Health News

New Cancer Rx Gets FDA Thumbs Up
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat cancer of the bladder and urinary tract.
There's a New Treatment for Batten Disease
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first treatment for a specific form of Batten disease.
New Rx Treats Common Blood Cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat a common type of blood cancer.
First Liver Cancer Rx in Almost 10 Years
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first medication to treat liver cancer in nearly 10 years.
What's New: Anesthesia and Sedation Med Labels
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved label changes for anesthesia and sedation medications to be used in young children.
Lung Cancer Gets New Treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat non-small cell lung cancer.
Don't Be Fooled by Cancer 'Cure' Products
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about products claiming to cure cancer.
FDA Warns Against Autism 'Cures'
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to be fooled by products claiming to "cure" autism.
Common Antibiotic Not Tied to Heart Trouble
Some recent studies have linked a common antibiotic to a raised risk for a type of abnormal heartbeat, but a large new study suggests that may not be the case.
A Change in REMS Requirements
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) requirements for certain medications used to treat anemia.