Topic: Prescription Drugs

By David Wagner

Jan 10, 2013

The FDA Wants Women to Take Less Ambien

Women who take sleeping pills have been inadvertently double-dosing, according to a new announcement from the Federal Drug Administration.

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By David Wagner

Sep 28, 2012

Today in Research

Carmageddon Cleared L.A.'s Skies; A Forensic Use for Maggots

Discovered: The smoking maggot; closing the 405 freeway in Los Angeles reduced pollution; measuring the edge of a black hole; benzodiazepines connected with dementia.

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By David Wagner

Jul 16, 2012

Today in Research

People Aren't Following Doctor's Orders; Scandinavia Has Fewer Women Professors

Discovered: Young kids who binge on TV don't become athletes; there's a gender gap in Scandinavian universities; to live longer, eat less; people aren't following their prescriptions. 

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By Eric Randall

Jul 2, 2012

GlaxoSmithKline Has to Shell Out $3 Billion for Illegal Marketing of Drugs

Drug company GlaxoSmithKline is out $3 billion after pleading guilty to promoting drugs for uses the FDA hasn't approved, the Justice Department said Monday

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By Caitlin Dickson

Jun 29, 2011

Today's Best

Five Best Wednesday Columns

On Obama and gay marriage, bringing Assad to the Hague and Chavez's health

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By Adam Martin

Jun 23, 2011

Why Generic Drugs Won't Have to List All Their Side Effects

A Supreme Court decision has patient advocates in a tizzy over labeling laws

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