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Senate panel approves bill to tighten compounding pharmacies’ oversight

Senate panel approves bill to tighten compounding pharmacies’ oversight

But public health and consumer advocacy groups and the head of the FDA say the legislation falls short.

Updates to psychiatry’s guidebook change criteria for ADHD, autism

Updates to psychiatry’s guidebook change criteria for ADHD, autism

Major changes to the DSM, which clinicians use to diagnose mental disorders, may have broad impact.

Jolie’s mastectomy spotlights breast cancer, options

Jolie’s mastectomy spotlights breast cancer, options

The actress’ revelation of her double mastectomy could prompt more women to get tested for cancer.

Cancer group urges caution after Jolie says she had breasts removed

Cancer group urges caution after Jolie says she had breasts removed

American Cancer Society urges caution for women who have genetic risk factors for breast cancer.