Health News

The Link Between TBI and Dementia
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may raise your risk for dementia later on, a new study found.
Heartburn Rx Tied to Serious Risk
Long-term use of a common medication for treating excess stomach acid may be linked to early death, according to a new study.
Serious Infection Becoming More Common
The number of serious intestinal infection cases has increased rapidly in recent years, according to a new study.
Why Some Women Don't Take Their Breast Cancer Rx
Some women who faced a high risk of breast cancer did not take a preventive medication because they confused symptoms of aging with side effects, a new study found.
New Rx Approved to Prevent Blood Clots
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to prevent blood clots.
New Treatment for Rare Genetic Condition
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for a rare genetic disease.
Cancer Rx Combo Gets Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two new cancer treatments.
New Antibiotic Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new antibiotic.
Teens Turn Away from Tobacco
Between 2015 and 2016, the number of middle and high school students who said they used tobacco products dropped, according to a new report.
The Dangers of Dermal Fillers
You may be getting more than you bargained for with dermal fillers, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).