Brand name drug prices rose an average of 8% last year

August 25th, 2010

Drugs catered to the elderly were especially likely to rise in cost.

Doctor Charged with Trading Prescription Drugs for Sex

June 24th, 2010

Morningside doctor, Michael Vogini, has been charged with trading prescription drugs for sexual favors with atleast six women. One woman fatally overdosed on the drugs.

U.S. GAO warns consumers that herbal supplements tout false benefits

May 27th, 2010

One of the biggest risks to consumers is when they are told that herbal supplements can replace their prescription meds.

Some cancer drugs are great at keeping patients in remission, but they don’t know about them– or don’t want to take them

May 24th, 2010

There are four anti-cancer drugs that are effective, but rarely taken because of their harsh side effects.

U.S. Senator asks drugmakers to explain high prices

March 18th, 2010

Some Democrats have attacked drugmakers as the U.S. Congress works on an overhaul of U.S. healthcare system, reports Reuters.

Did you know…

March 10th, 2010

…that the more you worry about a new medication, the more likely you are to experience side effects?

Drugmakers are starting to use gadget technology to improve outcomes and prove effectiveness

February 11th, 2010

Johnson & Johnson, for example, has created an iPhone app for diabetic patients.

Sen. Boscola pushing a bill to outlaw salvia, a hallucinogenic herb

February 9th, 2010

Fourteen other states have done so already, and Sen. Boscola says Pennsylvania should join them.

Mother advocates better treatment options for drug & alcohol abuse

November 24th, 2009

A life could have been saved had an addict been injected with Narcan, a common staple found in ambulances and hospitals. Now a mother is fighting to make leaving an overdose victim to die a felony.