Prescription spending down for first time in decades 
Prescription spending down for first time in decades
Americans spent less money on medicine in 2012 than 2011. It’s the first time spending has decreased in 60 years. Here’s what you should know.
Being social may help ease pain of breast cancer 
Being social may help ease pain of breast cancer
Research shows that breast cancer patients better manage physical symptoms of pain when surrounded by a solid network of friends.
Many hepatitis C patients not getting key follow-up testing 
Many hepatitis C patients not getting key follow-up testing
According to the CDC, half of Americans are not following through with testing measures after being diagnosed with hepatitis C.
Redheads at risk for melanoma even if they stay out of the sun 
Redheads at risk for melanoma even if they stay out of the sun
Researchers studying pigment in hopes of finding a way to help reduce melanoma risk.
Alzheimer’s could be linked to high blood sugar level, study says 
Alzheimer’s could be linked to high blood sugar level, study says
New research suggests people who are pre-diabetic and have elevated blood sugar levels may be at risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Boosting Physician Q and A 
Boosting Physician Q and A
The American Heart Association is encouraging doctors and other clinicians to ask heart patients more quality-of-life questions. Find out why.
Another reason to reduce carbs: Breakouts 
Another reason to reduce carbs: Breakouts
Empty carbs in your diet may be partly to blame for annoying acne outbreaks.