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Salmonella Outbreak Ramps Up
Hundreds of people across the United States have become sick with Salmonella after contact with backyard poultry.
FDA Gives New Burn Treatment the Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for burns.
When Did COVID-19 Really Hit the US?
COVID-19 might have arrived in the United States earlier than we realized.
Nasal Allergy Rx to Go OTC
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a prescription allergy medication to be used without a prescription.
Alzheimer's Rx Gets Green Light
The last time the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a treatment for Alzheimer's disease was 2003. Eighteen years later, the agency has finally approved a new Alzheimer's treatment.
Weight Loss Rx Approved
Until this month, the United States had not seen a new weight loss or weight management drug approved since 2014.
Rare Disorder Gets First Approved Treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever treatment for a rare genetic disorder called plasminogen deficiency.
How Effective Are mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines?
Wondering how effective your Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine really is? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an answer.
New Lung Cancer Rx Targets Common Mutation
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new lung cancer treatment that targets a common tumor mutation.
FDA Approves Device to Diagnose Autism
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new device to help health care providers diagnose autism in children.