Laura Enderle Associate Editor

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled FDA's decision to approve the OTC sale of emergency contraceptives to teenagers younger than 17.

As FDA undertakes a new safety review of Pradaxa, pharmacists should educate patients who take the drug to recognize signs of serious bleeding.

In a critical review of major news organizations' online health coverage, some sites fared better than others.

Pharmacists and physicians say electronic prescribing has potential to save time and reduce errors, but that systems currently in use are flawed.

Cholesterol tests should be given to all children as early as age 9, according to new guidelines from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

New report finds cancer drugs and generic injectables are scarcest, calls for early warning system to prevent shortages from disrupting patient care.

The threat of generic competition prompted Pfizer to grant discounts on Lipitor to PBMs who agree not to cover its generic equivalent.

Researchers investigated whether a weakened vaccine is behind high rates of flu-related complications and hospitalization in obese patients.

Ingredients in OTC thyroid supplements have few benefits and may cause dangerous side effects, experts say.

Physicians who speak a second language are likely to overrate their ability to communicate medical information, new research shows.

The "robots vs. pharmacists" debate is reignited as Medco's chief questions community pharmacists' role in improving health outcomes.

The "robots vs. pharmacists" debate is reignited as Medco's chief questions community pharmacists' role in improving health outcomes.

Big changes to Medicare's ratings system mean more choices for patients as private plans compete for beneficiaries.

Big changes to Medicare's ratings system mean more choices for patients as private plans compete for beneficiaries.

More children are relying on long-term controller medications to keep asthma in check, a new report finds.

Medicare Part B's competitive bidding program for diabetes supplies gives mail-order and large chain pharmacies an unfair advantage, critics say.

At NCPA's 113th Annual Convention & Trade Exposition, industry leaders zeroed in on the obstacles and opportunities facing independent pharmacy.

Pharmacist-provided services are critical to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care, decision makers said in opening remarks at NCPA's annual meeting.

The turf war in health care over who should be called "doctor" is heating up as non-physicians seek a larger role in patient care.

Persistent worries about the safety of childhood vaccines could undercut national immununization efforts, a new survey finds.

The dangers of counterfeit medicine are the focus of a new patient education campaign launched by Pfizer and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

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Social media can be messy, whether you are seasoned veteran or a newcomer. Here are some guidelines to help you navigate the perils of your online activities and build a positive presence.