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February 15, 2012
Study: Antibiotics Don't Help Sinus Infections
When many people suffer from a sinus infection, they go to the doctor and expect to get a prescription for an antibiotic. But a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association says it found antibiotics may not help.
January 30, 2012
Study Shows Statins Do Help Women
Researchers say statins are just as beneficial for women as they are for men.
January 6, 2012
Cold Remedy Crunch
You may have noticed fewer over-the-counter flu, cough and cold medications on store shelves. That's because of a variety of factors.
January 6, 2012
Pharmacies Busy Transferring Prescriptions
Several area pharmacies have been busy this week as hundreds of people transfer prescriptions.
December 30, 2011
No Agreement For Walgreens, Express Scripts
Thousands of people are looking for a new pharmacy. Those under the Sanford Health Plan will no longer be covered at Walgreens on the first of the year.
November 4, 2011
Increase In Antibiotic Resistance
If you go to the doctor for a viral infection like a common cold and expect to be treated with an antibiotic, you may be doing your body more harm than good.
October 24, 2011
Vitamins: Harmful Or Helpful?
If you're among the millions of American women who pop a vitamin or supplement every day hoping to improve their health, you may be interested in results of a new study.
October 24, 2011
Vitamin Study Raises Questions
People who don't believe they're getting the vitamins and nutrients they need from the food they eat often turn to vitamins. But a new study shows vitamins may do more harm than good for older women.
July 29, 2011
Drug Co. Reduces Dosing For Tylenol Product
Drug maker Johnson and Johnson will be reducing the maximum daily dose for its extra strength Tylenol.
July 26, 2011
Patients Will Save Money On Prescriptions
The price of many prescription medications could be going down.
July 25, 2011
Prescription Patents To Expire
You could soon be saving money at the pharmacy counter, but it's got nothing to do with the latest sale or coupon offer being offered by your neighborhood drug store.
July 5, 2011
Study Questions Safety Of Chantix
Millions of Americans have used the drug Chantix to help them quit smoking. But now a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal is raising safety questions about the drug.
June 13, 2011
Sanford Health Manages Drug Shortage
Hospital pharmacies across the country are scrambling to find hundreds of prescription drugs that are nearly impossible to find.
May 24, 2011
Dosing Children's Pain Relievers Correctly
If you're a parent, you've probably wondered how much Tylenol is OK to give to an infant.
May 17, 2011
The Right Children's Dose
Federal health officials are considering making changes to some popular over-the-counter pain relievers and fever reducers for children.
December 29, 2010
Medicare Part D Deadline Around The Corner
Thanks to the hustle and bustle of the holidays, over the next few days seniors could be scrambling to figure out which Medicare coverage plan will meet their needs in 2011.
It pays to make sure you make a wise decision because it could save you hundreds of dollars.
In just two days those 65 and older will see changes in their prescription drug coverage, that is if they choose a new plan.
It pays to make sure you make a wise decision because it could save you hundreds of dollars.
In just two days those 65 and older will see changes in their prescription drug coverage, that is if they choose a new plan.
December 13, 2010
Chemo Drug Shortage In KELOLAND
Drugs to treat the most common cancers, like breast cancer, are in high demand but in critical, short supply.
December 13, 2010
Nation Faces Worst Drug Shortage
A drug shortage in this country is sometimes common. But pharmacists and doctors say it's getting worse and is compromising the care they give to their patients.
November 29, 2010
When Antibiotics Don't Work
The Centers for Disease Control says knowing when to take antibiotics and when not to can help fight off deadly "superbugs."
November 19, 2010
FDA Pulls Darvocet
the pain-killing drugs Darvon, Darvocet and their generic ingredient propoxyphene are being removed from the market because of serious heart risks.
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