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First-of-Its-Kind Blood Pressure Rx Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved first-of-its-kind Byvalson to treat high blood pressure.
Nature Made Products Recalled
Pharmavite LLC has issued a recall for specific lots of Nature Made® products due to possible contamination.
Teen Ears May Be in Danger
Teens may be damaging their hearing, a new study suggests.
Common Mole or Melanoma?
Some adults can have up to 40 moles. But when should you start worrying about skin cancer?
Obesity Trends: Men Vs. Women
Recent data show the prevalence of obesity increasing in women but not in men, according to a new report.
The Prevalence of Anxiety
Women may be more likely than men to be affected by anxiety, according to a new study.
FDA Warns About Common Anti-Diarrheal Medication
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning regarding a common over-the-counter (OTC) anti-diarrheal medication.
Treating Heartburn? Avoid These Medications
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning about aspirin-containing antacids in the treatment of heartburn or sour stomach.
E. coli Outbreak Possibly Tied to Flour
The FDA, CDC and local health officials have begun investigating a multistate outbreak of Escherichia coli O121 (STEC O121) infections.
Prostate Cancer Imaging Just Got a Boost
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new diagnostic imaging tool to detect prostate cancer that has come back after treatment.