Health News

New Recommendations for HPV Shots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new recommendations for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
New Guidance for SIDS Prevention
There's some new guidance on how to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
That Anti-Inflammatory Rx May Have an Extra Benefit
Medications used to treat conditions like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis may also be able to treat depression symptoms, a new study found.
To Manage Diabetes, Take a Walk
Taking a brief walk after meals may help patients with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar more effectively, a new study found.
A New Rx for Cancer of the Soft Tissues
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lartruvo (olaratumab) to treat soft tissue sarcoma (STS).
Tecentriq Gets a New Job
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Tecentriq (atezolizumab) to treat advanced lung cancer.
Heart Rx Interactions: Talk to Your Doctor
All too often, medications interact with each other, and that can cause serious problems. Statins and some heart medications are no different.
Should Sugary Drinks Be Taxed?
Taxing sugary drinks may lower consumption and, in turn, reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and even tooth decay, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report.
A Possible Risk of Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Men with prostate cancer who take androgen-lowering medication may have a raised risk of dementia, a new study found.
Flublok Gets Expanded Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new version of the Flublok vaccine.