prescriptions
What to Say to a New Provider if You’re Worried They’ll Change Your Meds
If you don't want to switch up a mental health treatment regimen that works for you, go in with an ironclad understanding of your own medical history.
Walmart's Dumb New Opioid Policy Could Cost Lives
The retail giant is joining other big pharmacies in setting seven-day caps on new opioid scripts. This is extremely dangerous, and may end in death.
How to Save on Health Insurance as a Freelancer in the Trump Era
Obamacare helped make healthcare premiums affordable. Tax reform is changing that.
Convicted “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli could spend 20 years in prison
Martin Shkreli was convicted of securities fraud at federal district court in Brooklyn, New York Friday after five days of jury deliberations.
We Need to Teach Grandma More About Weed
More seniors should be using medical marijuana but Cheech and Chong memories keep them away.
The Poorest Areas of England Are Prescribed the Most Antidepressants
The North East is prescribed the most antidepressants per person, while the South East and London take the least.
Your Last Prescription Might Just Be a Guess
A new study finds that 16 percent of off-label antidepressant use is backed by actual research.
How Dangerous is it to Take Expired Drugs?
Here's how much the date on the pill bottle really matters.
Congress Just Missed an Opportunity to Give Americans Access to Cheaper Drugs
An amendment sponsored by Senator Bernie Sanders was one of three that addressed the issue, but they were all voted down.
Antidepressants Just Make Me Feel Worse
Yet to seek mental health care in America is to have drugs foisted on you like you're backstage at Coachella.
Toronto Paid $2 Million for Boners Last Year
An audit has raised questions about "excessive and unusual drug claims" for erection drugs and opioids.