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• New Study Warns About Rising Numbers of Teens Being Prescribed Multiple Psychiatric Drugs At Same Time

  February 19, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds more teens nationwide are being prescribed multiple psychiatric drugs at once, with little data on the possible side effects from such combinations.

• Older Drivers Face Increased Risk of Accidents Following Migraine Diagnosis: Study

  January 10, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  New research has found older adult drivers who diagnosed with new migraine headaches face an increased risk of being involved in an auto accident

• Study Finds Media Coverage Can Increase Drug Prescribing Despite Lack of Scientific Evidence

  June 19, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  Harvard researchers warn that media coverage can convince consumers to seek drug prescriptions they do not need and which may have no benefits for them.

• Drugs Advertised on TV Often Have Low Therapeutic Value, Study Finds

  January 26, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Harvard researchers warn that drug companies spend billions of dollars advertising medications which are not as effective, and often more expensive, than other options, researchers warn.

• FDA Proposed Rule Seeks to Make Nonprescription Drugs More Broadly Available

  July 5, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has proposed a new rule which would make it easier for drug companies to sell products over-the-counter to make more nonprescription drugs available to consumers.