Drugs

Brooke Mueller seen at pawn shop for fast cash Mon, 04/18/2011 - 20:10 by Neka Sehgal Charlie Sheen and his family never seem to disappoint the paparazzi with their dramatic lifestyles. Comments Read more	Widespread use of statins unjustified--study Thu, 01/20/2011 - 16:51 by Jaspreet Virk Statins may be a life-saving drug for patients with a heart disease, but those who are consuming the cholesterol lowering statins needlessly, the harms posed by it may outweigh the benefits, states a new research. Comments Read more	Common heartburn drugs found to raise pneumonia risk Wed, 12/22/2010 - 17:30 by Neha Gupta Consumption of commonly used heartburn drugs, like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2 receptor antagonists, is linked to a greater risk of developing pneumonia, reveals a novel study. Comments Read more
40 million Americans drive drunk or drugged--survey Fri, 12/10/2010 - 13:19 by Neka Sehgal A new federal survey delving into the driving habits of people 16 years and older, found more than 30 millions drove under the influence of alcohol while over 10 millions were high on drugs when behind the wheel in the United States last year. Comments Read more	FDA says Darvon to be taken off market Sat, 11/20/2010 - 09:37 by Rakhi Washington -- The manufacturer of painkillers Darvon and Darvocet said it will comply with a U.S. request to take the drugs off the market due to safety concerns. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says new clinical data shows the drug propoxyphene "puts patients at risk of potentially serious or even fatal heart rhythms" and says its risks outweigh the benefits, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Darvon is propoxyphene alone, and Darvocet combines that ingredient with acetaminophen. Xanodyne, the maker of the two branded products, says it will pull the drugs from the market. The FDA said it's asking makers of generic versions to pull their drugs, too. Comments Read more	Man looking for drugs calls Crime Stoppers Thu, 11/11/2010 - 07:56 by Prince damin Buffalo, N.Y. -- Police in New York state said a wrong number call to the Crime Stoppers hotline by a man seeking drugs led to the arrest of a supplier. Senior Detective Alan Rozansky of the Erie County Sheriff's Office said he always answers the phone with, "Crime Stoppers," but the man who called at noon Monday apparently didn't hear the identification and said he was looking to buy drugs, WVIB-TV, Buffalo, N.Y., reported Wednesday. Comments Read more
Almost 100 Alzheimer's drugs in research Tue, 11/02/2010 - 08:19 by Prince damin Washington -- Almost 100 drugs are in clinical trials or under federal review for use in treating Alzheimer's disease, pharmaceutical industry analysts say. American pharmaceutical companies are researching 98 medicines for dementia, mostly Alzheimer's, a report released Monday by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the industry's main lobbying organization, said. All are either in clinical trials or are being reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, PhRMA said. The work shows a major commitment to Alzheimer's, given that each new medicine costs, on average, more than $1 billion to research and develop, BusinesWire.com reported. Comments Read more	Randy Travis splits from wife of 19 years Sat, 10/30/2010 - 10:46 by Samia Sehgal Randy Travis and his wife-manager Elizabeth Travis, counted among the longest-lasting country music couples, have called it quits after 19 years of marriage. Comments Read more	Osteoporosis drugs may lead to unusual thigh fractures, FDA warns Thu, 10/14/2010 - 13:02 by Neha Gupta Osteoporosis drugs, which are meant to prevent bones from breaking, may elevate the chances for an unusual type of thigh fracture, U.S. health officials warned on Wednesday. Comments Read more
The King of Pharma Gets More Royal Thu, 10/14/2010 - 11:41 by Brian Orelli Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), the largest drugmaker in the world, is getting a little bigger after announcing that it was buying King Pharmaceuticals (NYSE: KG) for $3.6 billion. Comments Read more	Downey recalls being lost in narcotics Thu, 10/14/2010 - 02:24 by Prince damin Los Angeles -- Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. says he has only been sober five or six years, but it feels like a lifetime. The 45-year-old actor suffered addictions to drugs and alcohol for years, with several stints spent in jail and rehab as a result. He reportedly has kicked the habit, however, and has been enjoying a career renaissance, starring in the hit films "Iron Man," "Tropic Thunder" and "Sherlock Holmes." Comments Read more	Paris Hilton accepts plea deal, avoids jail Sat, 09/18/2010 - 23:42 by Samia Sehgal Paris Hilton has avoided jail time by agreeing to enter a plea deal. The socialite will plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges – drug possession and obstructing a police officer – at a Las Vegas court hearing on Monday, and get away without any time behind the bars. Comments Read more