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Rising drug spending in the United States is being fueled by expensive name-brand prescription medicines

Name-Brand Medications Driving Spike in U.S. Drug Spending

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Greatest costs for Humira, Remicade, Enbrel, Novolog, and Neulasta
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said today it will take steps to limit or ban access to flavored electronic cigarettes

FDA Moves to Restrict Flavored E-Cig Sales, Ban Menthol Cigarettes

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The move stops short of the full ban on e-cigarettes that had been expected
By collecting data on suicides by medical students

AMA to Collect Data on Suicide Among Doctors-in-Training

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Administration hopes to identify the systemic factors that contribute to this problem
The leading cause of death varies with income in the United States

Heart Disease Leading Cause of Death in Low-Income Counties

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Greatest shift to cancer as leading cause of death seen in highest-income counties in United States
There is an urgent need for blood and platelet donations in the United States because donations during September and October fell 21

Red Cross Issues Urgent Call for Blood Ahead of the Holidays

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More than 4,300 blood drives needed to stop the shortage from continuing throughout the winter
JUUL Labs

Under Pressure, JUUL Withdraws Most Flavored E-Cigs From Market

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Company is also shutting down Facebook and Instagram accounts in the United States
There is an urgent need for coordinated

Coordinated Care Needed for Cancer Survivors, Caregivers

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Efforts needed in implementing routine assessments of needs, facilitating personalized referrals
Denosumab

Denosumab Promising for TDT-Induced Osteoporosis Treatment

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Higher percentage increase of L1 to L4 and wrist bone mineral density with DMN, reduction in pain
Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D do not significantly reduce major cardiovascular events or cancer incidence

AHA: Limited Benefit for n-3 Fatty Acids in CVD, Cancer Prevention

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Second study shows no significant results for vitamin D supplementation versus placebo
Socioeconomic and health-related behaviors contribute to county-level disparities in cancer deaths

Income, Lifestyle May Contribute to Disparity in Cancer Deaths

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In addition to health care factors, issues outside of treatment may affect cancer death rates