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CDC: Americans Cut Back On Meds to Save Money

By Richard Lenti As economic uncertainty and rising healthcare costs continue to buffet the bank accounts of millions of Americans, many are cutting back on prescription drugs to save money, according to a report by the [...]

Why It Pays to Shop Around for Generic Drugs

By Richard Lenti When it comes to buying generic drugs, you might want to heed the words of Smokey Robinson: “You better shop around.” According to Consumer Reports, people who don’t compare prices at different stores [...]

Salt Linked to Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis

By Richard Lenti You may want to think twice before adding salt to whatever it is you’re eating. Three new studies published in the journal Nature suggest too much salt may be linked to several autoimmune [...]

Researcher Says Coffee May Help You Live Longer

By Richard Lenti It’s one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. And for many, the day can’t begin without it. But that cup of coffee may be doing more than giving you a [...]

Cross-Media Marketing Turns Members into Extreme Couponers

By Valerie Day, Special to American News Report It’s hard to escape the television programs that show the lengths to which coupon clippers will go to get a deal or discounts on anything, including things they [...]

Do Health Apps Really Work?

By Elizabeth Magill In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers in Norway have found that smartphone applications can be effective in helping women manage chronic pain. “Web-based programs delivered via smartphones are increasingly [...]

Acetaminophen Deaths Drop With Smaller Packaging

By Richard Lenti The number of deaths due to acetaminophen overdoses has declined significantly in the UK since legislation was passed limiting the number of tablets that can be sold, according to a new study published [...]

Tylenol Shortages Continue

By Richard Lenti It may be a new year, but it’s the same old headaches for the maker of Tylenol. Johnson and Johnson says production problems continue to plague factories that manufacture the popular pain reliever, [...]

“Own an NFL Legend” Goes Mobile

By Phil Grech, Special to American News Report With smartphones and other mobile devices becoming a big part of the game watching experience, the NFL playoffs are giving football fans another chance to watch NFL legends [...]

Doctors Warn of Energy Drink Health Risks

By Richard Lenti Since their introduction in 1997, the popularity of energy drinks has skyrocketed, becoming a multi-billion dollar industry. Americans consumed over 6 billion energy drinks in 2010, up from 2 billion in 2005. But [...]

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