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Blood Thinners, the Pill and HRT: The New Findings
Women with a history of blood clots are often advised to stop hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or using birth control pills — even if they are already on a blood thinner. But a new discovery could change that.
Lung Disease Rx Gets Green Light
Patients with a debilitating, rare lung disease just got a new treatment option.
Prolonged IVF May Boost Baby Chances
When it comes to in vitro fertilization (IVF), new evidence suggests more may be better.
FDA Approves New Gout Rx
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Zurampic (lesinurad) to treat high levels of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia) associated with gout, when used in combination with a xanthine oxidase inhibitor (XOI), a type of drug approved to reduce the production of uric acid in the body.
Uptravi Approved for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Uptravi (selexipag) tablets to treat adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a chronic, progressive, and debilitating rare lung disease that can lead to death or the need for transplantation.
The Prescription for a Happy Holiday
Getting ready to leave town for the holidays? Don't forget to consider your health when planning your trip.
FDA Expands Pembrolizumab Label
On December 18, 2015, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the label to include the approval of pembrolizumab (Keytruda® Injection, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.) for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
Undeclared Sibutramine Found in Weight Loss Product
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use La’Trim Plus, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites, including www.bee-xtreme.com , and in some retail stores.
Bee Pollen Products Under FDA Scrutiny
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants consumers to be aware of the potential health risks tied to some over-the-counter bee pollen products.
Skin Tone and Skin Cancer Risk
Got a darker complexion? Here's why you should be checking the palms of your hands and soles of your feet.
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