Some U.S. Drug Costs Soared 743 Percent: Here's Why

Healthy Aging Daily Newsletter  |  March 12, 2015

Today's Top Story Some U.S. Drug Costs Soared 743 Percent: Here's Why A new drug-trends report shows a 743 percent increase in the amount spent on hepatitis C drugs in the United States in 2014 compared with 2013. Find out why the costs of drugs rose.  » Featured Article Do French Women Know a Slimming Secret? One popular diet book claims that eating like a Parisian can help you drop pounds and keep them off. Find out how and if it works.  » Today's Recipe Cranberry-Apple Coffee Cake Chopped tart apples and cranberries add loads of healthy, fiber-rich sweetness to this cake, while whole-wheat flour and low-fat milk help lighten things up a bit. Get the recipe!  » Featured Columnist Attention, Women: You're Not Too Old to Go Vegetarian Contrary to what you may have heard, a plant-based vegetarian or vegan diet is not off-limits for aging women. You can still meet all of your dietary needs. Here's how to find balance in your diet the healthy way.  » Everyday Solutions Guide to Treating Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the joints and ligaments of the spine. Get expert advice to live better with AS.