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FDA approves first OTC CGM
The device can help people with and without diabetes monitor their blood glucose levels
Mar. 8, 2024

New food allergy med
Previously approved for allergic asthma, this injectable medication can help people with severe reactions
Feb. 22, 2024

Canada Rx import approved by FDA
A landmark decision granted the state the authority to obtain these prescriptions to help stem rising costs
Jan. 19, 2024

HPV statistics 2024
An estimated 85% of people will get an HPV infection in their lifetime
Updated on Oct. 25, 2024

Flovent discontinued
The go-to asthma treatment has been replaced by an authorized generic
Jan. 4, 2024

HIV statistics 2024
Globally, people who inject drugs have 35 times the risk of acquiring HIV of the general population, female sex workers have 30 times the risk, gay men have 28 times the risk, and transgender women have 14 times the risk
Updated on Oct. 25, 2024

Herpes statistics 2024
Globally, around half a billion people have genital herpes, and several billion have oral herpes
Updated on Oct. 25, 2024

FDA approves Zepbound
This prescription is a version of Mounjaro, which is only approved for Type 2 diabetes
Nov. 9, 2023

FDA approves Wezlana
This medication is a biosimilar—like a generic for biologic medications—for the popular drug Stelara
Nov. 6, 2023

FDA approves Zituvio for diabetes
This new medication joins Januvia and Janumet on the market
Oct. 30, 2023

Breast cancer statistics 2024
Breast cancer accounts for almost 30% of new female cancers each year. Learn more here.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2024