Trying to cut high drug costs, the prices paid by Medicare for certain prescription drugs would be based on those
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Bill to Fight U.S. Opioid Crisis Signed Into Law
A bipartisan bill meant to combat the United States’ opioid abuse epidemic was signed into law Wednesday by President Donald
Price of Cholesterol Drug Repatha Cut by 60 Percent
The price of the cholesterol drug Repatha has been cut by 60 percent, from about $14,000 to $5,850 per year,
FDA Too Quick to Call BPA Chemical Safe, Health Experts Say
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration “jumped the gun” when it declared the chemical BPA safe for consumers earlier this
Antibiotic explorers
Tetracycline antibiotics, for example, stop bacteria from making protein. Like a boot on a wheel, the drugs bind to the
Widely Used Antipsychotics May Not Ease Delirium in ICU
Two common antipsychotic drugs are ineffective in treating delirium in intensive care unit patients, and don’t shorten the length of
Many Supplements Still Contain Dangerous Stimulants: Study
The U.S. Drug and Food Administration has repeatedly warned manufacturers that many dietary supplements contain dangerous, experimental stimulants. But according
Aspirin alone a good clot buster after knee surgery
When it comes to preventing blood clots after a knee replacement, good old aspirin may be just as effective as
Test Strips for Fentanyl May Help Prevent ODs
Fast-acting test strips for fentanyl could reduce drug overdose deaths, a new study suggests. “Test strips could be a lifesaving
Cannabis improves symptoms of Crohn’s disease despite having no effect on gut inflammation
In the first study of its kind, cannabis oil has been shown to significantly improve the symptoms of Crohn’s disease