Health News

A New Job for Opdivo
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the use of Opdivo (nivolumab).
Intrarosa Gets FDA Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat women experiencing pain during intercourse. 
Keeping Asthma in Check
Getting flu vaccinations and having asthma medications on hand at school may help keep kids with asthma healthy, according to two new studies.
E-Cigs May Be Just the Beginning
Vaping may be just the beginning of some teens' nicotine use, according to a new study.
The Risks of Yo-Yo Dieting
Yo-yo dieting may be linked to more risks than just regaining the lost weight.
How to Introduce Your Infant to Peanuts
If you do not know when or how to introduce peanut-containing foods to your infant, you are not alone.
New Hep B Treatment Gets Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new medication to treat hepatitis B. 
Smartphones Might Sabotage Your Sleep
Your smartphone may keep you up to date with your friends and the latest news, but it may also just keep you up at night, a new study found.
Tdap During Pregnancy: Is It Safe?
Despite some past concerns, a new study found that getting the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy was not tied to an increased risk for microcephaly or structural birth defects.
Beware of These Diabetes Medications
If something sounds too good to be true, it's probably a scam. That thinking applies to some recent products marketed as cures for diabetes.