Kate H. Gamble, Senior Editor

Cold sufferers who get a pill -- regardless of what it contains -- exhibit less severe symptoms and recover slightly earlier, a new study says.

The FDA announces changes to Tamiflu for oral suspension to help reduce the possibility of prescribing and dosing errors.

Findings from a review of 9 trials do not support the use of Botulinum toxin as a stand-alone therapy for neck pain.

Through partnership, ANP members will have access to financial benchmarking, peer-to-peer Members Forum discussions, health reform updates, and more resources.

Four major organizations including the APhA and NACDS urge Congress to maintain access to diabetic testing supplies in retail pharmacies.

Findings from two new studies indicate that non-genetic factors play a surprisingly large role in determining autism risk.

NACDS and the California Retailers Association voice support for cost-saving alternatives that would still enable patient access to pharmacists.

Approaches such as relaxation training, hypnosis, and biofeedback might be cheaper that using prescription drugs to treat headaches.

A new study confirms that getting a flu shot during pregnancy protects not only the mother, but also the infant in the early months of life.

Several new studies have linked the anti-seizure drug valproate to a risk for lower cognitive test scores among children whose mothers took it while pregnant.

Successful treatment and prevention of pain requires an integrated approach that responds to all the factors that influence pain, a new report finds.

APhA and NCPA applaud effort 'to fight for the vital role that community pharmacists play in the health care of countless patients.'

A new study comparing the safety of computer-generated versus hand-written prescriptions yielded some surprising results.

Care1on1, a new program from CVS, emphasizes the role pharmacists play in managing ongoing medications for patients with chronic diseases.

A Consumer Reports investigation finds that critical warnings are missing from drug labels and information sheets are confusing and hard to read.

Findings from an ongoing study show that long-term use of pioglitazone is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer.

A new study finds that gastric bypass surgery can lead to fewer and less severe migraines in morbidly obese patients.

In response to an ad calling for policymakers to cut payments to independents, the NCPA makes a case for the value local pharmacists bring to patient care.

The USDA has introduced a new concept to help cut down on confusion and facilitate healthier eating.

A look at study data released during the last year that will transform the way diseases and conditions are managed.

Less than half of patients read the ingredients of OTC pain relievers, and many don't recognize the consequences of exceeding the recommended maximum daily dosage.

The most common cause of acetaminophen overdose in children is confusion about how much medicine to use- a problem that can be solved by providing parents with better information.

As supplements use continues to increase, pharmacists are being called on both to help patients select the right products to improve their overall health and to steer them away from false claims.

The Partnership for Safe Medicines has set its sites on one of the biggest obstacles in curbing the counterfeit drug epidemic.

Under the new FDA rules, products must pass tests to claim broad-spectrum protection, and may no longer include certain words on the label.

New findings on the link between migraines and PTSD suggest that gender differences play a key role in the connection.

New guidelines stress the importance of screening and vitamin D intake in infants, older adults and pregnant women.

The organization is asking CMS to establish mechanisms to help ACOs allocate the resources needed to facilitate MTM services.

New findings from an ASHP survey show that pharmacists are more integrated and influential in medication therapy decisions in hospitals than ever before.

Keeping an open line of communication with seniors can help improve their understanding of medications.