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In the largest criminal fine ever levied against any drug company in the world, a unit of U.S.-based Pfizer, Inc. was sentenced to pay $1.3 billion in criminal fines and revenue forfeiture. It’s all part of a $2.3 billion settlement announced by the Justice Department. The case centers

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs, for short) have become hugely successful money makers for Big Pharma over the past decade, with sales of these stomach-acid reducers adding up to about $25.6 billion last year alone. The drugs (like Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid and Aciphex) are sold both in

The recession itself may be difficult on us psychologically but a study suggesting the current recession may improve health. Unemployment, home foreclosures, bankruptcy, and constant worry apparently never killed anyone. That is what the study at the University of Michigan discovered. The U.S.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Stelara (ustekinumab), a biologic product for adults who have a moderate to severe form of psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis is an immune system disorder that results in the rapid overproduction of skin cells. About 6 million people in the United States

PepsiCo is trialing a new refrigeration system in its vending machines with one that contains carbon dioxide instead of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). “This field test will help us evaluate the performance and reliability of these new machines in a real-world environment,” said

A new study finds that adults who legally were able to purchase alcohol before the age of 21 in their states are more likely than others are to be alcoholics or drug addicts. Researchers are not certain how to explain the difference, but it is possible that a higher drinking age could cut back on

September is National Recovery Month — A time to highlight the issue of alcohol and drug use, and the hope that comes with recovery from addictions. “El Dorado County, like other places across the United States, has its share of people who are struggling with drugs and alcohol,” said

On TV, Sex and the City makes regular Cosmo-drinking sessions seem like a glamorous, harmless pastime. In reality, though, excessive alcohol use can relate to overeating and depression in young women, according to the results of a new study. “Anyone who has been touched by depression, obesity

In recognition of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health today reminded women about the serious implications of drinking while pregnant. “Studies show that 50 percent of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned and many women consume

You probably don’t think twice about taking an over-the-counter pain reliever or having a glass of wine or two with dinner. But the combination of pain relievers and alcohol can pose health risks. When taken as directed, pain medications are generally considered safe. However, problems can