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50 million people take the antibiotic Zithromax, known as Z-Pak, every year, but on Tuesday the FDA warned it could be dangerous for some people and urged everyone to understand the risks. Cardiologist Dr. Nieca Goldberg explains the warning. (TODAY)

On Thursday the Food and Drug Administration announced approval for a remarkable new system designed to give limited vision to the blind: surgically implanted electrodes coupled with a pair of glasses and a camera. NBC's Robert Bazell reports. (Nightly News)

After getting reports of hundreds of driving-related incidents and accidents involving sleeping pills like Ambien that contain the drug Zolpidem, the Food and Drug Administration is ordering drug makers to cut the dosage in half for women, from 10 to 5 milligrams. NBC's Tom Costello reports. (TODAY)

The FDA is examining whether 5-hour Energy – which says it will relieve afternoon slumps – could be to blame for 13 deaths over the last four years. NBC's Tom Costello reports. (Nightly News)

Thirteen deaths over the past four years have been linked to the popular caffeinated drink 5-Hour Energy, according to the FDA. The company that distributes the drink says its product is safe when used as directed. TODAY's Natalie Morales reports. (TODAY)

Monster energy drink is being investigated in association with five deaths. NBC's Chris Clackum reports. (NBC News)

According to recent reports by the Food and Drug Administration, five deaths over the past five years may be linked to Monster Energy, a popular drink that is high in caffeine. NBC's Tom Costello reports on the FDA's findings, and cardiologist Dr. Nieca Goldberg and TODAY nutritionist Madelyn Fernstrom discuss the deaths. (TODAY)

The drug, which suppresses appetite, is available to severely overweight patients with related medical problems. NBC's Tom Costello reports. (Nightly News)

For the second time in a month, the FDA has approved a prescription weight loss drug. TODAY contributor Dr. Roshini Raj and TODAY diet and nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom discuss the potential benefits and side effects of the pill that will be called Qsymia. (TODAY)

The FDA has added another tool to the battle of the bulge, approving the first new prescription diet drug in over a decade. NBC News chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman and TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer break down what you need to know about Belviq. (TODAY)