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What a Little Supervision Could Do for Teen Girls
The teen years can be a challenge for both kids and their parents. But keeping an eye on early-maturing teen girls may make a difference.
Allergy Risk Sparks Caramel Apple Alert
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tastee Apple, Inc., www.tasteeapple.com , issues allergy alert on undeclared peanuts in 3-ounce packages of Tastee Apples Plain Caramel Apples because they may contain undeclared peanuts.
Low-Dose Beta Blockers: When Less Is More
Beta blockers are a class of medications often prescribed to patients after a heart attack. But the dosing for this medication has remained controversial.
Undeclared Elements Prompt Lucy's Weight Loss System Recall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Lucy's Weight Loss System is voluntarily recalling all lots distributed May 25 - June 23 2015 of Pink Bikini and Shorts on the Beach Blue and Gold Edition, 30 blue capsules (750MG per) capsules and 30 gold capsule (800MG per) capsules to the consumer level.
Sterile Compounded Products Recalled
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – US Compounding, Inc. ("USC") is voluntarily recalling all lots of sterile products aseptically compounded and packaged by USC and that remain within expiry due to the Food and Drug Administration's ("FDA") concern over a lack of sterility assurance.
How to Lower Your Diabetes Risk While You Sleep
Patients who take their blood pressure medications at bedtime may wake up with a lower risk of diabetes.
New Guidelines for Smokers' Health Care
Smoking has been tied to numerous health issues. Now an expert panel has made recommendations for doctors who care for adults and pregnant women who smoke.
Simple Ways To Remember Your Medication
If you've ever found yourself forgetting a dose of your daily medication, you're not alone. Luckily, these tips can help! 
Apples and Oranges: How Kids Eat Their Fruit
Want your kids to choose healthy foods over processed snacks? It may be helpful to know what fruits kids reach for most.
Flu Vaccine Q&A
You asked, we answered! Check out this list of top questions about flu season.