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FDA AlertsCheck Your Pantry for These Recalled Food Items
Recently recalled food items may pose health risks
Health NewsLess Cancer, More Survivors
Cancer survivors may reach 20 million in number by 2026, according to a new report
FDA ApprovalsJentadueto XR Gets FDA Approval
Jentadueto XR is now available as once-daily type 2 diabetes treatment
Health NewsThe Burden of Pediatric Concussions
Concussions may affect children more than previously thought
Health NewsGot Migraines? Check Your Heart
Migraines in women may mean slightly raised heart disease risk
Health NewsInfection Risk After Heart Surgery
Obesity may increase risk for infection after coronary artery bypass
FDA ApprovalsRare Liver Disease Gets First New Rx in Years
Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) approved to treat primary biliary cholangitis
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves Multiple Sclerosis Rx
Biogen's Zinbryta (daclizumab) approved to treat multiple sclerosis
Health NewsWomen with AFib May Face Another Risk
New-onset atrial fibrillation in women may be tied to raised cancer risk
Health NewsSalt, Kidney Disease and Heart Problems
High salt intake in patients with kidney disease may mean heart trouble
Health NewsSmoking and Kidney Function in African-Americans
Kidney disease risk may be raised in African-American patients who smoke cigarettes
FDA ApprovalsAn Implant to Treat Opioid Dependence
Probuphine is first buprenorphine implant approved by FDA
Health NewsObesity and Kidney Disease: What Some Don't Know
Kidney disease risk raised in patients with obesity, but some patients may not know it
FeaturesSunscreen and Sun Safety
Summer sun safety tips to keep the whole family safe and having fun
Health NewsWhat Do Prepackaged Foods Mean for Weight loss?
Prepackaged foods may result in increased weight loss
Health NewsLife Expectancy: Going Up
Life expectancy increased globally in recent years, but some inequalities persisted
Health NewsGrilling Safety Tips
Wire-bristle brushes used to clean grills may do more harm than good
Health NewsThe Key to Cancer-Free
Healthy lifestyle habits may lower cancer risk
Health NewsNutrition Labels Are Getting a New Look
Nutrition facts labels for packaged foods will be updated per new FDA requirements
FeaturesAllergic to Penicillin? Here's What You Need to Know
Your penicillin allergy may not be a true allergy after all
Health NewsThe Burden of AFib in Women
Atrial fibrillation may affect women differently than it affects men
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FDA ApprovalsNew Bladder Cancer Rx Approved
Tecentriq (atezolizumab) approved to treat bladder cancer
Health NewsPregnancy with PCOS: What May Up Your Chances
Polycystic ovary syndrome pregnancy chances may improve when overweight, obese patients lose weight
FeaturesGluten-Free Diet: What You Need to Know
Gluten-free diet misconceptions debunked