Health News

Plaque Psoriasis Has a New Treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
A New Treatment for Anthrax
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Anthim (obiltoxaximab) injection to treat inhalational anthrax.
Keep an Eye on Your Contact Lens Solution
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about contact lens solutions with hydrogen peroxide.
The Truth About Alcohol
You hear a lot about moderate alcohol intake and good health, but the research backing up those claims might be flawed, a new study found.
Lose Weight on Your Way to Work
Adults who cycle or walk to work may have lower body fat percentage and body mass index (BMI) in midlife, compared to adults who drive.
Knee or Hip Pain? This Common Rx May Not Help
Acetaminophen, widely used to treat pain and fever, may not effectively relieve osteoarthritis pain in the hip or knee or improve physical function, a new study found.
Good News About Heart Disease
Heart disease deaths in the US have declined since the 1970s, a new study found, but southern states saw slower declines.
Generic Viagra Gets FDA OK
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic version of Viagra (sildenafil citrate) for use in the United States.
Hemophilia A Treatment Gets Green Light
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for hemophilia A.
A Warning About Eye Drop Bottles
The FDA has issued a warning about eye drop bottles that have loose plastic safety seals or tamper-evident rings below the bottle cap.