Combo HIV Tablet Approved
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Genvoya (a fixed-dose combination tablet containing elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide) as a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.
FDA Warns About Sexual Enhancement Product
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Power Khan, a product promoted for sexual enhancement.
To Combat Winter Blues, Talk May Be Best
For seasonal affective disorder (SAD), light therapy has long been considered the gold standard in treatment. But a new discovery may change that.
A New Option for Severe Asthma
Patients with severe asthma may soon have another treatment option to add to their current medications.
The Importance of Aspirin Allergy Testing
Aspirin has an impressive list of potential health benefits, but new evidence suggests that many patients are told to discontinue this low-cost, effective therapy without good cause.
OK for New Asthma Rx
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Nucala (mepolizumab) for use with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of asthma in patients age 12 years and older.
Prescription Drug Use: The Recent Trends
If your medicine cabinet seems rather full lately, you may not be the only one.
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant, you likely know the importance of eating a healthy diet. Eating right during pregnancy can make for a healthy, happy newborn. So, what foods and drinks should you be avoiding? Read on to find out.
The Impact of Genetics on Food Allergy Risk
Do siblings of food-allergic children have a higher allergy risk themselves? Not necessarily.
Penicillin: You Might Not Really Be Allergic
After an adverse reaction, many patients never take penicillin again — even though they've never been formally tested by an allergist. But these patients may want to take another look.