Another Reason to Avoid Alcohol During Pregnancy

Featured June 14, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Even low levels of prenatal alcohol exposure may change the shape of the baby’s face, according to a new study. The authors of this study pointed out

HIV Rx Goes Generic | RxWiki

Featured June 13, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic version of Truvada. Truvada is a combination of two medications: emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

Legionnaires’ Disease in Health Facilities

Featured June 12, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that some health care facilities may pose a risk of Legionnaires’ disease. That’s because 76 percent of

How Moderate Drinking Might Change Your Brain

Featured June 11, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Even drinking a moderate amount of alcohol might have negative effects on your brain, according to a new study. Participants in this study who drank the most

Blood Thinners: Are You Getting the Right Dose?

Featured June 10, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Some people taking blood-thinning medications might be getting the wrong dose, according to a new study. More specifically, patients with a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial

Young Adults May Be Drinking Too Much

Featured June 9, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Young adults may drink more alcohol as they reach their late 20s, according to a new study. This study monitored changes in binge and heavy drinking habits in

Packaged Foods See Sodium Decrease

Featured June 8, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Dietary sodium in packaged foods and beverages appears to have decreased in recent years, according to a new study. High sodium intake has been linked to high

Infection Tied to Swimming May Be on the Rise

Featured June 7, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) A parasite lurking in some pools and water playgrounds may be infecting people more often, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In fact,

New Cancer Rx Gets Green Light

Featured June 6, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for cancer that has a specific biomarker. This treatment is called Keytruda (pembrolizumab). It was previously approved

ADHD Rx Goes Generic | RxWiki

Featured June 5, 2017

[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the generic version of Strattera, a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The generic is called