Health & Wellness News
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Can a Lack of Sleep Make You More At Risk for Inflammation and Diseases?
A recent study on the sleep and inflammation trends of 14 adults examined the outcome of disruptions in sleep patterns on immune and inflammatory responses.
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What Causes ‘Junk Sleep’ — And How To Beat It
Many factors can contribute to junk sleep, some of which are more in our control than others. Here’s what to…
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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Have Been
Greenlighted by the FDAYour Local Pharmacist Will Soon be Able to Sell You the Device You Need After a long delay, the Food…
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FDA Approves a New Medication for Clinical Depression
It is the first drug to treat major depressive disorder that works within a week of taking it and is…
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A UPMC Physician’s Research is Helping Other Clinicians Practice Safe Opioid Prescribing
A new study by University of Pittsburgh researchers offers new tactics to help ensure physicians are prescribing opioids safely and…
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Is it possible to join the military with diabetes?
A person living with diabetes may be interested in joining the United States Armed Forces. However, the U.S. military currently…
FDA UPDATES
- Antibiotics are powerful medications that save countless lives every day. But they’re not the answer for every illness. Antibiotics treat only some infections caused by bacteria – and none caused by viruses. Learn to safely use antibiotics to get well and combat antimicrobial resistance.
- Patients today have several treatment options to prevent hospitalization and other serious complications of COVID-19. The FDA has approved drug treatments for COVID-19 and has authorized others for emergency use.
- From blood to vaccines, FDA protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe, effective, and available to those who need them. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.
- Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects which may conflict with a medicine you are taking or a medical condition you may have. Products containing hidden drugs are also sometimes fal
- Kids aren't just small adults. From diet and nutrition to their reactions to medicine, their bodies are unique. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.
- Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
FDA RECALLS
- Babcock Dairy of Madison, Wisconsin, is voluntarily expanding its recall on Orange Custard Chocolate Chip ice cream that may be […]
- Fabalish Inc, Carlstadt, NJ is recalling Kickin’ Carrot Falafel Bites because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli […]
- IHA Beverage of Commerce, CA is recalling Super Cinnamon Powder 4oz, because it has the potential to be contaminated with […]
- Grimmway Farms has issued a recall of select organic whole carrots and organic baby carrots that should no longer be […]
- Gilster – Mary Lee Corp. Issues a Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen in Bowl & Basket Onion Soup MixGilster-Mary Lee, 520 Old St. Mary’s Road, of Perryville, Missouri, is voluntarily recalling two lots of Bowl & Basket Onion […]
- Possible Undeclared Egg Allergen