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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Journavx, a new pain reliever without the risks of addiction or ...

Federal officials have approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin. The U.S.

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