http://drugs.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Drugs GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-10-08T10:24:00Z Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/10/13/dr-mike-takes-his-own-advice-to-save-money-on-medications.htm Last month I hit the coverage gap in my Medicare Part D drug plan. The dreaded coverage gap, also known as the “donut hole” is the period during which Medicare... http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/10/13/dr-mike-takes-his-own-advice-to-save-money-on-medications.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:29:22 +0000 2008-10-13T09:29:22Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/10/08/obama-and-mccain-discuss-health-reform-in-new-england-journal-of-medicine.htm The editors of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), a highly-regarded and widely-read medical journal, asked Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) to describe their plans... http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/10/08/obama-and-mccain-discuss-health-reform-in-new-england-journal-of-medicine.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:24:00 +0000 2008-10-08T10:24:00Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/10/06/which-health-plan-is-better-for-you-mccains-or-obamas.htm The presidential candidates have very different views on health care reform for the U.S. and implementation of either plan could have a significant impact on how health care is delivered... http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/10/06/which-health-plan-is-better-for-you-mccains-or-obamas.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:01:55 +0000 2008-10-06T11:01:55Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/10/02/share-your-drug-saving-tips-with-dr-mike.htm For the past several weeks, I have been writing a lot about how to save money on your prescription drugs. In fact, I even created a new section of the... http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/10/02/share-your-drug-saving-tips-with-dr-mike.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:30:33 +0000 2008-10-02T08:30:33Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/09/27/medicare-drug-premiums-to-rise-24-for-2009.htm This Week’s News Each week, Dr. Mike highlights the latest news about medication-related issues. Medicare Part D will be more expensive for seniors next year, according to the Center for Medicare... http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/09/27/medicare-drug-premiums-to-rise-24-for-2009.htm Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:47:39 +0000 2008-09-27T13:47:39Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/09/23/consumers-reducing-health-care-spending-to-save-money.htm New research from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) reveals that the weakening U.S. economy is taking a toll on the health of Americans. According to the NAIC,... http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/09/23/consumers-reducing-health-care-spending-to-save-money.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:22:51 +0000 2008-09-23T12:22:51Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/09/22/drug-treatment-for-osteoporosis-and-low-bone-density-new-guidelines-from-the-american-college-of-physicians.htm What Your Doctor Is ReadingWhat your doctor is reading is a regular feature that reviews current information about medications from medical journals often read by physicians. In new guidelines published last... http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/09/22/drug-treatment-for-osteoporosis-and-low-bone-density-new-guidelines-from-the-american-college-of-physicians.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:52:07 +0000 2008-09-22T07:52:07Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/09/17/fda-issues-an-import-alert-for-30-generic-drugs-from-two-plants-in-india.htm News from the FDADr. Mike brings you the latest news from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration including alerts, new drug approvals, new drug indications, and first time generic drug... http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/09/17/fda-issues-an-import-alert-for-30-generic-drugs-from-two-plants-in-india.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:14:03 +0000 2008-09-17T10:14:03Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/09/15/flu-season-is-near-its-time-to-start-planning.htm The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine as an important step in protecting against influenza. According to the CDC, anyone who wants to reduce... http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/09/15/flu-season-is-near-its-time-to-start-planning.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:35:43 +0000 2008-09-15T15:35:43Z http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/09/12/testosterone-treatment-may-help-young-men-with-type-2-diabetes.htm What Your Doctor Is ReadingWhat your doctor is reading is a regular feature that reviews current information about medications from medical journals often read by physicians. Young men (ages 18 to... http://drugs.about.com/b/2008/09/12/testosterone-treatment-may-help-young-men-with-type-2-diabetes.htm Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:30:54 +0000 2008-09-12T15:30:54Z