FDA panel backs first over-the-counter birth control pill in US

The first non-prescription birth control pill in the US is on the way to approval, after a thumbs-up from an advisory committee of drug regulators. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel's unanimous vote is not binding,

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Teens should be trained before entering the world of social media, APA says

Social media can present both risks and benefits when it comes to teens. The American Psychological Association has released recommendations to guide families and adolescents in how to optimize its use.

Part-Time Physician: Is It a Viable Career Choice?

There may be many solutions for overstressed, burned out, and overworked physicians. Perhaps going part-time is one of them; but there are also negatives to consider.

How health care workers can get free Chipotle to celebrate National Nurses Week

Chipotle said 2,000 winners will get a "Burrito Care Package" to feed 50 people. Other National Nurses Week deals include free food and drinks.

FDA may allow birth control pill without prescription this summer as experts weigh data

HRA Pharma asked the Food and Drug Administration to allow over-the-counter sales of Opill after the Supreme Court said there was no federal right to abortion.

If you're 40, it's time to start mammograms, according to new guidelines

The influential U.S. Preventive Task Force issue a draft of its new breast cancer screening guidelines. They're now recommending women start younger, amid a rise in breast cancer rates.

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