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FDA to Update ADHD Medication Labels
Earlier this month, the FDA reviewed the labels for ADHD medication and decided to add two new side effects to the drugs  Focalin and Focalin XR .
Drugs that Make Gout Risk Go Up and Down
In order to get your blood pressure under control, your doctor may give you some type of prescription drug. Your risk of developing gout may influence which drug you are prescribed.
Taking Bulls-eye Aim Against Two Cancer Targets
The capacity of cancer to outsmart its opponents is legendary. That's why therapies have to be multifaceted. New research shows that going after two targets hits the bulls-eye in knocking the lights out of tumors.
Freedom of Speech With a Twist
If you suffer from or engage in self-harmful behavior, you’re not alone. But if you like to blog about it on Tumblr , you might soon be alone. 
What You Gain Won't Affect Baby's Brain
Although gaining too much or too little weight during pregnancy can cause problems for the baby, cognitive problems are not among them.
Novel Vaccine to Prevent Seasonal Influenza Approved
FluMist Quadrivalent , a vaccine to prevent seasonal influenza in people ages 2 years through 49 years, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Targeted Therapy Hits the Mark
People with chronic myeloid leukemia ( CML ) have been treated with interferon therapy for years, but this treatment can sometimes fail. And when it does, a targeted therapy hits the mark, offering these patients long-term benefits.
Stress Makes Us Optimistic
If you know you need to weigh your options before making an upcoming decision, the best time to do so is when you’re feeling stress-free.
Some Cancer Treatments may do Harm
Prostate cancer does not always have to be treated. If it's slow growing, active surveillance may be the best course. For older men who have other conditions, prostate cancer probably ought to be left alone.
Technology Protects Arrhythmia Patients
An investigational device may help prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia that increases the risk of stroke.