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How Alcohol Affects Your Heart
Alcohol abuse may put your heart health at risk, according to a new study.
Rotavirus Vaccine Showing Promise
Since 2013, when a nationwide rotavirus vaccine program began, doctor visits in the United Kingdom for acute gastroenteritis have fallen sharply, a new study found.
Zika and Birth Defects
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported some preliminary numbers detailing the effects of Zika virus on birth defects in the United States.
These Supplements May Contain Hidden Ingredients
The FDA recently identified several supplements that contained hidden drug ingredients. And those hidden ingredients could pose health risks.
Approved: First Rx for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
What You Should Know About Opioids
Deadly opioid overdoses are still on the rise in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Here's what you should know.
Mumps Cases Surge
For years, mumps wasn't common in the United States. But that may be changing.
A New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for ovarian cancer.
Grapes May Be Dangerous for Kids
Doctors are warning that young children can choke to death on whole grapes.
FDA Warns of Diabetes Rx Risk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety announcement about the type 2 diabetes medication pioglitazone.
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