Excessive FDA Regulation Driving High Drug Prices
First-in-class drugs are fast-tracked while follow-on drugs can take up to 15 years to be approved
Global Rates of Hypertension on the Rise
And health risks may appear even at levels once considered safe, researchers contend
Tobacco Control Plays Key Role in Saving Both Lives and Dollars
Higher prices, taxes would deter smoking and generate income, WHO and others say
Many Families Find High Health Care Deductibles Burdensome
Studies suggest significant out-of-pocket costs may harm low-income and chronically ill patients
Ocean Conditions Tied to Higher Risk of Toxic Shellfish
New scientific tool helps predict harmful algae blooms in Pacific
Acid Suppression in Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Asthma
Review suggests, but doesn't prove, offspring one-third more likely to see a doctor for asthma
Mammography Found to Result in Substantial Overdiagnosis
One in three women diagnosed with breast cancer have nonthreatening tumors
USPSTF Reaffirms Endorsement of Prenatal Folic Acid Supplements
Women of childbearing age should take 400 to 800 µg daily, Task Force recommends
Valerian Root Supplement Use Linked to Severe Hyponatremia
Case of 47-year-old female highlights dangers associated with some herbal supplements
Panic Disorder May Up Odds of Depression Rx Side Effects
Comorbid panic disorder tied to increased likelihood of side effects during treatment for depression
