Eileen Oldfield Associate Editor

E-cigarette use among youth has risen significantly since 2011, according to the CDC.

Patients adhered to a novel polypill containing 3 cardiovascular medications better than if they received the medications separately, a study suggests.

After being forced to close 2 rural pharmacies, Roby Miller turned to technology.

Children and adolescents who received antipsychotic medications had an increased absolute risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Wine consumption is cardioprotective, but only in patients who exercise, according to a new study.

An analysis of data from 48 trials found little difference in total weight loss between several diet programs.

New anti-superbug gel can penetrate the protective coating that makes certain bacteria resistant to traditional therapies.

Autism risk shown not to increase in children exposed to antidepressants in utero when researchers accounted for depression severity.

With options far beyond new or used, students have several choices for finding the best book for their buck.

Providing prescriptions when patients are discharged from the hospital after a stroke improves medication adherence, the results of a study suggest.

Medicaid beneficiaries are more likely to be screened for 3 types of cancer in states where physicians receive higher payments for office visits, a study suggests.

Statin guidelines released jointly by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology more accurately identify patients with heavy arterial plaque buildup for therapy.

Aspirin may reduce the risk of blood clots in patients who cannot use traditional anticoagulants, new research suggests.

Examining infliximab dose escalation rates could help maximize cost-benefit treatment algorithms.

The American Heart Association recommends removal of flavorings from e-cigarettes and restriction of sales and marketing aimed at minors.

Specialty therapies for rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and breast cancer tended to have positive functional and clinical outcomes for patients.

A meta-analysis of clinical trials assessed patient-reported outcomes in participants receiving tocilizumab or anti-tumor necrosis factors.

Game tactics, including rewards and competitions with friends, are making their way into mobile medication adherence apps.

You protect your computer with antivirus software. But are you protecting your phone as well?

Less than half of Medicare enrollees eligible for MTM services receive consultations from a clinical pharmacist.

Amazon and Samsung debut new phones, while Apple-lovers wait for the latest iPhone iteration.

Overestimating their weight makes children much more likely to attempt weight loss, regardless of whether they are a healthy weight, or are overweight or obese.

A multicenter study will examine whether a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can improve kidney transplant patients' health.

Details on companies affected by the breach are not yet available.

A multicenter study will examine whether a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can improve kidney transplant patients' health.

An analysis of the 2010 National Health Interview Survey determined that physicians and dental health professionals are not telling all smokers they see to quit.

Patients who told their employer about a multiple sclerosis diagnosis tended to have better odds of remaining employed and had a longer tenure than those who did not.

Legislation aims to reduce prescription drug abuse while ensuring patient access.

Preliminary evidence shows e-cigarettes contain lower concentrations of the compounds found in traditional cigarettes.