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The American Medical Association has finally given the biggest epidemic of the 21st century the status is deserves, opening up the possibility that health care professionals will be compensated for helping to prevent it.

A new report from CVS Caremark finds variability in medication adherence levels by state as well as insurance type, with higher adherence in Medicare beneficiaries than those covered by private insurance.

Teri Robert took to the Internet to find information on dealing with her own migraines, but ended up becoming a prolific blogger on the condition and founding an organization to represent migraine patients.

Suprax (cefixime) is now available in capsules, the dosage form preferred by most patients. (This article is brought to you by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)

A new analysis of data on childhood ADHD by CDC researchers finds that estimates based on parent reports of the condition do not appear to overestimate its prevalence.

Patients taking prescription drugs for chronic conditions received an average medication adherence grade of just C+, according to a report released by the National Community Pharmacists Association.

NBC's national morning show highlighted pharmacists' top recommended OTC products as presented by Pharmacy Times and U.S. News & World Report, showcasing the importance of pharmacists as a valuable patient resource on national television.

A comprehensive new review explores approaches to classifying and treating severe asthma, which affects 5% to 10% of asthma patients.

The "Putting Our Heads Together" poetry contest aims to help migraine sufferers convey what the condition is really like to those who have never experienced it.

A session hosted by the American Journal of Managed Care brought together an array of groups involved in managing and treating diabetes.

Bloggers and users of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, and Tumblr are making a concerted effort to communicate their experience with migraine and headache disorders.

The American Medical Association is misdirected in questioning the merits of pharmacist inquiries to doctors regarding the rationale behind some prescriptions.

Iron deficiency is the leading nutritional deficiency in the world and the most common cause of anemia in the United States.

A recently released review finds copious evidence that higher rates of medication adherence lead to improved health outcomes and reduced overall health care costs.

The court's decision makes it more likely that generic versions of medications will be made available before their patents expire and will likely lead to reduced drug costs for consumers.

New therapies advance the treatment of this hematologic cancer.

A federal judge grudgingly accepted the Obama administration's proposal to make Plan B One-Step available without restrictions and urged it to do the same for all levonorgestrel-based emergency contraceptives.