Health News

FDA Approves First Rx for Rare Cancer
The first-ever treatment for a rare type of cancer has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Together, These Meds Might Be Dangerous
What do you get when you mix strong painkillers with medications for anxiety? You might get a raised risk of overdose, according to a new study.
New Parkinson's Rx Gets FDA Nod
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an add-on therapy for patients with Parkinson's disease.
Keytruda Gets a New Job
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to pembrolizumab (brand name Keytruda) for patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL).
FDA OKs Rx for 'Smile Lines'
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Allergan's Juvederm Vollure XC for use in combating moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.
FDA Warns About IBS Rx Complication
If you've had your gallbladder removed, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that you shouldn't use a particular irritable bowel syndrome medication.
AFib Rx Could Prevent More Strokes
More than 80 percent of people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who had a stroke had not been prescribed adequate blood-thinning medication, a new study found.
How Screen Time Might Affect Children's Health
Kids who get three or more hours of screen time each day may face a raised risk of diabetes, a new study found.
Not All Nursery Products Are Safe
Nursery products like baby carriers may be responsible for an increasing number of injuries to young children, a new study found.
Your Kids Might Extend Your Life
Being a parent could extend your life, according to a new study.