Health NewsCoronavirus Cases: Update
Coronavirus outbreak sparks evacuation of Americans from China
Health NewsSchizophrenia Rx Gets Stronger Warning
FDA strengthens warning for serious stomach problems tied to clozapine
Health NewsCoronavirus Vaccine Underway
Plans for coronavirus vaccine announced as outbreak continues
Health NewsWeight Loss Rx Possibly Tied to Cancer Risk
Belviq (lorcaserin) may be tied to cancer risk, according to FDA
Health NewsFirst Peanut Allergy Rx Approved
FDA approves Palforzia to prevent allergic reactions to peanuts in children
Health NewsTwo New Cancer Drugs Approved
FDA approves drugs for rare soft tissue cancer and type of stomach cancer
Health NewsCOPD: Stop Coughing and Start Breathing
Raise your COPD awareness by learning the risks, symptoms and treatments
Health NewsCoronavirus: Update
Coronavirus infections and death toll continue to rise
Health NewsApproved: First Rx for Thyroid Eye Disease
FDA approves Tepezza (teprotumumab-trbw) to treat thyroid eye disease
Health NewsVirus Outbreak in China: What You Need to Know
Health officials investigate outbreak of new coronavirus in China
Health NewsCause of New Autoinflammatory Disease Discovered
Researchers find cause of autoinflammatory disease CRIA syndrome
Health NewsTriglyceride-Lowering Rx Gets FDA Approval
FDA approves Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) to reduce risk of cardiovascular events
Health NewsCommon Seizure Medication Recalled
Taro Pharmaceuticals recalls lamotrigine due to possible contamination
Health NewsFDA Finalizes E-Cig Enforcement Policy
FDA finalizes enforcement policy for certain e-cigarette products
Health NewsMore Heartburn Medications Recalled
More medications recalled due to possible cancer-causing impurity
Health NewsNew Tech to Detect MRSA Faster
FDA approves cobas vivoDx test for MRSA detection