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Health NewsVitamin D in Pregnancy
Recommendations on taking vitamin D during pregnancy may lack evidence
Health NewsPerformance-Enhancing Drugs Potentially Mislabeled
More than half of selective androgen receptor modulators sold online could be mislabeled
FDA ApprovalsVision-Improving Device Gets FDA Approval
RxSight Inc. device approved to enhance vision after cataract surgery
FDA ApprovalsFirst Two-Drug HIV Combo Approved
Juluca (dolutegravir and rilpivirine) approved to treat HIV virus type 1
Health NewsGout Rx Under FDA Investigation
Febuxostat (Uloric) may pose risk of heart-related death, according to FDA
Health NewsFDA Warns of Unapproved Stem Cell Treatments
Unapproved stem cell treatments could be harmful, according to the FDA
Health NewsYour Dog May Protect Your Heart
Dog owners may have a lower risk of fatal heart disease
Health NewsThe Benefits of the Flu Vaccine for Kids
Flu vaccine may help keep children out of the hospital
Health NewsObesity in Pregnancy Tied to Bigger Babies
Fetal overgrowth linked to mothers' obesity during pregnancy
Health NewsA New Device to Help with Opioid Withdrawal
FDA approves NSS-2 Bridge device to reduce symptoms of opioid withdrawal
Health NewsFDA Warns of Body Contouring Dangers
Unapproved injectable silicone for body enhancement could be harmful
Health NewsHow More Exercise Might Help Older Women
More exercise and higher-intensity exercise may lower older women's death risk
FDA ApprovalsRx for Rare Genetic Disorder Gets FDA Green Light
Mepsevii (vestronidase alfa-vjbk) approved to treat patients with Sly syndrome
Health NewsHigh Blood Pressure Threshold Lowered
Blood pressure guidelines change raises number of US adults with hypertension
FDA ApprovalsFirst Digital Medication Approved
Abilify MyCite (aripiprazole) tracks medication habits through a sensor
Health NewsThe Link Between Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer's
Obstructive sleep apnea may raise Alzheimer's disease risk for elderly people
Health NewsAntioxidants and Your Diabetes Risk
Antioxidant-rich foods tied to lower risk of type 2 diabetes
FDA ApprovalsLung Cancer Rx Receives FDA Approval
Alecensa (alectinib) approved to treat ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer
Health NewsHow to Prevent Falls Among the Elderly
Exercise may help prevent dangerous falls among elderly people
Health NewsFor Kids, Dietary Supplements May Pose Risks
Dietary supplements and herbal medicines may harm children and teens
FDA ApprovalsA New Treatment for a Rare Blood Cancer
Zelboraf (vemurafenib) approved to treat Erdheim-Chester disease
Health NewsGBS: A Preventable Threat to Infants
Preventable Group B Streptococcus infection puts babies at risk
Health NewsHow to Celebrate National Diabetes Month
Celebrate National Diabetes Month by improving your diabetes care
Health NewsE-Cigs May Be a Gateway to Tobacco
E-cigarette use among high school students tied to future cigarette smoking