
Pharming: The Dangerous New High
Teenagers are stealing pills from your medicine cabinet and sharing them with friends -- sometimes with deadly consequences.
By Joanne Kaufman in Reader's Digest - November 2006
Prescription Drug Side Effects: Take As Directed
Nearly 30% of us stop taking our medicines before we should. Why playing doctor can be a dangerous game.
By Irene S. Levine, PhD in Reader's Digest - September 2008
Prescription Medications New and Old
What to consider when your doctor prescribes a new drug.
By Irene S. Levine, PhD in Reader's Digest - September 2008
What is the FDA doing to make prescriptions more patient-friendly?
By Cynthia Dermody in Reader's Digest - May 2006
A primer on the medication some call the "drug of the century"
Storing and Disposing of Prescription Medications
The smart solution to prescription drug storage and disposal.
By Ted Spiker in Reader's Digest - July 2008
The Real Deal on Cholesterol Drugs
Find out the facts behind the hype surrounding cholesterol drugs.
By Mehmet C. Oz, MD in Reader's Digest - April 2008
While some vitamin supplements can boost your health, others may actually harm.
By Neena Samuel in Reader's Digest - November 2007