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New diabetes medication gets green light

FDA approves Rybelsus (semaglutide) to treat type 2 diabetes
Posted by LizGH on October 13, 2019 - 6:00am

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new diabetes medication.

This new approval is found under the names Rybelsus (brand name) and semaglutide (active ingredient). The FDA approved semaglutide to treat adults with type 2 diabetes in combination with diet and exercise.

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First pre-measured low blood sugar treatment approved

FDA approves pre-measured Gvoke (glucagon) to treat severe low blood sugar
Posted by LizGH on October 6, 2019 - 6:00am

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Treating severe low blood sugar doesn't have to be complex and overwhelming. And a newly approved treatment may make things even easier.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Gvoke (glucagon) to be used in emergency instances of severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This new approval, intended for those over the age of 2 who have diabetes, includes the following:

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Heartburn Medication Warning: What You Need to Know

FDA warns of possible cancer-causing impurity in some ranitidine medicines
Posted by LizGH on September 29, 2019 - 6:00am

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You may need to check your medicine cabinet for this acid reflux medication.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has discovered that some medications used for acid reflux contain low levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity.

These medications are found under the names ranitidine (active ingredient) and Zantac (brand). These drugs are available over the counter and via prescription.

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ADHD medications: what you should know

All you need to know about treating ADHD with medications
Posted by LizGH on September 22, 2019 - 6:00am

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Are you treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with medication? Here's all you need to know about the available treatment options.

ADHD is a common childhood disorder that can continue through adolescence into adulthood. The primary symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattentiveness. While ADHD is treatable with medication and without, medication can help children and adults with ADHD manage their symptoms by increasing certain brain chemicals.

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Medical myths busted

Don't fall for these three health misconceptions
Posted by LizGH on September 15, 2019 - 6:00am

Grandma might have told you that you'll catch a cold if you go outside with wet hair. Even if you didn't buy into that old wives’ tale, there are plenty of other health myths out there that seem true — but aren't.

Read on for some more medical hoaxes that have duped many.

1) Myth: Changes in the Weather Can Cause Colds

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New cigarette packaging may be coming soon

FDA proposes new cigarette package warnings with color images
Posted by LizGH on September 8, 2019 - 6:00am

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You may soon see new cigarette packaging in stores near you.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed some new health warnings for tobacco companies to include on cigarette packages and in ads.

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