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Byline: AP Health Writer

16 Jan

The best Rx for teens addicted to vaping? No one knows

published on January 16, 2019 - 11:49 AM

(AP) – The nation’s top health authorities agree: Teen vaping is an epidemic that now affects some 3.6 million underage

27 Nov

US goal to be ‘first’ on devices worries former regulators

published on November 27, 2018 - 12:59 PM

(AP) – Dr. Jeffrey Shuren was adamant: The United States would never cut corners to fast-track the approval of medical

26 Nov

FDA says it will overhaul criticized medical device system

published on November 26, 2018 - 12:29 PM

(AP) – U.S. health officials said Monday they plan to overhaul the nation’s decades-old system for approving most medical devices,

29 Aug

Even a small amount of medical debt can trigger headaches

published on August 29, 2018 - 1:14 PM

(AP) — It doesn’t take a huge unpaid medical bill to make a collection agency come calling … and calling.

09 Aug

Merger cancellation pushes Rite Aid into uncertain future

published on August 9, 2018 - 12:49 PM

(AP) — Rite Aid shares plunged Thursday as the company headed into an uncertain future after calling off its merger

25 Jun

Medical milestone: US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures

published on June 25, 2018 - 1:07 PM

(AP) — U.S. health regulators on Monday approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur

10 May

In taking on high drug prices, Trump faces a complex nemesis

published on May 10, 2018 - 1:49 PM

(AP) — Before taking office, President Donald Trump railed against the pharmaceutical industry and accused it of “getting away with

17 Apr

Marijuana-based drug gets positive review from US agency

published on April 17, 2018 - 1:03 PM

(AP) — A closely watched medicine made from the marijuana plant reduces seizures in children with severe forms of epilepsy

11 Apr

Insurers look to pass drug price breaks straight to consumer

published on April 11, 2018 - 12:36 PM

(AP) — Some major health insurers plan to take a little sting out of prescription drug prices by giving customers

20 Mar

US regulators renew scrutiny of menthol, tobacco flavors

published on March 20, 2018 - 12:57 PM

(AP) — Federal health officials are taking a closer look at flavors in tobacco products that appeal to young people,

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