Daily pill cuts breast cancer risk in half

Daily pill cuts breast cancer risk in half

Under the current system, when drugs lose their patent and become generic, meaning they can be sold by any manufacturer, pharmaceutical companies have little incentive to file new license applications. As a result, drugs that have shown promise for purposes other than those for which they were authorized, such as prevention rather than treatment, end …

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The Truth About Statin Safety

The Truth About Statin Safety

How much alcohol can I drink while taking statins? There are no guidelines prohibiting alcohol consumption while taking statins, but Dr. Desai suggests discussing your typical weekly alcohol intake with a healthcare professional before starting medication. There is no absolute contraindication to alcohol consumption when taking a statin, but it is important to drink within …

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