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This in-depth research and editorial piece expands upon the sparse news articles of the past few days and exposes the organized attack against an herbal underdog, Airborne.

Wisconsin's Medicaid Program will be compensated for Purdue Pharmaceuticals fraudulent practices.

The pharmaceutical industry is booming and will never go out of business because we will always need new drugs and medicines to keep the world healthy. The best careers in pharmaceuticals are those with high salaries, high job security and low risk.

Are you concerned about prescription and non-prescription drugs being in your drinking water? You should be. The level of these contaminants in our water supply grows everyday, leaving many of us wondering what it's going to do to us in the future.

Diabetes is a growing problem in the United States and it is becoming more prevalent as record numbers of citizens are becoming overweight, a major contributing factor to diabetes

"We are concerned that serious and possibly deadly side effects like infections are consistently understated in these device ads."

An anti-cancer drug developed by a University at Buffalo associate professor and Kinex Pharmaceuticals is set to begin testing in humans.

Testing of U.S. waterways has identified nearly a hundred different pharmacological substances present.

When used correctly, bulk herbs such as rhodiola rosea root can have beneficial effects on overall health and well-being, and are very economical when compared to traditional commercial pharmaceuticals.

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that many people associate with diet sodas and flavored water, but few people realize just how many packaged foods and pharmaceuticals Aspartame is in.

Is relying on pharmaceuticals a thing of the past? This article looks at zinc as an alternative form of medical treatment as well as a possible preventative measure in avoiding illness.

It would seem that it would be in the national interest for the federal government to not only oversee and regulate -- or at least set minimum standards -- the amounts of foreign substances in drinking water. And they do, for a few things. But not pharmaceuticals.

Fosamax is now available in generic form. The patent for Fosamax held by Merck Pharmaceuticals recently expired.

Explores some alternative options to over the counter preparations for head lice as well as prescription preparations.

On June 4, 2008 while making an appearance on CNBC, David Pyott, of Allergen Pharmaceuticals, announced a new cosmetic product that will grow and thicken your eyelashes.

Many foods can actually reduce the effectiveness of the medicine you take. This is called a "drug-food interaction.

Fighting insomnia can be done in 6 ways; you can use pharmaceuticals, behavioural treatments, therapy, hypnosis, meditation and herbal remedies.

Nature has provided an abundance of remedies and cures for many different medical conditions and ailments. Before pharmaceuticals, herbal medicine was the standard form of healing, not the alternative form we know today.

The fight against cancer received a boost today from an announcement made by Metabolic Research, Inc. A recent animal study completed in partnership with Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,

The story goes that Felix Hoffman was a simple chemist working for Bayer Pharmaceuticals and who wanted to create something that would ease the pain of his father's rheumatism. But THAT is an urban legend!

A thorough product comparison of Adderall and Adderall XR alternative, two medicines of Shires Pharmaceuticals that have been successful in treating Attention Deficit ADHD. A look at the two from a personal account.

The symproms of any ilness are intended as a system of feedback between mind and body. Artificial states created by pharmaceuticals can obstruct this system.

How does the body work anyway? When you get sick, how does it make you better? In this day and age there are over a billion dollars a year spent on pharmaceuticals.

Flushed pharmaceuticals are being blamed for trace amounts of drugs found in drinking water and in Lake Michigan.

Purdue Pharmaceuticals pleaded guilty to deceiving the world with the addictiveness of OxyCotin. Now they must pay a total of $35 Million in damages, but is this really enough?

The topic of happiness and how we become happier, how we reach happiness, and how we deal with happiness, has been on my mind a lot recently.

I feel strongly about this country's need to get off prescription drugs, not in a Tom Crusian, psychotic way but in a let's make America better kind of way.

Want some history on AIDS/HIV? Which theories started it? Get your theory here!

What is rosacea? What are the symptoms? Are there new treatments on the horizon?

There are some new drugs hitting pharmacy shelves, asthma sufferers, mothers and those suffering from epileptic seizures take note!

The dangers of Accutane continue to be revealed. What are they?

After three-year battle, the FDA finally approves "morning-after" birth control pill for adult women 18 and older.

When Dove took their merciless blasting by media and the public for their larger than life billboards featuring oversized models, other companies soon followed suit.

Night eating syndrome is a recurrent need to eat during sleep, without being aware of the event or recalling the event after waking up. Significant problems related to this syndrome. Medication & therapy available for treatment.

Tom Cruise was given his walking papers from Paramount. He should have bought the studio instead and fired them.

Sexual dysfunction affects men & women by various degrees & causes. PDE - 5 inhibitors treat erectile dysfunction but incur many side effects or do not achieve desired results. In clinical trials nasal spray BMT treats sexual dysfunction in men & women.

It is estimated that more than 234,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. One in 20 men will die of prostate cancer. With those numbers, it is imperative to know what you can do to prevent becoming a statistic.

IMPLANON contraceptive implant is flexible rod (1.5 inch long) containing progestogenic, providing protection against pregnancy in two ways, for a duration of three years. Advisable Information, recommendations, side effects & reasons which prevent usage.

Improved Exelon medication for treating the symptoms of Alzheimer's. A transdermal patch providing more medication in 24 hours compared to taking a capsule or pill. Fewer number of side effects & improved cognitive response.

Today, the practice of using herbs, acupuncture and other so-called "alternative medicines" to prolong life and improve health is no longer restricted to ancient mystics.

Two drugs have been approved for the treatment of the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. This article takes a look at both Azilect and Exelon.

Once hailed as a promising sedative in the treatment of morning sickness, Thalidomide was pulled from market decades ago but is once again being prescribed by physicians, this time with approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

The purpose of industry analysis is to identify value within the key industry groups. This article examines the key issues in industry analysis and where to find the information.

BRAIN TONIC is finally on the market here in the United States. The wonder elixir is supposed to improve your mental, physical, and spiritual life, especially the memory. As an Ayurvedic medicne, it has gained no support from the mainstream medical field.

I don't think however, that the staunch opposition to Plan B will just let sleeping dogs lie.

Over 30 years ago, Dr. Benjamin Feingold published the results of his studies that showed a direct connection between preservatives and ADD/ADHD. Yet, preservatives are more prevalent than ever in our food.

Coronary artery bypass surgery is one of the most common treatments for coronary artery disease. According to the American Heart Association, 467,000 Americans had coronary artery bypass surgery in 2003, the latest year for which statistics are available.

Used to treat certain hormone-dependant disorders in men, women and children, simple "hot flashes" are offered as the most significant side effect of this drug, with no mention of the debilitating - and lasting - other potential effects.

A Generic for the Merck drug Zocor will be available. What does this mean for your stocks?

As with any investment, there is a downside. This downside became evident when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made another mistake.

A risk free source of legal finance is now available for plaintiffs involved in Zyprexa or other pharmaceutical lawsuits. It is called lawsuit funding or often referred as Lawsuit loans, Lawsuit funding, Legal finance, or a Personal injury settlement.

Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel is an excellent alternative to Benadryl tablets. The topical gel spreads on clear and cool without causing drowsiness or hyperactivity like the tablets.

Sydenham's Chorea is a movement disorder linked to Acute Rheumatic Fever and characterized by rapid, uncontrolled jerking motions. While the exact cause is unknown, underlying symptoms may be treated.

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The Vioxx debacle has hit Merck's stock and reputation hard. But is it still a good buy?

Billions in good prescription medications are being flushed into the nation's water supply every week, wasting money and potentially contaminating drinking water.

Drug Market News: Zegerid, and generics for Effexor and Lamisil!

A "best-kept secret" of Yoga is that an asana practice can dramatically improve ones sexual performance and enjoyment ...

Perhaps Mr. Clinton's focus on his self-lauded vending machine deals will help illuminate the sad fiscal shape school districts are in across the country when forced to hinge their school budgets on the sales of soda and candy bars.

Dodging depression? Fighting fatigue? These tips can help you recharge those mom batteries.

The Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for Januvia, the first diabetes oral treatment approved in a new class of drugs known as DPP-4 inhibitors that enhance the body's own ability to lower elevated blood sugar.

Too many people have hidden talents that they may never discover simply because there has been no reason to use them until something comes up that puts their true talents to the test.

Parents can not rely solely on professional educators to teach their children. Parents can easily add to the success of their child's education helping them to thrive in the classroom.

Tackling Diabetes, The New Anti-Depressant Patch, Omacor, the New Omega-3 Prescription and All Ado About Abreva

With ADHD as the most widely studied childhood disorder, the use of ADHD in young children is often difficult to administer. With the FDA approval of the ADHD patch, children under age 12 can not received sustained release.

An analysis in search of the truth about the most powerful star and the media controversy surrounding him.

A first-hand testimonial about the drug Enbrel from a patient who has taken the drug aince its approval in 1998.
A good rheumatologist, common sense and Enbrel can give you back your life. Enbrel slows the progression of joint damage as well.

Two types of cholesterol in human body: Low Density or High Density, either good or bad. Statin drugs lower LDL in the body. Inegy tablets greatly work better than statin drugs. Torcetrpib drug combined with statin drug highest increase for HDL.

For decades, parents have provided oversight and guidance to children in the avoidance of illicit drugs and alcohol. While studies show the use of illicit drugs are on the decline, a new trend has arisen in the form of pharmaceutical abuse.

Osteoporosis is a loss of normal density of bone, increases risk of a fracture. More likely women are affected by this disease. Low density bone score attributed to this disease. Medications available but most favorable drug is Reclast, expected in 2007.

Methadone is a synthetic opioid, that is used medically as an analgesic (a group of drugs used to reduce pain). It was first brought to the market by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company. It was first synthesized in 1937.

In a world economy where there is a growing divide between rich and poor, the smart companies will learn to feed on the well-fed carcasses of the rich. Excessive profiteering should become the prime target ...

Considering drug company stock? Here are some reasons why you should diversify your portfolio with them!

I put this in Humor so that I don't get sued for libel, but I don't really think it's all that funny.

Like Zaire and Venture, Kmart is on a fast track to extinction. Trying to compete in price and quality, Kmart has succumbed to both Wal-mart and Target, who have won each factor respectively.

Over the past 10 to 15 years, great strides have been made in the development of new technologies for monitoring and treating type 1 diabetes. These include insulin delivery systems, diabetes monitoring and management methods, and research.

Risk is a part of any investment undertaking. The key to successful investing is understanding where risk comes from and how to maximize your returns while guarding against unacceptable losses by mitigating the effects of risk.

While most people think of the future of space travel residing on trips to the Moon and Mars, the really profitable places to visit may well be the asteroids, the solar system's leftovers.

Health insurance is a major issue in America today because there are many people who don't have it. According to Chronicle Research, about 45 million people lack coverage ("In Critical", par.11).

If you are one of the millions of Americans who can't afford to buy your prescription medicines, I urge you to apply for assistance... TODAY. If you qualify, you can get your drugs free from one or more of the assistance programs.

Bird Flu / Avian Influenza: Birds carrying virus in their intestines, and contagious to other birds. Human contact with infected bird body fluid causes type of influenza, can be serious and cause death. Treatment: Kimichi recipe, Tamiflu & Relenza.

Most of the people who begin small business ventures don't have a large amount of capital. Many start working from home, with only a computer and a telephone as assets.

An assortment of outlines and lectures on the Gilded Age and the 1970s for college level history courses.

Two new drugs treat Type 2 diabetes by mimicing the body's natural hormones. Symlin and Byetta use existing self-regulatory systems to improve blood sugar control and level out peaks and valleys.

"He sold his soul for rock and roll." This was the advertising tag line for Phantom of the Paradise, one of the most original and vibrant films in the cinematic oeuvre of horrormeister Brian DePalma.

If you have always wanted to travel to India, pass up Mickey this year and see where dreams really do come true.

Nobody wants to believe that their president, senators and other elected officials might be traitors to The United States of America and its Constitution. But, by definition... That's exactly what they are.

Here you will find ways in which uninsured and under insured people can obtain the prescription drugs they require for a reduced price, or even at no cost.

Is our health at risk? As consumers, we have to decide which is the real threat to our welfare: illness, or the medicine used to treat it!

What to look for and what is new with Alzheimers

Approximately 1.4 million children under the age of 12 are poisoned in the US each year. In fact, children account for 85 percent of all poison victims, and over 70 percent of these children are under the age of 5. Among children ages 5 and under, the mos

Once you discover how wonderful herbal remedies can be, you may go overboard stocking your medicine cabinet with herbs you will probably never need. Learn about the ten herbs and essential oils that every medicine cabinet should have.

We live in difficult times, but so has every generation. The question is whether anything is really changing, and whether we can do anything about it. Information may be the key.

The History and current statistics of the Sponge, including advantages and disadvantages of this contraceptive option.

The leading cause of legal blindness among adults over the age of 55 is Macular Degeneration, a disease that causes irreversible vision loss. There are two forms known as wet and dry. Macugen is a new treatment for Macular Degeneration.

Today, with the rise of large retail chain stores, the "Mom and Pop" pharmacy has all but disappeared in some parts of the country, and facing stiff competition in others

An extended summary of recent studies that show the statin drugs have beneficial effects on prostate, breast and colon cancer, also on stroke, coronary heart disease, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis with links for further information.

All drugs are designed to suppress symptoms. They never treat the underlying condition, that's why no cure is ever effected.