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Ajanta Pharma's Generic Anti-Asthma Chewable Tablets Approved By US FDA
Ajanta Pharma has launched its generic Montelukast Sodium tablets for treatment of people with asthma and seasonal allergy in the United States.
Costco Chicken Salad Connected To E. Coli Cases In Seven States: Report
While no deaths have been reported, five people have been hospitalized as a result of the outbreak, and two of them developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney failure.
FDA Finalizes First Draft Of Food Safety Rules To Prevent Foodborne Illness Outbreak
Taking a step toward prevention of foodborne illness, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized the rules that outline the safety standards to be followed by different parties involved in the food production.
Roche's New Drug Combination For Melanoma Treatment Wins FDA Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Cotellic in combination with Zelboraf for the treatment of advanced melanoma.
Tapeworms Can Trasmit Cancer Cells In Humans: CDC
Cancer cells transmitted from common stomach bug led to the development of cancer-like tumors in a Colombian man, report U.S. health officials.
What Is Shigella? Bacteria That Causes Nasty Stomach Bug Sickens Dozens At California Restaurant
Shigella can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, and poses greater risks to those with weaker immune systems.
Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreak 2015: Dozens Of Star Princess Passengers Sickened By Stomach Bug
The same ship, the Star Princess, had an outbreak of norovirus in April.
Bubonic Plague Reaches Michigan In State's First 2015 Case Reported
The life-threatening disease occurs when a person is bitten by an infected flea or wild rodent with the bacterium Yesinia pestis.
Legionnaires' Fatalities Rise To 7: What To Know About The Deadly Outbreak That Continues To Spread In New York City
The airborne disease has been contracted by at least 81 people and killed three in the largest outbreak in New York City in at least three years.
Deaths From Heroin Overdoses Have Quadrupled Over Past Decade In US, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says greater availability and low prices might help to explain the trend in part.
US Base That Shipped Live Anthrax For 10 Years Lacked Effective Killing Procedures: Report
According to a CDC report accessed by USA Today, the Dugway Proving Ground in Utah lacked effective irradiation procedures to kill the deadly bacteria.
Blue Bell Listeria Outbreak 2015: Contaminated Ice Cream Still Poses Danger, CDC Warns After Finishing Investigation
The agency urged anyone with Blue Bell products to throw them away or return them to the store, even if partially eaten.
Norovirus Outbreak: Disgusting Stomach Bug Can Be Caught By Swimming, CDC Warns
An outbreak of the nasty stomach bug sickened 70 people who swam in a lake in Oregon in July 2014.
CDC Says Deadly C. Difficile Bug May Be Transmitted Through Doctors' And Dentists' Offices
Statistics show C. Difficile, which causes severe colon inflammation and diarrhea, infects half a million Americans every year.
Ebola Virus Update: Obama To Withdraw Most Troops Fighting West Africa Outbreak
Only 100 military personnel are expected to stay in West Africa by the end of April. Here's how the U.S. helped contain the outbreak.
Measles Outbreak: Senate Vaccination Hearing To Highlight Preventable Diseases
The Senate health committee will hold its first public meeting to address the measles outbreak across 17 states.
Measles Outbreak: Pediatricians Refuse Unvaccinated Children To Combat Anti-Vaccine Movement And Safeguard Waiting Rooms
To safeguard their waiting rooms, a growing number of pediatricians are refusing to treat unvaccinated children during the current measles outbreak.
Female Genital Mutilation In US: 513,000 Women And Girls Cut, CDC To Report
According to the CDC, there are 513,000 women and girls in the U.S. who've suffered genital mutilation.
One In 4 Nonsmokers In US Still Being Exposed To Secondhand Smoke, CDC Finds
The CDC found that while the number of people exposed to secondhand smoke fell by half between 1999 and 2012, exposure levels remained high.
2014-2015 Flu Season Declared An Epidemic Due To Mutating H3N2 Virus, Ineffective Vaccines
With 15 deaths and 36 states reporting widespread activity of the virus, the flu has officially reached epidemic levels in the United States.
FDA Advisers Fear For Safety Of Blood Supply Amid Call To Lift Ban On Gay Donors
The policy of banning donations from gay men began in 1983, when HIV and the ensuing public hysteria were spreading rapidly.
Ebola: World Health Organization Asks Male Survivors To Abstain From Sex For Three Months
The virus has been found to persist for up to three months after onset of symptoms.
Bubonic Plague In The US: Disease Still Present From Colorado To Madagascar
The bubonic plague is currently spreading through the slums of Madagascar, but Americans should know it still strikes the U.S., particularly in Western states.
2 Columbus, Ohio, Children Tested For Ebola After Showing Symptoms
Two children in Columbus, Ohio, tested negative for Ebola after showing symptoms of fever.
Lammily Dolls: 'Normal Barbie' For Sale, Comes With Stretch Marks, Scars And Pimples
Artist Nickolay Lamm's "Normal Barbie" is proportioned like an average 19-year-old American woman.
Ebola Deadly Outbreak: Why Is Liberia Improving While Sierra Leone Continues To Battle New Cases?
While the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone continues to worsen, Liberia has seen a dramatic drop in its rate of new Ebola cases in recent weeks.
Ebola Outbreak: Air Transport A Critical Problem For Aid Workers
Aid organizations turn to governments, militaries and NGOs to address the the transport challenges hindering the response in the Ebola zone.
Ebola Outbreak: Health Care Workers Needed, But Quarantines, Travel Bans Pose Obstacles
Aid organizations say the ongoing recruitment of volunteers is crucial, but quarantines, travel bans and other obstacles complicate the process.
Chris Christie Defends Ebola Quarantine Of Nurse
After coming under criticism for his decision to quarantine a nurse, Christie appeared on the "Today" show to defend the policy and criticize the CDC.
Amber Vinson Ebola Update: Mother Praises New Federal Screening Policies, But Says Changes Too Late To Help Daughter
Vinson's family has hired celebrity lawyer Billy Martin, who has handled cases for Michael Vick, Wesley Snipes, Chandra Levy's family and Monica Lewinsky's mother.