Alcohol use is a growing issue for older adults, who report binge drinking more frequently than any...
Drugs and alcohol
Common OTC drugs linked to cognitive impairment
Common over-the-counter (OTC) medicines used to treat colds and allergies, as well as sleep aids...
Four things you may not know about generic drugs
Tylenol, Advil, Lipitor are common household names. And, millions of people buy them, along with...
Should companies market drugs “off-label”?
Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held an important public hearing on...
Pharma’s role in our opioid crisis
By some accounts, 2.6 millions Americans are addicted to painkiller...
Many older adults not taking blood pressure drugs as prescribed
A new CDC report reveals that some seven out of ten older adults have high blood pressure. And...
Online pharmacies can save you money
Today, millions of people in the United States struggle to pay for their prescriptions. Many end up...
More proof aspirin helps prevent heart attacks and stroke
More people use aspirin than any other medicine. It relieves fever, pain, swelling, and keeps...
Should you care whether doctors take money from pharmaceutical...
A recent Pro Publica report finds that doctors at for-profit and southern hospitals are more likely...
Are your drugs delivering good value?
Two out of three adults, 131 million people in the United States, take prescription drugs. Almost...