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Health NewsFlu Season Update
The flu is now widespread across the US
Health NewsFolic Acid and Pregnancy
How much folic acid is necessary to prevent birth defects?
Health NewsNew Year, New Chance to Quit Smoking
Millions of people have quit smoking, and so can you
Health NewsNew Breast Cancer Rx Gets Green Light
FDA approves Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) to treat breast cancer
Health NewsPoison Prevention This Holiday Season
How to keep your family safe from poison hazards during the holidays
Health NewsGenerics for Eliquis Approved
FDA approves generics for stroke and blood clot prevention medication Eliquis
Health NewsNew Migraine Rx Gets Green Light
FDA approves Ubrelvy (ubrogepant) to treat migraines
Health NewsFDA Warns Companies Selling CBD Products
FDA sends warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling CBD products
Health NewsFirst Ebola Vaccine Approved
FDA approves Ervebo to prevent Ebola virus
Health NewsSeizure and Nerve Pain Rx Tied to Breathing Problems
FDA warns of serious breathing problems tied to gabapentin and pregabalin
Health NewsNew Test Screens for Genetic Disorder in Newborns
FDA approves test to detect Duchenne muscular dystrophy in newborns
Health NewsALS Medication: New Formulation Approved
FDA approves ALS medication Exservan (riluzole) for easier administration
Health News'Who Cares About America Today?' a short film by Sydney Gawlik
Watch how independent pharmacy plays an essential role in America
Health NewsApproved: Generics of Multiple Sclerosis Rx
FDA approves generics of multiple sclerosis medication Gilenya
Health NewsMore Companies Under Fire for Umbilical Cord Products
FDA issues warnings for unapproved umbilical cord and stem cell products
Health NewsEar Tubes: No Surgery Required
FDA approves system for delivery of ear tubes in doctor's office
Health NewsNew Seizure Rx Gets Green Light
FDA approves XCOPRI (cenobamate) to treat seizures
Health NewsBiotin May Interfere with Lab Tests
Biotin (vitamin B7) may lead to incorrect lab test results, FDA warns
Health NewsMore Heartburn Medications Recalled
More ranitidine recalled due to possible cancer-causing impurity
Health NewsHelping Your Gut After You Gobble, Gobble, Gobble
Finding the right stomach medicine after your big holiday meal
Health NewsNew Rx Approvals
FDA approves several new drugs to treat a variety of conditions
Health NewsPotentially Unsafe Meds at Dollar Stores
FDA warns Dollar Tree stores for receiving potentially unsafe medications
Health NewsNew Contact Lens to Slow Childhood Myopia
FDA approves MiSight contact lens for nearsightedness in children
Health NewsMeningococcal Disease and Your Teen
What you need to know about meningitis while your teen is at college