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Blood-Thinning Rx Had No Effect on Mortality
(US Food and Drug Administration): A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review has determined that long-term use of the blood-thinning drug Plavix (clopidogrel) does not increase or decrease overall risk of death in patients with, or at risk for, heart disease.
What Probiotics Could Do for Type 1 Diabetes Risk
If your newborn is at risk for developing type 1 diabetes, a little friendly bacteria may be able to help.
Managing ADHD with Medication
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood disorder that can continue through adolescence into adulthood. While ADHD is treatable both with medication and without, medication can help both children and adults with ADHD manage their symptoms by increasing certain brain chemicals. Read on to learn about the different ADHD medications available, how to prepare for your or your child’s doctor’s appointment, and what to expect during and after treatment.  
Home Cooking for Better Health
Eating on the go has become a major trend in modern society. But if you're looking to give your health a boost, you may want to consider preparing your meals at home instead.
Combo HIV Tablet Approved
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Genvoya (a fixed-dose combination tablet containing elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide) as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.
FDA Warns About Sexual Enhancement Product
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Power Khan, a product promoted for sexual enhancement.
To Combat Winter Blues, Talk May Be Best
For seasonal affective disorder (SAD), light therapy has long been considered the gold standard in treatment. But a new discovery may change that.
A New Option for Severe Asthma
Patients with severe asthma may soon have another treatment option to add to their current medications.
The Importance of Aspirin Allergy Testing
Aspirin has an impressive list of potential health benefits, but new evidence suggests that many patients are told to discontinue this low-cost, effective therapy without good cause.
OK for New Asthma Rx
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Nucala (mepolizumab) for use with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of asthma in patients age 12 years and older.
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