Health News

How to Prevent Birth Defects
Each January, the United States observes National Birth Defects Prevention Month.

FDA Takes Action to Expand COVID Vaccine Use
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently took several actions to expand the use of one of the COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 Update: 1/10/22
COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in the United States, with the increase apparently driven largely by the Omicron variant.

A New Treatment for Severe Asthma
There's a new treatment for severe asthma.

New Rx for Bipolar Disorder
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for bipolar disorder.

How to Fight Omicron
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is tearing across the United States and driving case numbers to record highs. Here's what health officials say will fight this fast-moving variant.

FDA Approves Marketing of Low-Nicotine Cigarettes
It may sound unreal, but the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved the marketing of a type of cigarettes.

Should Older People Still Get Colorectal Cancer Screenings?
Health officials say colorectal cancer screening can stop after age 75 in some cases. But could there be a benefit to continuing screening after that age?

Intermittent Fasting: The Basics
What you eat makes a difference for weight loss, but could when you eat also make an impact?

New Rx May Lower Cholesterol in 2 Doses Per Year
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to lower cholesterol in just two doses per year.