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Novel Blood Clot Rx Shows Potential
Antiplatelet medications, while highly effective, can put surgical patients at risk of serious bleeding. But a new, safer drug may be on the horizon.
Thirty Plus Supplement May Pose Health Risk
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Thirty Plus, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites, including www.getskinny.bigcartel.com , and in some retail stores.
FDA: Do Not Take Power Tiger-X
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Power Tiger-X, a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites, including www.everestwholesales.com , and in some retail stores.
New Wearable Defibrillator for Kids
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new indication for the LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator.
Wearable Defibrillator Approved for Kids
An automatic, wearable defibrillator approved for use in adults just got a new approved use: helping kids at risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
For Appendicitis, Antibiotics May Be Enough
Surgery has long been the gold standard in appendicitis treatment. But a new discovery could change that.
Basaglar Gets FDA Green Light
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Basaglar (insulin glargine injection), a long-acting human insulin analog to improve glycemic control in adult and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Exercising Without A Gym
Whether you’re traveling or simply haven’t made room for a pricey gym membership in your budget, that doesn’t mean you have to skip your workout. Instead, give these at-home workouts a try!
An Rx to Reverse Muscle Relaxants During Surgery
Certain surgeries require medications called muscle relaxants to keep patients from moving. And now there's a medication to reverse the effects of two common muscle relaxants.
The Asthma-Migraine Connection
If you have asthma, you may be more likely to develop another common condition.