The escalating cost of prescription medications are confounding Americans and creating serious problems in the US healthcare system. New drugs are being developed every day for life-threatening diseases and chronic illnesses. In a shocking report by bloodjournal.org, it has been discovered that out of the 12 drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration… Read more »

Proper disposal of medications is important for several reasons. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), proper disposal: Keeps drugs out of our rivers and streams Eliminates the chances of taking the wrong medication, too much of the right medication, or medications that are expired Deters misuse of medications by adults or teenagers Prevents poisoning… Read more »

Each year, thousands of people apply for social security disability benefits, spend months waiting to receive a decision, and become discouraged when they are denied. Unfortunately, many applicants who are initially denied don’t understand why and are often too frustrated to reapply. If you apply for social security disability (SSDI) benefits and are denied upon… Read more »

Doctors, nurses and pharmacists are entrusted to protect our health, but through human error, even they make mistakes. Of course, when a medical professional errs, the consequences to the patient can be deadly. While mistakes surrounding misdiagnoses, surgery, and administering of anesthesia are well-documented, prescription and medication errors are a rising concern. According to the… Read more »

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If an over-the-counter drug you have been taking is recalled, stop taking it at once, according to advice on WebMD. You can take it back to the place where you bought it and request a refund. Your doctor can recommend an alternative medication. If the recalled drug is a prescription medication, call your doctor to… Read more »

A new trend seems to be developing in the gaming world. According to Gamespot, Ubisoft’s latest video game is going to be available to individuals by prescription only. Dig Rush is being released as a therapeutic game the developer specifically created, in coordination with Amblyotech and researchers from Montreal’s McGill University, to aid in the… Read more »

Prescription drugs are effective at improving the quality of life for millions of people in the United States every year. Drugs are prescribed for countless reasons, such as to ease chronic pain, lower blood pressure, and help people lose weight. In fact, the Center for Disease Control reports that between 2007 and 2010, nearly half… Read more »

Certain over-the-counter medications are so commonplace, and taken with such frequency, that they have earned a reputation with U.S. consumers as being risk-free. After all, ubiquitous medications like ibuprofen, a commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), are everywhere. They have passed rigorous FDA evaluations and they’ve have stood the test of time. Certainly they can’t… Read more »

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that children aged 14 and older abuse over-the-counter and prescription medications at a rate that is only surpassed by marijuana and alcohol. The drugs are most often used to get high, but teenagers also use them to lose weight, stay focused, fall asleep, or stay alert. Many of… Read more »