Health News
New COVID-19 Rx Approved
A new medication to treat COVID-19 has earned emergency approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Fireworks Safety 101
As you prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, you need to know a few things about fireworks and how to keep your family safe.
Salmonella Outbreak Ramps Up
Hundreds of people across the United States have become sick with Salmonella after contact with backyard poultry.
FDA Gives New Burn Treatment the Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for burns.
When Did COVID-19 Really Hit the US?
COVID-19 might have arrived in the United States earlier than we realized.
Nasal Allergy Rx to Go OTC
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a prescription allergy medication to be used without a prescription.
Alzheimer's Rx Gets Green Light
The last time the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a treatment for Alzheimer's disease was 2003. Eighteen years later, the agency has finally approved a new Alzheimer's treatment.
Weight Loss Rx Approved
Until this month, the United States had not seen a new weight loss or weight management drug approved since 2014.
Rare Disorder Gets First Approved Treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first-ever treatment for a rare genetic disorder called plasminogen deficiency.
How Effective Are mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines?
Wondering how effective your Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine really is? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an answer.