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Most U.S. Children Consume at Least One Sugary Drink a Day
And calories consumed from sugary beverages on a given day increase with age for U.S. youth
FDA Approves Trulance for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Drug designed to stimulate secretion of intestinal fluid
FDA, EPA Issue Guidance on Fish Consumption
Recommendations aimed at pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, parents of young children
Number of Infants Born to Women Using Opioids Up Sharply
Few treatment programs deal with substance abuse in expectant moms, federal report says
Pace of Influenza Activity Picking Up Across the United States
Dominant strain right now is H3N2, CDC epidemiologist notes
New Comprehensive Report Looks at Benefits, Harms of Cannabis
Can ease chronic pain, chemo-related nausea, muscle spasms in MS, but researchers cite risks, too
Excessive FDA Regulation Driving High Drug Prices
First-in-class drugs are fast-tracked while follow-on drugs can take up to 15 years to be approved
Tobacco Control Plays Key Role in Saving Both Lives and Dollars
Higher prices, taxes would deter smoking and generate income, WHO and others say
Major Increase in U.S. Glaucoma Cases Expected by 2030
Routine eye exams the best way to prevent this major cause of vision loss, eye experts say
Survey Shows Lower Rate of Impaired Driving in U.S. for 2014
In 2014, 11.1 percent drove under the influence of alcohol, 4.1 percent drove under influence of drugs
