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Got a cold? It's safest to ditch the OTC meds

When I feeling the warning signs of a cold (sneezing, congestion, a sore throat) by first instinct is to head to the nearest pharmacy and spend a ... Read More »

Get back to sleep for better health

Sleep deprivation is unhealthy. Get four hours of sleep or less per night for 12 consecutive nights, and you're more likely to suffer lack of ... Read More »

Daily Fit Tip: Beware taking too many meds at once

While it's mostly an issue for older adults, mixing medications and taking too many different types at one time is a concern for everyone. Even if ... Read More »

"EMMA" pillbox approved by the FDA

There are lots of pill boxes and pill management systems out there, but this one now has the FDA's stamp of approval. Called EMMA (Electronic ... Read More »

Generic meds highly over-priced

You can save a lot of money by switching to generic medications, right? If you have insurance, then yes. But if you're one of the many Americans who ... Read More »

More experimental drugs available, with the FDA's blessing?

The FDA has proposed that companies make experimental drugs more readily available to certain patients -- specifically those with very serious or ... Read More »