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April 30, 2019 By Carmen Fookes

The signing of the 2018 Farm Bill by Trump in December last year paved the way for a more widespread (yet still restricted) cultivation of hemp and a more regulated cannabidiol (CBD) market. And that market is currently booming, with a forecasted revenue of over 22 million by 2022. But there is still a lot […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cannabis, cannabis sativa, CBD, Epidiolex, hemp, marijuana, THC

Worshipping The Wine (or Beer) God or Godess

April 23, 2019 By Carmen Fookes

For many Americans, alcohol is a big part of their life. No matter the occasion, from weddings to birthday parties, family gatherings to date nights, most assume alcohol will be available. In fact, more than 50% of people say they would enjoy a major event less if alcohol was prohibited. But at what point does […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: alcohol, alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcoholism

No Easy Fix To The Opioid Crisis

January 15, 2019 By Carmen Fookes

Despite numerous law changes and restrictions on prescribing, the number of people dying from opioid-related drug overdoses continues to increase. Today, and every day after this one, 130 Americans on average will die from taking an opioid. But can anything more be done about reversing these shocking statistics? Yes, it could, but will it? Current […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: addiction, fentanyl, opioid abuse, opioid crisis, opioid overdosage, opioids, oxycodone

2018: The Year for Blockbusters.

December 26, 2018 By Carmen Fookes

If there is one thing 2018 should be remembered for, it should be as the year of blockbuster drugs. At least 12 new game changers hit the market, with combined forecasted earnings exceeding 20 billion by 2022. These include drugs representing new advances in diabetes and HIV and at least six fill gaps in the […]

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How do I get my doctor to listen to me?

December 18, 2018 By Carmen Fookes

Doctors are busy, we all know that. But what happens when you go to a doctor about something that is bothering you but leave feeling like you haven’t been heard properly or the doctor has completely dismissed your concerns? Surveys have shown that most people don’t have a problem with their doctor’s actual care, but […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: communication, diagnosis, doctor, misdiagnosis

Beware the online pharmacy in sheep’s clothing

October 24, 2018 By Carmen Fookes

Buying medicines online is very tempting. Shopping from the safety of your couch in your living room seems like a great way to save time and money, particularly when these drugs are just soooooooo much cheaper than what your local drug store can offer.But the old saying “If it seems too good to be true, […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: counterfeit, fake drugs

Saturday, April 28, 2018 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

April 23, 2018 By Carmen Fookes

When was the last time you cleaned out unused and expired drugs from your medicine cabinet? It’s time to dispose of these unneeded — and possibly dangerous — medications that lurk around your house. On Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 10AM to 2PM local time, communities will join law enforcement for the 15th National Prescription […]

Filed Under: Patient Safety

Drugs.com Receives eHealthcare Leadership Silver Award

October 29, 2017 By Carmen Fookes

We are proud to announce that Drugs.com has been awarded a Silver Award for “Best Consumer General Health Site” in the 2017 eHealthcare Leadership Awards. Jane Weber Brubaker, chair of the eHealthcare Leadership Awards, notes that “Winners range from small and large healthcare provider organizations, to business-to-business and medical device companies, but they share these […]

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Drugs.com Recognized as ‘Health Information Website Brand of the Year’ in 2017 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study

May 9, 2017 By Carmen Fookes

The team at Drugs.com is humbled and heartened to have been recognized as the ‘Health Information Website Brand of the Year‘ in the 2017 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study. The annual Harris Poll EquiTrend® Study measures and compares a brand’s health over time and against key competitors. Other categories measured include travel, financial, automotive and entertainment. […]

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Drugs.com the First Major Consumer Health Publisher to Implement Full HTTPS Encryption

June 17, 2016 By Carmen Fookes

Drugs.com is pleased to announce the introduction of full HTTPS encryption for all web site visitors. With this significant and important change, nearly 70 million monthly visitors will have access to critical health and medicine information in a safe, secure and private environment. Why HTTPS Encryption? Almost everything you do on the Internet leaves a digital […]

Filed Under: Business, Media, Site Upgrades

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  • Green Gold April 30, 2019
  • Worshipping The Wine (or Beer) God or Godess April 23, 2019
  • No Easy Fix To The Opioid Crisis January 15, 2019
  • 2018: The Year for Blockbusters. December 26, 2018
  • How do I get my doctor to listen to me? December 18, 2018

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