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Tips for having a happy, healthy summer

By Emily Miller
July 7, 2014July 7, 2014

To help ensure a safe and healthy summer, the EPA has provided a series of tips that are good for your health, your wallet and the environment.

FDA approves new drug for stomach cancer

By Emily Miller
April 22, 2014April 22, 2014

Stomach cancer forms in the tissues lining the stomach and mostly affects older adults. According to the National Cancer Institute, an estimated 22,220 Americans will be diagnosed with stomach cancer and 10,990 will die from the disease, this year.

Study: Why cancer incidence increases with age

By Emily Miller
February 5, 2014February 5, 2014

A recent study by the NIEHS shows that cancer incidence increases with age and provides research on why this is true.

National Thyroid Awareness Month

By Karla Sullivan
January 13, 2014September 5, 2014

Today, with health reform most pre-existing thyroid conditions are covered.

FDA approves first gel sealant for use in cataract surgery

By Emily Miller
January 10, 2014January 10, 2014

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, January 9 approved first gel sealant for use in cataract surgery to prevent incision leaks.

A New Year’s plea for cord blood donations

By Karla Sullivan
January 9, 2014February 6, 2014

Cord blood is used to treat over 80 diseases.

FDA approves new drug for type 2 diabetes

By Emily Miller
January 8, 2014January 8, 2014

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a new diabetes drug from Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca that uses a novel approach to reduce blood sugar.

FTC takes action against false weight-lose claims

By Emily Miller
January 7, 2014January 8, 2014

In an effort to better serve the U.S. population, the Federal Trade Commission recently announced that stronger guidelines will be put in place to help combat the use of deceptive and misleading weight-loss advertising claims.