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The keys to managing anxiety during the holiday season include tempering expectations, simplifying tasks, and setting aside time for self-care.

What really happened-did politics win out over science, or was this the right decision?

A new Gallup poll finds that the majority of Americans rate the honesty and ethical standards of pharmacists very highly.

Helping patients understand and identify anemia's underlying cause can promote adherence to treatment.

Will Pfizer's actions add to negative concerns about the quality and effectiveness of generic drugs among patients?

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

New regimen has the potential to be a game-changer for the treatment of TB by significantly reducing the course of treatment.

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.

The paper looks at how MTM has developed and proposes ideas for future positioning and integrating of programs in the US health care system.

Changes mean pharmacists are no longer are required to enroll in educational programs before dispensing the drugs to patients.

Proposed bill would crack down on market distributors who seek to profit off shortages of cancer and heart medications.

Like the story about the frog in the pot, retail pharmacists are being slowly boiled as a number of factors turn up the heat on the profession.

A new study suggests that chronic pain patients may experience greater relief if cannabinoids are added to their treatment regimen.

Kathleen Jaeger talks about how community pharmacy can help improve patient health, and the role pharmacy should play in evolving care paradigms.

With the holidays approaching, what better time to use those compounding skills to mix up a batch of delicious cookies?

New study may shed light on whether there are similarities in the cause of migraine and post-traumatic headache, and how this may impact treatment.

Stepping into a patient's shoes can serve as an excellent reminder of what it is like to be in dire need of care and medications.

Pharmacy students and recent graduates are having difficulty finding a job or residency and are worried about the job market.

National Influenza Vaccination Week provides a key opportunity to education patients about the benefits of getting vaccinated against influenza.