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Nearly 7 in 10 Americans Are on Prescription Drugs
June 19, 2013 Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two, researchers ... > full story -
Research Shows Moves to Ban Pay-to-Delay Deals Are Justified
June 19, 2013 Controversial deals that delay generic versions of drugs coming onto the market can lead to consumers paying significantly more for some treatments, according to new ... > full story -
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New Approach to Battling Tuberculosis
June 18, 2013 Scientists have discovered a drug that cripples tuberculosis bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) in a novel way, by dissolving the protecting fatty coating of the bacteria. The drug killed the ... > full story -
Moderate Drinking During Pregnancy Does Not Seem to Harm Baby's Neurodevelopment, Study Suggests
June 17, 2013 Moderate drinking during pregnancy -- 3 to 7 glasses of alcohol a week -- does not seem to harm fetal neurodevelopment, as indicated by the child's ability to balance, suggests a large study. In the ... > full story -
Missing Enzyme Linked to Drug Addiction
June 17, 2013 A missing brain enzyme increases concentrations of a protein related to pain-killer addiction, according to an animal ... > full story -
Medical Marijuana Not the Answer for Teens With Chronic Pain, Doctors Say
June 17, 2013 Adolescents can have chronic pain, just like adults. As patients, their parents and physicians search for solutions, there is one increasingly available option they should avoid, researchers say: ... > full story -
Could Novel Drug Target Autism and Fetal Alcohol Disorder?
June 13, 2013 A surprising new study reveals a common molecular vulnerability in autism and fetal alcohol disorder. Both have social impairment symptoms and originate during brain development. The study found male ... > full story -
Chronic Drinking and Exposure to Particulate Matter Dramatically Decreases Lung Function
June 13, 2013 Alveolar macrophage (AM) function plays a critical role in protecting the lungs by removing particulates. Chronic drinking causes persistent oxidative stress in the lungs, leading to impaired AM ... > full story -
Finasteride, Medication for Male Pattern Hair Loss, May Also Decrease Drinking
June 13, 2013 Finasteride is a synthetic drug for the treatment of male pattern hair loss and an enlarged prostate. Rodent research has shown that finasteride can reduce alcohol intake. A preliminary study of men ... > full story -
Tobacco Laws for Youth May Reduce Adult Smoking
June 13, 2013 States that want to reduce rates of adult smoking may consider implementing stringent tobacco restrictions on teens. Scientists discovered that states with more restrictive limits on teens purchasing ... > full story
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