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Multiple Myeloma Rx Approved
On July 24, 2015, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration approved carfilzomib (Kyprolis, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an Amgen subsidiary) in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of patients with relapsed multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior lines of therapy.
New Skin Cancer Rx Gets Green Light
On July 24, 2015, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration approved sonidegib (Odomzo Capsules, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) that has recurred following surgery or radiation therapy, or those who are not candidates for surgery or radiation therapy.
Bad Habits to Drop Before You Turn 30
When you're in your 20s, you pretty much have a "get out of jail free" card. It's somewhat implied that those years are there for making mistakes, learning from them, and bridging the gap of adulthood. Life is bound to change in your 30s, but navigating these years in a healthy manner doesn’t have to be a struggle. 
Prostate Rx Busted Up Big Kidney Stones
Anyone who has had one will probably say that passing kidney stones can be downright painful. In some cases, a medication used for another urinary problem could help with that problem.
A Guide to Childhood Vaccines
In a time when people can travel across the globe in just one day, it’s not hard to imagine just how easily diseases could travel too.  Anyone can harbor these germs and potentially infect a baby or child, so read on to learn more about what diseases can be vaccinated against. 
What Extra Radiation May Mean for Breast Cancer
Cancer patients may assume that the less radiation they need, the better. But that might not be the case for some.
Could Antibiotics Be Tied to Arthritis in Kids?
Antibiotics are miracle drugs that have saved millions of lives, but some worry that their overuse could have serious consequences. Now there may be yet another cause for concern.
Acupuncture: For More Than Just Pain
Many people know acupuncture involves needles. But that may be all they know about the practice.
How Makeup Can Affect Your Health
Makeup, like anything else you expose your body to, can affect your health. Luckily, according to the American Cancer Society, most problems that occur can be easily fixed. Whether your daily makeup routine takes 5 minutes or 30, read on to learn just how makeup and other beauty tools can affect you.  
Rethink Your Drink
You may want to think twice before you down that bottle of Coke.
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