Medications
Americans taking more prescription drugs than ever: survey
(HealthDay)—A new survey finds 55 percent of Americans regularly take a prescription medicine—and they're taking more than ever.
Aug 3, 2017
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News tagged with prescription medicines
Medications
After CDC guidance, little change in opioid prescriptions to those at risk of misuse
Research from Saint Louis University finds that among patients at risk for opioid misuse, the odds of receiving a schedule II opioid for non-cancer pain were similar to those not at risk, despite new prescribing guidelines ...
Dec 3, 2020
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Medications
Prescription meds can put on unwanted pounds
(HealthDay) -- Medications taken by millions of Americans for mood disorders, high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic conditions can have an unhealthy side effect: weight gain.
Mar 2, 2012
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Medications
If prescribed opioids for pain, ask lots of questions: FDA
(HealthDay)—If your doctor prescribes opioid painkillers such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, codeine or morphine for you, there are a number of questions you should ask, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises.
May 22, 2020
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Health
Worried about vitamin safety? Experts offer advice
Two studies this week raised gnawing worries about the safety of vitamin supplements and a host of questions. Should anyone be taking them? Which ones are most risky? And if you do take them, how can you pick the safest ones?
Oct 13, 2011
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Medications
Patients receive most opioids at the doctor's office, not the ER
Around the country, state legislatures and hospitals have tightened emergency room prescribing guidelines for opioids to curb the addiction epidemic, but a new USC study shows that approach diverts attention from the main ...
Jan 16, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers identify promising treatments for chronic fatigue
(Medical Xpress)—Two treatments most likely to lead to recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been identified by UK researchers.
Jan 31, 2013
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Medications
How to save against jaw-dropping prescription drug prices
If the cost of your prescription medicine is giving you a headache, you're not alone.
Jul 17, 2015
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Addiction
Rising opiate and heroin abuse among young adults a public health epidemic
(Medical Xpress)—Prescription pain killers – a leading cause of youth addiction and easily accessible in the family medicine cabinet – have caused an alarming rise in heroin abuse in New Jersey and throughout the nation ...
Oct 18, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What do you know about malaria? Symptoms, treatment and prevention
Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. The malaria parasites enter the bloodstream and travel to the liver. When ...
May 1, 2023
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