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FDA AlertsDiabetes Rx May Pose Amputation Risk
Canagliflozin (Invokana, Invokamet) clinical trial data showed increased amputation risk
FDA ApprovalsA New Job for Opdivo
Bristol-Myers Squibb's Opdivo (nivolumab) approved to treat Hodgkin lymphoma
FDA ApprovalsRenal Cell Carcinoma: A New Rx
Lenvima (lenvatinib) approved by FDA to treat patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma
Health NewsAlternative Treatments, Chemo Use May Be Linked
Breast cancer complementary and alternative treatment use may affect women's decision to use chemotherapy
Health NewsGet Moving to Prevent Diabetes
Cardiorespiratory fitness may reduce diabetes, prediabetes risk
Health NewsExercise Vs. Cancer Risk
Physical activity tied to lower risk for many cancer types
Health NewsWhen Heart Attacks Are Silent
Silent heart attacks may increase risk of death
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves Skin Condition Rx
Biofrontera's Ameluz (aminolevulinic acid) approved to treat actinic keratosis
FDA AlertsFDA Warns About Common Antibiotics
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic side effects could outweigh benefits for some patients, FDA says
Health NewsChildhood Asthma Now, COPD Later
Childhood asthma may be linked to early adult COPD
FDA AlertsA New Warning for Olanzapine
Olanzapine may cause rare but serious skin reaction, according to FDA
Health NewsYoga May Go to Your Head
Yoga may be as beneficial as memory training programs for patients at risk of Alzheimer's
FDA AlertsNew Warning For Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole may be tied to impulse-control issues, according to FDA
Health NewsArtificially Sweetened Drinks During Pregnancy
Artificial sweetener intake during pregnancy linked to baby's BMI
Health NewsAnother Danger of Pesticides
Pesticide exposure possibly tied to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis risk
Prescription DrugsAntibiotics: Too Much of a Good Thing
Antibiotics may be overprescribed, which could lead to antibiotic resistance
Features10 Tips to Prevent Medication Errors
Medication errors can cause harm to you or your family
Health NewsChoosing the Right ADHD Treatment
Behavior therapy for ADHD could help more children, according to CDC
Health NewsGood News for Older Patients with Lung Cancer
Lung cancer survival after surgery was higher than expected for older patients
Health NewsA Way to Protect Babies from the Flu
Flu vaccine in pregnant women may pass protection to newborns
Prescription DrugsMacular Degeneration Rx: A Closer Look
Age-related macular degeneration outcomes improved after anti-VEGF drugs became available
FDA ApprovalsFDA Approves New COPD Rx
AstraZeneca’s Bevespi Aerosphere approved to treat COPD
FeaturesHow to Improve Your Sleep
Healthy sleep habits may make all the difference
FDA ApprovalsA Pain Rx That Resists Abuse
Xtampza ER (oxycodone) with abuse-deterrent properties has been approved