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FDA Names a New Chief of Medical Devices
Patient advocates hope Dr. Michelle Tarver will lead the agency to focus more on safety and less on rapid approvals.Read More
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In a first, the guidelines link poor pregnancy outcomes to stroke and call on doctors to exercise greater vigilance.Read More
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The Federal Aviation Administration did away with a rule that had required an off switch for the sign even though smoking on U.S. flights ended…
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Whether you’re a millennial or not, you’ll want to follow this advice for a long, healthy life.Read More
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“Not only is it sleek enough not to disturb my sleep, but it can track things my old AppleWatch never dreamed of.”Read More
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Reviewers say it’s an excellent space-saving solution for staying active.Read More
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People with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free…
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After 44 days, Kendric Cromer, 12, left the hospital. While his family feels fortunate that he was the first to receive a treatment, their difficult…
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