As cases of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) are on the rise, experts are warning of the hidden dangers associated with some common medications and supplements. Statistics show that DILI, also ...

2. Thyroid medication Levothyroxine, the standard treatment for an underactive thyroid, is highly sensitive to timing—and your morning coffee can get in the way. Studies show that drinking ...

From RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland in 2014, why is the cost of generic drugs so high? Generic names were introduced in the 1950s and are the official, non-proprietary names for the active drug.

Medication management is a critical aspect of healthcare for older adults, especially those with multiple chronic conditions. Properly managing medication can improve treatment outcomes and ...

BALTIMORE — Thousands of miles from a manufacturing plant in China, where the key active ingredient in heparin is sourced, Wanda Crowell receives a daily infusion of the drug in her bed at Johns ...

Sure, starting off your day with a halved grapefruit or a glass of its tart juice can be a healthy choice—lots of vitamin C and potassium —but if you take certain drugs, it might actually be ...

While some expired drugs pose the risk of being ineffective, taking others can lead to more serious consequences. “Certain drugs should never be taken past their expiration date, even if ...

A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the FDA on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients. Doctors share what patients should know about the drug.

And many doctors would like to see even more conditions approved to give easier access to people who could benefit from these weight loss medications. “I think they should start allowing more of ...

2. Cold or Allergy Medications Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) is a medication that treats stuffy or blocked noses caused by colds or allergies. Just like caffeine, pseudoephedrine is a stimulant.

These medications could give you dementia if you take them too often — two are over-the-counter By Tracy Swartz Published Dec. 13, 2024, 6:14 p.m. ET ...

A widely prescribed thyroid medication called levothyroxine may cause bone loss and increase the risk of the bone disease osteoporosis, according to new research—but this does not mean Americans ...