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FDA Expands Opdivo Approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Opdivo (nivolumab) to treat patients with advanced (metastatic) non-small cell lung cancer whose disease progressed during or after platinum-based chemotherapy.

How to Fight Depression After a Heart Attack

After a heart attack, taking care of your body is very important — and so is taking care of your mind.

Big Win on Rx Take-Back Day

On Sept. 26, thousands of people lined up at designated collection sites across the US to get rid of their unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs.

New Test Finds CNS Infections Fast

A new test for meningitis and encephalitis could bring the time needed for results down from three days to one hour.

Vaccination: What Travelers Need to Know

New evidence suggests that many Americans who travel abroad may wind up bringing home some unintended souvenirs.

Epinephrine Autoinjectors: Safety Tips

Even lifesaving devices like epinephrine autoinjectors can pose risks. That's why it's important to use them safely.

Breastfeeding Gets a Boost

More hospitals are teaching new mothers and moms-to-be how to breastfeed their newborns — a development that could lead to healthier children, health officials say.

Could Your Child Be at Risk for Measles?

Measles may seem like an ailment from a bygone era, but new evidence suggests that many US children may still be at risk today.

Have you or your loved ones been affected by breast cancer? Share these resources and support those fighting!

All About Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a perfect time to learn a bit more about the condition that affects roughly 1 in 8 US women, according to the National Cancer Institute. So read on and wear your pink ribbon proudly!

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