A mother taking illegal drugs during pregnancy increases her risk for anemia, blood and heart infections, skin infections, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases. She also is at greater risk for sexually transmitted diseases. Drugs can cause problems throughout your pregnancy. For example, the early part of pregnancy is the most critical for the health of a fetus. This is when the main body systems are forming. Using drugs during this time can cause severe damage. Drugs can have harmful effects on the fetus at any time during the pregnancy, their nature depending on the timing of exposure.

There are many prescription savings membership services, programs or cards. But finding the right information online is difficult. That's why I put together this list of resources for individuals looking for the best places to save more money on the prescriptions they buy.

These are just a few tips you can use to help you find the most savings on prescription drugs.

Look into drug-company prescription savings programs. Most major pharmaceutical companies have drug savings programs for people with low to modest incomes and no insurance coverage. These programs offer savings on medicines either purchased at the pharmacy or mailed directly to you.

Januvia, a new generation diabetes medicine made by Merck & Co, was found to help lose weight and better control hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes. Its efficacy in controlling blood glucose levels was comparable to another diabetes drug Glipizide, Merck says in a statement released June 13.

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study at the University of Pittsburgh revealed gene therapy could serve as a means of preventing type 1 diabetes in those who are genetically susceptible to the disease.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has recommended the use of aromatase inhibitors, which include drugs such as Femara for treating early breast cancer in post-menopausal women immediately after surgery.

BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals jumped Tuesday on news that the company was preparing to initiate three key Phase IIb clinical trials for its hepatitis C drug candidate VX-950.

ISLAMABAD: The cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, used by many to protect against heart disease, may also guard against several kinds of cancers.

Already shown to shield against prostate cancer, two new studies suggest statins also provide a greater than 50 percent reduction in risk with pancreatic and esophageal cancer, the researchers said.

Most people suffering from hair loss seek quick solutions from Western medicine or even turn to more of a remedy derived from local traditions. However, many experts argue that the ayurvedic system of medicine has much more than people might think when it comes to stoping or slowing down hair loss.

Botox is widely known therapy for treatment of strabismus, blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis and glabellar lines.

Botox® is in fact, a popular brand name owned by Irvine, California based American company Allergan, Inc. Allergan is a globally known and esteemed pharmaceutical company that produces eye care, skin care and neuromuscular treatment products. The pharma actually sells the potent neurotoxin, Botulinum toxin type A, under the brand name Botox.

"You have to take the good with the bad."

Whoever coined that phrase originally could have been referring to arthritis medications. While medications can make physical movement easier and less painful, they can also do some things you'd rather they didn't. Upset stomach, dry mouth, drowsiness, and increased risk of infection are some of the more benign of these side effects, but there are others that are decidedly worse.

Becoming a pharmacist is a challenging yet rewarding career move. There are many pharmacy schools throughout the United States that offer legitimate and reputable courses to aid in your goal to become a pharmacist or pharmacist technician.

Hoodia gordonii, the South African succulent favored by the San Bushmen of the Kalahari desert may just be a dieter's dream, or possibly just another weight loss supplement with empty promises. It was only a little over one year ago when CBS sent a "60 Minutes" news correspondent to the desert of Kalahari to ask questions and try the plant herself. After chewing a Hoodia leaf, she said there was no desire for food for almost 24 hours. Soon after, a BBC news reporter soon reported the same thing.

A Hamilton-based Internet online pharmacy operation that reportedly earned an estimated $10 million in revenue has been found guilty of violating the guidelines of the Medicines Act for supplying medicines online.

In this day and age of online sales, it's no surprise that prescription drug ales online have made tremendous growth. Pharmaceutical companies are no exception to the Internet business either. Dispensing prescriptions online is a more cost efficient method of providing drugs as compared to the traditional method. However, there are certain guidelines to be followed so as to ensure the safety of the subscribers and to maintain the reputation of the pharmaceutical companies.

The foremost requirement to check is to verify the terms and conditions to be followed (as in sending or receiving proper documents to be prescribed any medication) and make sure that the drug prescribing company has a valid license to dispense the prescription in the first place. There have been several instances when the consumers have complained about the expiry date and prescription of unsafe drugs. The directions should be crystal clear to avoid any inappropriate use of drugs after it is shipped.