A Triple Threat for HIV

Featured February 15, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat HIV. The new approval is for Biktarvy (bictegravir, emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide). The

Where Zika Spread, Birth Defects Were More Common

Featured February 14, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Parts of the United States that had local Zika virus transmission saw an increase in birth defects that have been linked to the virus, a new study

Opioid Cough Medicines: No Longer for Kids

Featured February 13, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) After a new US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision, opioid cough and cold medications will no longer be indicated for children. Their use in this age

Despite Decline, Asthma Attacks Still a Concern in Kids

Featured February 12, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Although asthma attacks have declined among children in the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said there is still work to be done. From

FDA Warns of Kratom Risks

Featured February 11, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released information on the dangers tied to kratom, a plant-based substance. Kratom has gained popularity in the United States

A New Rx for a Rare Cancer

Featured February 10, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug to treat a rare type of cancer that affects the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract. The

A Pacemaker for the Brain

Featured February 9, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Researchers are testing a new device that has shown promise in slowing some of the declines tied to Alzheimer’s disease. They detailed their progress in a new

Teen Drinking May Have Long-Term Effects

Featured February 8, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Drinking alcohol in your late teen years could lead to liver problems in your adult years, according to a new study. This new study examined more than

How Screen Time Affects Teens’ Emotions

Featured February 7, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Teens who spend more time in front of a screen may be more likely to feel unhappy, according to a new study. Time spent video chatting, using

The Lasting Effects of Brain Injuries

Featured February 4, 2018

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) A traumatic brain injury (TBI) may increase your risk of dementia for decades, according to a new study. Looking at nationwide databases in Sweden from 1964 to