Enlarge this image Demonstrators outside PhRMA headquarters in Washington, D.C., protest lobbying by pharmaceutical companies to keep Medicare from negotiating lower prescription…
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Over-the-counter birth control pills are available worldwide. The U.S. may be next
by Allison Aubrey July 14, 2022Enlarge this image Drugmaker HRA Pharma has asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve an over-the-counter birth control pill called Opill.…
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As CBD Oils Become More Popular, The FDA Considers Whether To Set New Rules
by Allison Aubrey May 31, 2019Enlarge this image Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a compound that can be extracted from marijuana or from hemp. It doesn’t get people…
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Enlarge this image New research shows that daily light walking is important for maintaining health as you age. But if you can’t…
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Measles Shots Aren’t Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too
by Allison Aubrey April 29, 2019Enlarge this image MMR — the modern combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella — provides stronger, longer-lasting protection against measles than…
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Beyond Annoying: How To Identify The Sounds Of A Troublesome Snore
by Allison Aubrey April 22, 2019Enlarge this image When is a snore just annoying and when is it a sign of sleep apnea? Luckily, they sound pretty…
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High Stress Drives Up Your Risk Of A Heart Attack. Here’s How To Chill Out
by Allison Aubrey April 14, 2019Enlarge this image The trick, of course, is to find moments of deep relaxation wherever you are, not just on vacation. Laughing…
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Seasonal Sniffles? Immunotherapy Tablets Can Replace Allergy Shots For Some Allergens
by Allison Aubrey April 8, 2019Enlarge this image A new treatment for allergies is gaining popularity. Sublingual immunotherapy works to tame the immune response, much like allergy…