October 28, 2015 Why you've never heard of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the US The most frequently used medications, and why you won’t see an ad on TV for any of them
October 28, 2015 Patients seeking alternatives to statins may undergo rigorous vetting A powerful new class of drugs promises to change the management of heart disease for high-risk patients who struggle to get their cholesterol levels under control—a group that numbers in the millions.
October 28, 2015 Approved Pfizer breast cancer drug impresses in latest study Pfizer Inc said on Wednesday the first formal late-stage trial of its approved treatment for advanced breast cancer, Ibrance, was stopped early after the medicine met its goal of delaying progression of the disease in previously treated patients.
October 28, 2015 40 percent of parents give children unneeded, harmful cold medicines Many parents give their young children cough or cold medicines that the kids don't need, and that could cause harm, researchers say.
October 28, 2015 Experimental cholesterol drugs cut heart risk, but questions remain Studies of a new class of experimental cholesterol-lowering drugs signal that they can reduce by half the risk of heart attack and other major cardiovascular problems compared to standard treatment alone.
October 28, 2015 ‘Smart drug’ Modafinil actually works, study shows The "smart drug" modafinil actually does work for some people, improving their performance on long and complex tasks, also enhancing decision-making and planning skills, a new review of studies finds.
October 28, 2015 Allergy meds can pose driving hazard, FDA says Allergy medications may help you get through the spring and summer months, but it's important to know that the drugs could affect your ability to drive, the Food and Drug Administration is reminding consumers.
October 28, 2015 Novartis launches first US 'biosimilar' drug at 15 percent discount Novartis kicked off a new era in U.S. medicine on Thursday with the launch of the first "biosimilar" copy of a biotechnology drug approved in the United States, at a discount of 15 percent to the original.
October 28, 2015 Q&A: First pill approved to boost sex drive in women Federal health officials on Tuesday approved the first-ever prescription drug intended to treat women suffering from a lack of sexual desire, ending a vigorous debate over the drug's fate.
October 28, 2015 Skipping blood pressure pills may raise heart failure risk Patients who frequently fail to take prescribed blood pressure-lowering medications may be more likely to wind up hospitalized for heart failure than people who only miss pills occasionally, an Italian study suggests.
