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Possible Nitrosamines in Your Medication: What's Next?
Over the last several months, several medications have been recalled due to a possible cancer-causing impurity. Here's what you need to know.
For American Heart Month, Say No to Heart Disease
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. But you can say no to heart disease by learning about the condition and taking steps to improve your heart health.
Triglyceride-Lowering Rx Gets FDA Approval
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to lower the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke.
Generics for Eliquis Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generics for Eliquis.
Ranitidine Medication Warning FAQs
A common acid reflux medication has been in the news for containing low levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity. Here's what you need to know.
Is Your AED Approved?
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging consumers to check that their AED is FDA-approved.
Device for Heart Failure Approved
A device meant to improve symptoms in patients with advanced heart failure has gotten the green light from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Don’t Miss a Beat
Drums pounding or fish flopping in the chest are ways people describe atrial fibrillation (AFib). Get to know the symptoms and how to control the disease.
After Recalls, Which Blood Pressure Medications Are Safe?
A list of "safe" sartan-containing medications has been released.
New Generic Valsartan Approved
A new generic valsartan (Diovan) has been approved. The hope is that it can help with the recent valsartan shortages.