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drugs

Meds and grapefruit don’t always mix

This could be a dangerous combination, depending on the drug.

Moving toward a better blood pressure pill

Combining low doses of multiple drugs might work for some.

Potential reversal of type 2 diabetes?

Up to 40 percent experienced temporary remission.

Which diet drugs work?

A study of five prescription medications shows they all work—but some are better than others.

Among wealthy nations, U.S. lags in life expectancy

Drug abuse, diabetes, high blood pressure, guns, smoking and alcohol all contribute to America's poor health.

Patient Story

Program bolsters Rx safety, savings

Medication therapy management can give patients an added layer of assurance when they're taking multiple prescription drugs.

Updated heart failure treatment guidelines issued

Two new drugs added to list of recommended therapies.

Antibiotics 101

A brief history and a primer on why they're so important.

Like a glass of wine? Sure… but it may not lengthen life

Despite numerous studies that have shown benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, the latest research says longevity can't be tied to it.

Prescription drug use on the rise in U.S.

Many adults take five or more medications, often for preventable ills.

Substance abuse reported by 1 in 10 workers

Government report detects uptick among hotel, food service employees.

Rx spending jumps to $374 billion

"Blockbuster" drugs drive 13 percent increase in spending at the pharmacy.