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Generic drugs save money, but at what cost to overall health? Are they effective? Yes. Are they identical to brand name drugs? No.

Some clinical drug studies with negative results are never seen by the public or made available to doctors or patients.

For some people, losing weight is an uphill battle requiring aggressive intervention - one jumpstarted by a "diet pill" and closely supervised by a physician.

Most doctors advise against using natural remedies until supportive research exists and they can prescribe exact dosages - unlikely to happen, for many reasons.

Another non-stimulant drug has been approved by the FDA for treating symptoms of ADHD and ADD. Guanfacine has been shown to improve attention and behavior problems.

Some drugs are routinely prescribed, yet pose the greatest risk to health. But no matter what the experts tell you, there is no such thing as a safe drug.

All antidepressant medications can effectively treat depression but many have side effects such as weight gain. Research uncovers the most effective antidepressant drugs.

Treatments generally given for each of the breast cancer stages. Breast cancer statistics about each stage. Breast saving options, and breast reconstruction.

Several inexpensive herbs and supplements demonstrate cholesterol-reducing properties with fewer side effects than conventional statin drugs.

In 1997 drugmakers began aiming most of their advertising directly at consumers instead of doctors. Experts still debate the health benefits and effectiveness of the ads.

The health reform movement has intensified the feud over the impact of television drug commercials and whether Congress and the FDA should tighten the controls on them.

The FDA fast-track approved many COX-2 inhibitors for years before the death count and consumer group pressure caused one after another to be taken off the market.

New research shows that a natural digestive tonic and anti-nausea remedy, ginger, relieves the nausea that is a common side effect of chemotherapy and cancer treatments.

Losing weight is desirable, but it doesn't guarantee health. Improving health without first losing weight is not only possible, it's the best way to change a life.

Passing a kidney stone is one of the most painful of all human experiences. It helps to identify the causes, apply natural treatments and employ prevention techniques.

It's much easier and to maintain a healthy mood than to crawl out of an episode of depression. Here's some advice on getting the help you need to avoid down time.

Chemotherapy can refer to the general use of drugs to improve a patient's health. However, it most often refers to the treatment of malignant cancer cells.

Medical professionals utilizing the patient-centered idea of concordance rather than compliance will be better able to treat HIV/AIDS patients.

New research proves the benefit of side effects. Established drugs have renewed life in treating a broader range of symptoms than they were originally designed to combat.