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For Weight Loss Drugs, Benefits Don’t Outweigh the Risks

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Fosamax Fractures Patient Protections

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Free Speech vs. Safe Drugs

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Health, Not Health Care is the Goal

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Heart Failure Drug Rejected, Rejected Again, Then Approved, What’s Up?
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Heart Failure Drug Rejected, Rejected Again, Then Approved, What’s Up?

Emma Yasinski
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Hide and Don’t Seek: “Why drug side effects are kept hidden?

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How A Pharmacist Can Help You Manage Your Medications

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How Many Doctor’s Appointments Do I Really Need?

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