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First pre-measured low blood sugar treatment approved

FDA approves pre-measured Gvoke (glucagon) to treat severe low blood sugar
Posted by LizGH on Sunday, October 6, 2019

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
Treating severe low blood sugar doesn't have to be complex and overwhelming. And a newly approved treatment may make things even easier.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Gvoke (glucagon) to be used in emergency instances of severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This new approval, intended for those over the age of 2 who have diabetes, includes the following:

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Heartburn Medication Warning: What You Need to Know

FDA warns of possible cancer-causing impurity in some ranitidine medicines
Posted by LizGH on Sunday, September 29, 2019

Note: this article is provided by the ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
You may need to check your medicine cabinet for this acid reflux medication.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has discovered that some medications used for acid reflux contain low levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity.

These medications are found under the names ranitidine (active ingredient) and Zantac (brand). These drugs are available over the counter and via prescription.

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Medical myths busted

Don't fall for these three health misconceptions
Posted by LizGH on Sunday, September 15, 2019

Grandma might have told you that you'll catch a cold if you go outside with wet hair. Even if you didn't buy into that old wives’ tale, there are plenty of other health myths out there that seem true — but aren't.

Read on for some more medical hoaxes that have duped many.

1) Myth: Changes in the Weather Can Cause Colds

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New cigarette packaging may be coming soon

FDA proposes new cigarette package warnings with color images
Posted by LizGH on Sunday, September 8, 2019

Note: This article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
You may soon see new cigarette packaging in stores near you.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed some new health warnings for tobacco companies to include on cigarette packages and in ads.

This new proposal is meant to help the public gain a better understand of how unhealthy smoking really is, according to the FDA. The warnings would include realistic photos of the health risks tied to cigarette smoking. These warnings would be the biggest change to cigarette labels in more than 35 years.

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Back-to-school health tips for kids

How to prepare your children for a healthy school year
Posted by LizGH on Sunday, September 1, 2019

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
Summer is more than halfway over, and that means another school year is approaching. How should you prepare your kids for school?

Here are some important health issues to be aware of as you get your children school-ready.

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Rotavirus explained

Everything you need to know about your child's risk for rotavirus
Posted by LizGH on Sunday, August 25, 2019

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy. 
Rotavirus spreads easily among infants and young children. Is your child at risk?

The virus rotavirus causes gastroenteritis, which is inflammation of the lining of the intestine. Symptoms include severe diarrhea and vomiting — both of which can lead to dehydration. Some children may also experience fever and stomach pain.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rotavirus is the world's most common cause of diarrhea in infants and children.

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