An estimated 119 million Americans over the age of 12 take prescription medication, according to figures from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. However, many struggle with the rising cost of their medicine, even those with health insurance to help them afford the required...

Everyone over the age of 40 should understand their individual level of heart attack and stroke risk, a medical expert has stated. Marvin Lipman MD, chief medical adviser to Consumer Reports, highlighted the importance of understanding the risk factors involved. He suggested those who find they are...

Many physicians prescribe steroids to treat a sore throat, but the findings of a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford question the effectiveness of corticosteroids such as Maxidex (dexamethasone) in treating a sore throat. The study published in the Journal of the American Medical...

Patients taking medication for asthma have been reminded to keep up-to-date with vaccinations against pneumococcal disease. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) released the warning following a survey, which revealed many at-risk patients with asthma were unaware of their vaccination...

Vaccinating children against the influenza virus could save their lives, according a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Figures from the current flu season show there have been 72 pediatric deaths related to the influenza virus. New influenza vaccines are brought out...

EpiPen prices in the United States have more than doubled over the past 10 years, leaving many patients who need the life-saving devices struggling with the cost. These are the findings of a recent report published by the University of Chicago, following analysis of nationwide data on people with...