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Features
Cover Story
Prostate Health: What Every Man Needs to Know
Most men will experience some type of prostate problem during their lifetime.
Find out about FDA-approved treatments that help relieve common prostate conditions.
Ensuring the Safety of Medical Devices
A quicker response to problems with medical devices is the goal of
a new FDA effort.
"My Family Health Portrait" Available in English and Spanish
A free computer-based tool that tracks family health histories can help people determine whether they should be screened for certain illnesses.
Treating Restless Legs Syndrome
The FDA has approved the first drug targeted specifically to treat Restless Legs Syndrome.
The FDA and Product Recalls
Take a look at the FDA process for removing or correcting products that don't follow the agency's regulations.
New Health Initiative to Improve Cancer Treatments
Three federal agencies collaborate on the Oncology Biomarker Qualification Initiative.
Keeping Up With Drug Safety Information
Here's how to keep up-to-date on drug warnings and other regulatory changes using FDA resources.
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