Health News

Approved: First Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B
There's a new treatment for a serious bleeding disorder.

Understanding Emergency Use Authorizations
If you have been following the news during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might have noticed that the FDA has been granting "emergency use authorizations" (EUAs) to vaccines and drugs. But what is an EUA?

7 Companies Under Fire for False Claims
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to seven companies for selling supplements claiming to treat serious heart conditions.

Hurricane Safety and Health
Hurricane season is here. There's no better time than now to learn how to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy.

Fraudulent COVID-19 Products: Your Guide
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about fraudulent coronavirus products.

NSAIDs and Heart Failure Risk
Got diabetes? You may want to ask your doctor before taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Another TikTok Challenge Goes Wrong
Another recent TikTok trend, called the #OneChipChallenge, has been sending some to the emergency room.

COVID-19? Here Are Your Treatment Options
We talk a lot about COVID-19 prevention. But what about the treatments?

Flu Prevention: What You Need to Know
Most of the public health focus has been on COVID-19 for the past two years, but the flu is still around. Here's how you can stay safe.

Staying Mosquito-Free This Summer
It's summer — a time to be outside and enjoy nature. But mosquitoes, as always, will make an appearance.