February 08, 2012: Generic Drugs Easing Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs in U.S.
But meds remain a significant burden for those with low incomes, chronic illnesses, study finds

February 07, 2012: Breast Cancer Drug May Weaken Bones, Study Finds
Researchers say postmenopausal women taking Aromasin need to be monitored

February 06, 2012: Metformin Preferred Drug for Type 2 Diabetes, Experts Say
But, American College of Physicians states diet and exercise changes should start before medication

February 06, 2012: Certain Cancer Drugs May Have Fatal Side Effects: Analysis
Risk is very small, but doctors, patients should be made aware, investigators say

February 03, 2012: Hard Drug Use in Middle Age Could Prove Fatal, Study Finds
Those who continue to 'dabble' into their 50s tend to be at greater risk for bad outcomes in general

February 02, 2012: New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study
People with abnormal heartbeat taking Xarelto were less likely to bleed out than warfarin patients

January 31, 2012: FDA OKs Drug That Targets Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis
Therapy zeroes in on defective protein, agency says

January 24, 2012: Could 'Magic' Mushrooms Ease Depression?
Small studies found key ingredient lowered activity in areas of brain linked to mood disorder

January 17, 2012: Experimental Blood Thinner Given Before Surgery Shows Benefit
Cangrelor has potential to reduce clot risk with low bleeding problems in heart patients, study finds

January 17, 2012: Drug Duo May Help Fight Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer
Response rate increased with two-drug approach, researchers report

January 13, 2012: Normal Pregnancies May Be Misdiagnosed as Ectopic
Better diagnostic tools needed to avoid medical errors leading to fetal loss, researchers say

January 06, 2012: Mice Exposed to Smoke Helped by Blood Pressure Drug: Study
Research may hold hope for treating smoking-related lung diseases in humans

January 06, 2012: Global Study Finds Drug Abuse Highest in Richer Nations
The U.S. can do its part to reduce the damage of addiction, experts say

December 28, 2011: Cases of Tamiflu-Resistant Flu Concern Experts
WHO researchers report H1N1 strain passing among people and proving immune to Tamiflu

December 28, 2011: Doubt Cast on Use of Genetic Test Before Plavix
Research review suggests test won't help docs determine who would benefit from heart drug

December 23, 2011: Health Tip: Use Medications Safely
Dos and don't for giving medicine to children

December 20, 2011: Drug Overdoses Kill More Americans Than Car Accidents: CDC
Almost half of drug poisonings are now from abuse of prescription painkillers, researchers note

December 14, 2011: Alcohol Use Down, Pot Use Up Among U.S. Teens
Drinking at historic lows, but fewer kids seem to think marijuana is dangerous, survey finds

December 13, 2011: Many Toddlers Wind Up in ER After Accidental Overdose
New program advises parents on how to store medicines safely

December 07, 2011: U.S. Health Secretary Says 'No' to Morning-After Pill for Younger Teens
FDA was ready to make Plan B available to girls under 16 without a prescription

November 30, 2011: Drug May Dampen Dangerous Side Effect of Stem Cell Transplants
Low doses of interleukin-2 eased most severe symptoms of graft-versus-host disease in cancer patients

November 30, 2011: Toddlers Taking HIV Drugs Have Higher Cholesterol
Children on protease inhibitors should have cholesterol monitored, researchers recommend

November 29, 2011: Many With HIV Not Getting Meds: CDC
Yet, antiretroviral drugs work well, help prevent spread of disease, experts say

November 29, 2011: Medication Review May Benefit Home Health Care Patients
Seniors who get prescriptions at medical office have fewer potentially inappropriate drugs: study

November 29, 2011: Lipitor Goes Generic, Saving Patients Money
Top-selling cholesterol-lowering drug will be available to more people

November 23, 2011: Merck to Pay $950M to Settle Probe of Vioxx Marketing
Controversial painkiller was pulled from the market in 2004 due to heightened heart attack, stroke risk

November 18, 2011: FDA Revokes Approval of Avastin for Breast Cancer
Agency says safety and effectiveness of the drug for this purpose hasn't been proven

November 17, 2011: Cancer Doctors Still Not Great With Patients' Pain
It remains under-recognized and under-treated, survey finds

November 17, 2011: Health Tip: Giving Kids Medicine
It will help them feel better

November 16, 2011: Older ER Patients Less Likely to Get Pain Meds, Data Shows
Researchers say doctors may fear side-effects in the elderly

November 15, 2011: Cholesterol Drug Shows Promise in Early Research
If proven, it could cut bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol, but more study needed

November 14, 2011: Experimental Drug for Irregular Heart Rhythm Raises Death Risk: Study
Dronedarone trial cut short after excess of deaths in patients with permanent form of atrial fibrillation

November 14, 2011: Blood Thinner Xarelto Shows Promise for Heart Patients
Study found it cut odds of death and heart attack, but bleeding risk needs monitoring, experts say

November 10, 2011: Drugs Slipped Into Drinks Sending Many to ER: Report
Majority of victims are women, but nearly 40 percent are male, researchers note.

November 09, 2011: Experimental Drug Slims Obese Monkeys
Killing fat cells in the blood signals potential new approach to weight loss, but more research needed, experts say

November 09, 2011: New Treatment May Boost Survival in Advanced Lung Cancer Cases
Patients on 'epigenetic' combo lived an average of two months longer than expected in small, early study

November 08, 2011: 'Fake Marijuana' May Trigger Heart Trouble in Teens
Report details cases of three boys in Texas who smoked K2 and then suffered attacks

November 04, 2011: Buyer, Beware of Over-the-Counter Thyroid Supplements: Study
Study found wide variation in ingredients, dosages

November 04, 2011: Drugs to Make You Look Beautiful -- But at What Price?
Pill to prevent gray hair might be next in 'lifestyle' drug pipeline

November 03, 2011: Too Many Meds May Be More Problem Than Cure
With people taking growing numbers of drugs, risks are multiplying, experts warn

November 02, 2011: Teen Pot Use Unaffected by Medical Marijuana Law: Study
Survey data shows no difference in kids' use after Rhode Island made it legal in 2006

November 01, 2011: Deaths From Abuse of Painkillers Triple in a Decade: CDC
Almost two-thirds of overdose deaths are from opioid pain relievers, agency says

November 01, 2011: New Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Promising in Early Trial
Experimental drug, ocrelizumab, reduced active brain lesions in study patients

October 25, 2011: Pot Can Mimic Brain Changes Seen in Schizophrenia
Rats given a marijuana-like drug showed disrupted communications between brain regions, or 'cognitive chaos'

October 25, 2011: Health Tip: Alcohol Can Interact With Medications
Here's a partial list of examples

October 19, 2011: New Guidelines Issued for Common Tremor Disorder
American Academy of Neurology has updated recommendations for treating essential tremor

October 07, 2011: Health Tip: Store Medications Safely
Follow these guidelines

October 05, 2011: Experimental MS Drug Shows Promise
Oral med reduces attacks, slows progression, researchers say

September 30, 2011: Cocaine Increases Risk for Glaucoma: Study
Abusers with the eye disease significantly younger than other glaucoma patients who did not do drugs

September 30, 2011: Drug Shortages Even Worse This Year: FDA
Specialty meds for cancer patients among those in short supply