Health News

New COVID-19 Rx Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new COVID-19 treatment.
New Test to Detect COVID Antibodies Gets Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new test that can detect neutralizing antibodies from a past SARS-CoV-2 infection. It's the first test of its kind.
Approved: New Device for Nightmares
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a device for sleep problems related to nightmares.
COVID Testing: Update
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing recommendations about collecting nasal samples for COVID-19 testing.
Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats
You may want to take a break from the cold cuts for a while — at least until health officials determine the exact source of a Listeria outbreak tied to deli meats.
Youth Increasingly at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
The threat of type 2 diabetes has continued to increase for young people in recent years. But there are ways to avoid this disease.
The Flu vs. COVID-19
The season is changing, and COVID-19 is still here. And with colder weather comes another threat to public health: the flu. But how can you tell the difference between COVID-19 and the flu?
Common Lice Treatment Approved as OTC
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a common lice treatment to be available over-the-counter (OTC).
COVID-19 Update: 10/26/20
The number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the United States.
Halloween Eye Safety
Halloween is all about fun — complete with cool costumes, mountains of candy, haunted houses and trick-or-treating. So don't let potential eye dangers get in the way of all the Halloween thrills.