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Lower-cost biotech drug gets thumbs up from FDA panel

July 13, 2016

Lower-cost biotech drug gets thumbs up from FDA panel

The second-biggest selling drug in the world could get some cheaper competition in the U.S., after a federal panel endorsed an alternative version of the pricey medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.

Woman mistakes cancer for hangover

July 8, 2016

Woman mistakes cancer for hangover

After a night out with friends, a British woman began suffering from a headache she attributed to a hangover.

Prescription-drug monitoring saves lives, could save more

July 8, 2016

Prescription-drug monitoring saves lives, could save more

State programs that monitor narcotic prescriptions help prevent 10 opioid-overdose deaths a day in the U.S., yet improvements could save another two people a day, a new study finds.

Seniors with access to medical marijuana use fewer prescription drugs

July 7, 2016

Seniors with access to medical marijuana use fewer prescription drugs

Physicians wrote significantly fewer prescriptions for painkillers and other medications for elderly and disabled patients who had legal access to medical marijuana, a new study finds.

Pfizer agrees to disclose risk of opioid addiction to consumers

July 6, 2016

Pfizer agrees to disclose risk of opioid addiction to consumers

Drug company giant Pfizer is expected to announce Wednesday that it has agreed to a written code of conduct for the marketing of opioids that will disclose the risks of addiction and long-term use.

Hallucinating 911 caller falsely reports plane crash

July 1, 2016

Hallucinating 911 caller falsely reports plane crash

A 911 call allegedly made from a survivor of a plane crash turned out to be an actual nightmare.

Binge-eating disorder can be treated with talk therapy or drugs

June 29, 2016

Binge-eating disorder can be treated with talk therapy or drugs

People with recurring episodes of binge-eating can be helped with talk therapy or medication, according to a new review of previous studies.

US medical schools expand training to curb painkiller abuse

June 28, 2016

US medical schools expand training to curb painkiller abuse

At first, the woman tried to hide her painkiller problem.

Researchers pinpoint best meds to treat migraine in the emergency department

June 27, 2016

Researchers pinpoint best meds to treat migraine in the emergency department

New guidelines for doctors will help them treat migraine headaches that are severe enough to bring patients to the emergency department.

Experts list proven benefits of exercise for postmenopausal women

June 20, 2016

Experts list proven benefits of exercise for postmenopausal women

- Following an exercise program during and after menopause can both reduce menopausal symptoms and preserve heart, muscle, bone and brain health, according to a panel of experts in Spain.