Many U.S., Canadian and French physicians prescribed the promoted meds anyway
Among pregnant women who haven't responded to other treatments
Safety issues resolved, experts say Diclegis' return is long overdue
Until now, girls 16 and younger needed a prescription for the emergency contraception
Little danger of addiction or abuse seen after years on the market
Invokana blocks reabsorption of glucose by the kidneys
Invokana works by blocking reabsorption of glucose in body
Helps prevent relapses
Tecfidera a 'welcome addition' for patients battling the neurological disease, one expert said
This under-the-tongue alternative to shots is used in Europe, but not approved in U.S.
FDA recently approved Zecuity patch to treat the painful headaches
As spring break nears, FDA warns that seemingly harmless lark might blister, scar skin
Antibiotic device treats Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infections
Agency isn't recalling the cardiac-arrest devices, but wants to require pre-market approval
Contrast agent helps doctors view brain and spine
Court challenges to the proposals will not be sent to Supreme Court, Justice Department says
Agency points to need for medications that could prevent, slow disease in an aging population
Among people with certain cancers
Some may develop fatal heart rhythms when taking azithromycin, agency says
Some can cause serious harm, agency warns
First, realize that future surgeries are likely, agency says
Osphena taken for 12 weeks found safe, effective in reducing discomfort
Missouri survey found operators often misrepresent indoor tanning as safe, even healthy
Banned in sippy cups and baby bottles, it's present in hospital equipment; health risk unclear
10 deaths, 3 overdoses reported following removal of tonsils or adenoids
Brands such as Colorado Naturals, Nature's Deli are included
They're the U.S. health subject most searched for online, FDA reports
Drug does appear to reduce diagnosis of the disease, researchers say
First-of-its-kind approval may herald new era in fight against blindness, experts say
Advanced retinitis pigmentosa
Institute of Medicine panel says international cooperation also needed to combat public health threat
Much higher levels of antibiotic-resistance genes found at pig farms in study
After other therapies have failed
Patients who take the product would get no benefit, agency says
Brand-name drug is in short supply, agency noted
Agency says new availability of doxorubicin will help people battling malignancy
May be marketed as dietary supplements, foods (such as herbal teas) and nasal sprays, agency says
Conditions inhibit ammonia removal from the body
More than 600 prescription and over-the-counter meds contain acetaminophen, FDA experts say
Kynamro can be used when the body can't eliminate 'bad' cholesterol, FDA says
And some of these meds 'are pretty nasty,' expert says
All contain new active ingredient aimed at improving glucose control
Nesina, Kazano and Oseni each contain a new active ingredient aimed at boosting insulin production
Debate has pitted patients in chronic pain against those fighting drug abuse
Drug blocks proteins that fuel cancer-cell development
Oxytrol is intended for use by those 18 and older
Drugs containing hydrocodone, which include Vicodin, would be affected
Exjade removes excess iron, FDA says
FDA has power to mandate lower levels of the toxin, researchers say
When people don't respond to standard treatments