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Left untreated, celiac disease can lead to a number of other disorders.

College students consider laptops to be the most vital piece of technology, according to a survey.

Jack Dunn, RPh, of Jasper Drugs and Gifts, describes his experience carrying on the family business in pharmacy.

Obese patients who underwent surgery or took medications to lose weight were more satisfied with their results than those who made lifestyle changes.

Time spent in front of the television could be correlated with premature death, and according to a CDC report, American youth are forming excessive TV habits early.

Study finds higher risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease in COPD patients, suggests spread of inflammation may be a factor.

Since the introduction of routine rotavirus vaccination in 2006, rates of diarrhea-related hospitalizations in US children have decreased significantly.

Understanding the opinions of both sides of the debate over "any willing provider" legislation can help pharmacists gain a new perspective.

A recent study indicates that eating meals quickly does not increase reflux episodes in gastroesophageal reflux disease patients.

Researchers evaluated the risk of cardiovascular outcomes in atrial fibrillation patients with a history of falls.

Starlin Haydon-Greatting, MS, BSPharm, FAPHA, director of clinical programs at the Illinois Pharmacists Association, discusses how pharmacists can become involved in patient-centered medical homes and accountable care organizations.

A recent study examines the comparative efficacy of prasugrel and clopidogrel in the treatment of patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention.

Of college students who used medications to aid study during final exams, 33% obtained the drugs without a doctor's prescription.

The number of measles cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during the first 5 months of 2014 is the highest reported for that period since 1994.

The 2014 OTC Guide supplement issue, website, and mobile app, touted on the TODAY show, announce the most recommended OTC products in more than 150 categories.

Although gastroenterologists believe store brand products are as effective as their brand name counterparts, many still recommend the brand name products.