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New Injectable HIV Prevention Medication Approved by the FDA!

The Food and Drug Administration has announced, earlier this week, that they have approved the use of injectable medication against HIV as PrEP (pre-exposure prevention.) The new drug is called Apretude and it can be injected once every two months…

December 25, 2021 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

The CDC Encourages the Use of HIV Prevention Medication in New Guidelines

An HIV cure is yet to be achieved, but in the last few years, a lot has been done to prevent and manage HIV and AIDS more and more. As a step forward, the CDC is planning on expanding access…

December 9, 2021 · by Katherine Baldwin · 1

Paracetamol: A Common Medication Pregnant Women Should Avoid?

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are two significant milestones in the lives of women. There are several precautions a pregnant woman should take, such as paying attention to the medication, liquids, and food she ingests. It is always best to seek professional…

September 24, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

How to Reduce Anxiety Without Medication

Every day it seems that anxiety is becoming an inevitable symptom of modern living. So many of us walk around with a feeling of insurmountable stress and pressure on our shoulders. There seems to be an endless list of things…

May 24, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Family Lobbies the Government to Get the Medication Paid for

Sammy Cavallaro would be a normal teenager if he wouldn’t have to deal with Type 2 spinal muscular atrophy, a disorder which has changed his life. Unfortunately, his illness traps him in a wheelchair and he needs permanent care. His…

March 29, 2018 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Cities, Countries and Schools Found a Way to Work Around the System Bringing in Foreign Medication

FDA approved drugs are very expensive in the US and many cities and counties are trying to save money by helping their employees purchase medicines from other countries such as Canada or New Zeeland. In other countries they can find…

December 7, 2017 · by Asheley Rice · 0