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As patients begin presenting to the pharmacy with cold symptoms, here are the top 10 things pharmacists need to know for effective counseling.

A new study finds that most individuals aren't as thorough as they might think when it comes to examining food and drink labels

Could it be that our future success will only be bright if we use imagination instead of focusing on preserving the status quo?

New site aims to help individuals understand the public health risks created by improper disposal of used sharps.

Patients may find it difficult to distinguish between a cold and the flu, and pharmacists can help them determine if self treatment is appropriate.

For smokers trying to quit, using Monday as the day to recommit-and taking advantage of counseling services and medications-may help them stay on track.

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.

Pfizer isn't going to let its money maker go down without a fight, and that could mean changes that will affect the price patients pay for cholesterol meds.

To commemorate World Diabetes Day, we've compiled a listing of facts about diabetes and resources for pharmacists and other care providers.

A new study found that tech-savvy teens with acne used their medicine more frequently when they also participated in a Web-based survey.

New research finds that risk factors for posttraumatic stress symptomatology in Iraq and Afghanistan vets are similar to those seen in Vietnam vets.

The first study to examine the global burden of influenza-related pneumonia estimates that there are 1 million hospitalizations each year.

Data suggest that middle-aged adults will account for more than half of new cases of knee osteoarthritis, placing a greater burden on the health system.

Everything from manufacturing quality control problems to recalls is impacting the supply of hundreds of prescriptions, and that adds up to one big reduction.

In a new statement, the American Diabetes Association provides recommendations to ensure continuity of care for individuals with diabetes.