Hepatitis C can be cured in about three months, allowing people with the viral disease to live longer, healthier lives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says.
#HepatitisC #HCV #Harvoni #Zepatier

You know the commercials. Attractive older couples, on the beach or in the woods, who just happen to have two antique bathtubs for soaking. It seems plausible. But in all reality, Cialis, Viagra, and other PDE5 inhibitors have been a major therapeutic advancement for men who suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED). What's new with these products?
#Viagra #ErectileDysfunction #ED

Melatonin is an OTC supplement often used to help with insomnia, jet lag, and other sleep disorders. But is it safe and effective, or are you throwing your dollars away?
#melatonin #sleep #insomnia

Development of a Zika vaccine is proceeding rapidly, but it still will be years before such a vaccine is available to the public, says the author of a new report on research efforts.
#Zika #vaccination #ZikaVaccine

Does warfarin still have a place in the prevention of stroke in non-valvular atrial fibrillation?
#warfarin #AtrialFibrillation #AF #StrokePrevention

The ongoing uproar over the soaring costs of prescription drugs raises many questions about the methods and ethics of drug pricing. Take a look at 10 older drugs that, even after many years on the market, can still put a serious dent in your healthcare savings account.
#DrugPrices #Daraprim #Thiola #Emflaza

Commonly used painkillers such as Motrin, Advil and Aleve might increase your risk for heart attack, even in the first week of use, a new study suggests.
#NSAID #HeartAttack

Vitamin D supplements aren't likely to reduce the risk of asthma, allergies or the skin condition eczema in children or adults, a new study finds.
#VitaminD #asthma #allergies #eczema

EpiPens -- devices used to rescue people during a severe allergic reaction -- can remain effective years after their expiration date, a new study reports.
#Epipen #anaphylaxis #allergy

Our lungs are large, spongy, organs perfectly designed for the efficient gas exchange between our blood and the air. But they are also delicate and vulnerable to infection and injury.
#LungDisease #BreathingDifficulty #ShortofBreath

Skin is the largest organ in your body and skin disorders can often turn into big problems. But don't hide under your jacket; follow along slide-by-slide to learn how to handle common skin setbacks from acne to athlete's foot.
#SkinConditions #acne #dermatology #SkinRash

The first new drug to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in more than 20 years has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
#Radicava #edaravone #AmyotrophicLateralSclerosis #ALS

Wrinkles and gray hairs are a natural part of the aging process but they shouldn't stop you from being proactive about your health as you age. Get the most out of your golden years!
#aging #seniors #HealthConcerns

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a nervous system disorder characterized by symptoms of visual difficulties, muscle weakness, and fatigue. Here, review MS and medications for treatment, including the most recent (and convenient) ones that come in pill form.
#MultipleSclerosis #MS

The development of the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as "statins" has been one of the major medical advancements in recent decades. These treatments, such as Lipitor, are becoming more affordable due to generic availability, so let's review the basics of this important drug class.
#lipitor #statins #cholesterol