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Tuesday, November 20, 2012  7&4's Nathan Edwards examines the facts behind sleeping pills and asks the experts about possible alternatives.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  The Michigan Senate plans a hearing on House-backed legislation that would allow collection and redistribution of prescription medication.

Friday, July 29, 2011  People taking some of the most popular prescription medications could soon be saving some cash.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  Judge allows prison officials to forcibly medicate Tucson shooting suspect

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  Attention shoppers! Did you know you can save big money by buying generic?

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  A panel of Food and Drug Administration advisers voted 20-12 against withdrawing GlaxoSmithKline's once-blockbuster drug.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  The diabetes pill Avandia has been used by millions of patients and racked up billions in sales in more than a decade on the market. This week the Food and Drug Administration is trying to answer a seemingly simple question: Does it cause heart attacks?

Monday, May 10, 2010  A surprising new study finds that the cost of treating cancer in the United States nearly doubled over the past two decades. But expensive cancer drugs may not be the main reason why.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  A Traverse City pharmacy is boosting up security. Thousands of dollars in prescription drugs have been stolen from Medicap Pharmacy near Chum’s corner.

Tuesday, January 05, 2010  FDA drug approvals mostly flat in 2009 as new leadership takes reins at agency

Monday, October 05, 2009  The Medicine Shoppe in Traverse City will now serve as a collection site for unwanted, unused, and expired medication.  The substances dropped off at the pharmacy will be taken downstate and destroyed safely to avoid potential contamination of our watersheds.

Friday, October 31, 2008  A support program is helping people with diabetes learn more about managing the disease at home.