Popular Hair Loss Drug Could Be Rare: ‘A Significant Problem’

Popular Hair Loss Drug Could Be Rare: 'A Significant Problem'

Minoxidil, a popular hair loss treatment, may be in short supply, experts warn. Minoxidil is the main active ingredient in Rogaine, which is applied to the scalp. Minoxidil has been shown to be most effective when taken orally, but this form has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat hair loss. …

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Americans will spend half their lives taking prescription drugs, Penn State study finds

Americans will spend half their lives taking prescription drugs, Penn State study finds

If you’re American, you probably are using drugs or soon will be. A new study finds that people born today in the United States will spend about half their lives taking prescription drugs. And for women, that figure is closer to 60% of their lifetime. “The years people can expect to spend taking prescription drugs …

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