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October 7, 2016

Venezuela doctors sound alarm on reported return of diphtheria

Venezuelan doctors on Thursday warned of a diphtheria outbreak in the crisis-stricken country, calling on the government to boost availability of scarce vaccines and antibiotics to stem the disease which local media and the opposition report has killed some two dozen people.

October 6, 2016

Dr. Manny: After lessons in New Orleans, think of your health needs with Hurricane Matthew

Having been around hurricanes all my life, and having witnessed the devastating damage that storms like Katrina and Sandy can leave in vulnerable places, I know how critical it is to prepare— and what can happen if you do not.

October 5, 2016

FDA warns on hepatitis C drugs

The Food and Drug Administration is warning about the risk of reactivation of hepatitis B among patients who have had that disease and who are taking some prominent and expensive newer medicines for hepatitis C. The federal agency said it is requiring a so-called black-box warning in the labels for at least nine brand-name direct-acting antiviral drugs, including Sovaldi and Harvoni from Gilead Sciences Inc., Viekira Pak from AbbVie Inc.

October 3, 2016

Insider Q&A: A front-row seat for the drug pricing battle

Dr. Steve Miller, the chief medical officer of Express Scripts, sits at the center of the storm over rising drug prices.

October 2, 2016

Marisa Tomei opens up about her struggle with chronic dry eye

Oscar-winning actress Marisa Tomei is one of among an estimated 5 million Americans who suffers from chronic dry eye. She sits down with Dr. Manny to talk about life with the chronic condition

September 30, 2016

New drug may help people with alcohol addiction reduce drinking

A new drug may benefit people with alcohol addiction, particularly those who are experiencing high levels of stress, a new study suggests.

September 29, 2016

The cost of cheap drugs? Toxic Indian lake is 'superbug hotspot'

Centuries ago, Indian princes would bathe in the cool Kazhipally lake in Medak.

September 28, 2016

ADHD drugs no help with homework

Giving stimulants to kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may not help them complete homework or get better grades, a small study suggests.

September 27, 2016

Feds charge seller of mislabeled Chinese 'Viagra substitute'

Federal prosecutors say an Alabama man who imported a Chinese drug sold as a Viagra substitute has been charged with intentionally defrauding and misleading consumers.

September 27, 2016

Unhappy Target customers send strong message on pill bottles

Longtime customers of Target's pharmacies are finding a change in pill bottle design hard to swallow.