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In the study of 152,412 asthma patients (of whom 1928 had a pneumonia event during follow-up), current use of inhaled corticosteroids was associated…

A new review of published research indicates that the oxytocin system—a key player in social reward and stress regulation—is profoundly affected by…

The currently licensed seasonal trivalent influenza vaccines contain 15 micrograms of viral hemagglutinin protein per strain for adults, and up to 60…

A new review addresses the mysteries behind “good” HDL cholesterol and why boosting its levels does not necessarily provide protection from…

A new study has examined whether different blood thinning medications prescribed to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation might…

Cannabidiol, a major component of cannabis or marijuana, appears to have effects on emotion and emotional memory, which could be helpful for treating…

In a recent study, older individuals who had fallen and broken a hip used antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications more frequently than the general…

A new analysis indicates that not obtaining a medication the first time it is prescribed—called initial medication non-adherence—is common among…

A new study indicates that the antiviral drug oseltamivir can reduce influenza infections and prevent deaths in a cost-saving manner under most…

Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most successful treatments for obesity and related disorders; however, some patients may not want to undergo…