Merck Working on New Vaccine for Diarrhea-Causing Rotavirus Especially for the Poor
As hard as it may be to believe, diarrhea causes the deaths of 500,000 children under the age of five every year. Striking during the winter in countries where the poor do not have enough clean water for washing hands.
World's Top Blood Pressure Drug Gives Patients a False Sense of Security
The blood pressure drugs colloquially known as "pee pills" are the world's most popular treatment for high blood pressure.
Systemic vs. Topical Antifungal Drugs
The incidence of fungal infections has been increasing in the human population over the last 15 years, majorly due to increased numbers of cancers and immune-compromised patients, who are at great risk owing to deteriorated immune systems.
Are Brand Name Drugs Better Than Their Generic Equivalents?
There are so many medications out there from the antibiotic to the medication that helps save lives. When the doctors prescribe something it may be a brand name medication or a generic name medication.
Maggots Help Heal Diabetic Wounds
Type 2 diabetics with painful leg wounds now have an additional treatment option - maggots. Placing maggots on open wounds may seem like a dreadful treatment, but it's less painful than the alternative.
Muscle Relaxants' Abuse
Substance abuse and dependence are steadily increasing problems in the United States. This is extremely serious, because many of these substances of abuse are prescription medications.
Are You Risking Heart Disease with Diabetes Drug Avandia®?
Avandia® (rosiglitazone) is a drug used to control diabetes, a very serious hormonal disorder.
Is It Safe to Buy Viagra Online?
A survey conducted by Pfizer found that most Viagra pills sold online are counterfeit. Although the best way to buy genuine prescription medications is to buy from a local pharmacy, it is also possible to buy Viagra online from trusted sources.
Early Start Of HIV Treatment Benefits Patients' Long-Term Health
Currently the drug therapy of HIV is started when the patient’s immune system becomes weakened. New evidences indicate that immediate start of drug treatment upon contracting the infection brings long term health benefits to people with HIV.
"Super Honey" Beats Superbugs: Hype Or Reality?
Word has been going around regarding a newly discovered and much better version of honey, the so-called 'Super Honey'. Although researchers claim that this product is a true scientific discovery, some people believe that it is simply a copy-cat of honey.