In the U.S., vaccines1 have significantly reduced or eliminated many infectious diseases that once routinely killed or harmed many infants, children, and adults. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that nearly 8 in 10 prescriptions1 filled in the United States are for generic drugs. Generic drugs are less expensive than brand-name medications,…
Why are drugs so expensive? Everyone has heard of the massive price increases of essential medications by pharmaceutical companies. The Epi-Pen saga1 is an example of possible price gouging by…
Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the prostate, it is called prostate cancer1 . Except for skin cancer, prostate…