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FDA ApprovalsNew Lymphoma Rx Approved
Calquence (acalabrutinib) approved to treat mantle cell lymphoma in adults
Health NewsFDA Questions Soy Protein Benefits
Relationship between soy protein and heart health may be uncertain, FDA says
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Health NewsSpotting Seizures
How to respond if someone is having a seizure
Prescription DrugsMedications and Driving: Safety First
Many patients weren't aware that their medications could affect their driving
Health NewsOptions for Eczema
Eczema may be underdiagnosed in adults, but new treatments can help
Health NewsA Healthy Reason to Love Your Dog
Dogs may reduce childhood asthma and eczema risk
Health NewsNew Food Allergies: Not Just for Kids
Rising number of food allergies may develop during adulthood
Health NewsPeanut Allergies May Be on the Rise
Childhood peanut allergies appear to have increased sharply in recent years
Health NewsDiabetes: Progress and Problems
Diabetes increased as screening and diagnosis improved
Health NewsA Little Walking, a Lot of Good
Walking associated with lower overall risk of mortality
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Health NewsWhy Teens Might Get Too Little Sleep
Many adolescents may be sleeping less than recommended
FDA ApprovalsSecond US Gene Therapy Approved
Gene therapy Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel) approved to treat lymphoma
Health NewsGestational Diabetes and Your Heart
Gestational diabetes tied to increased risk of heart disease
Health NewsThe Benefits of Insulin Pumps
Insulin pumps tied to reduced risk of type 1 diabetes complications
Health NewsStroke Risk Factors: A Growing Threat
Stroke risk factors increased in recent years, despite prevention efforts
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Health NewsHow Weight Might Affect Cancer Risk
Many new cancer cases tied to being overweight or obese
Health NewsGirls May See Longer-Lasting Concussion Effects
Symptoms of sports-related concussions may last longer for teen girls
FDA ApprovalsNew Device Approved to Treat Sleep Apnea
Implantable Remede System approved to treat sleep apnea
Health NewsSerious Risks Tied to Infant Sleep Positioners
FDA warns of risk of suffocation and death tied to infant sleep positioners
Health NewsImproved Access to Adverse Drug Event Reports
FDA launches more user-friendly search tool for data on adverse drug events
Health NewsA Little Exercise May Go a Long Way for Depression
Regular exercise at any level of intensity may help prevent future depression
FDA ApprovalsBreast Cancer Rx Gets Thumbs Up from FDA
Verzenio (abemaciclib) approved to treat certain advanced breast cancer types
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FDA ApprovalsSeizure Rx Now Approved for Kids
Aptiom (eslicarbazepine acetate) approved to treat seizures in children
FDA AlertsFDA Issues Warning for Liver Rx
Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) linked to risks in patients with liver disease