Medications

Milk thistle can come in handy for several health conditions. However, mixing the remedy with certain pharmaceutical drugs can be dangerous.

Delayed dispensing of opioid prescriptions may contribute to opioid misuse, according to a recent study. Here is what experts want you to know.

Despite CBD being federally legalized in December 2018, not much has been verified about the potential health benefits of CBD to date.

Aged cheese may pair up nicely with a glass of wine or some nuts, but a handful of cheeses could have a negative interaction with certain medications.

You may wonder if two different painkillers are better than one, but before mixing medications, it's important to understand if the two are safe together.

Tums tablets are a popular way to treat stomach upset. But can you take the remedy if you're drinking alcohol, or is there a hidden reason to avoid it?

As with many medications, there are potential interactions between beta-blockers and the foods that you eat. Here is what you need to know.

Medications can cure or ease certain health conditions, and help us feel better. But sometimes they come with serious side effects. Read on to learn more.

Millions of courses of Paxlovid have been ordered, but there are far fewer administrations. Here we explore potential reasons why.

You may have been prescribed antibiotics at some point in your life. But did you know it can impact your fitness routine? Here's what the science says.

Research indicates that people who drink coffee may be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes and dementia. However, there are some downsides.

While an EpiPen might seem like an uncomplicated device to administer, carefully reading up on how to properly inject one is essential.

EpiPens can be expensive, so it can be tempting to use them even after they have expired. But is it safe?

Gout medication colchicine could be helpful to people with heart failure. It might also reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in high-risk individuals.

Every appropriately stocked household medicine cabinet will likely have a bottle of ibuprofen somewhere in it. Here are things you might not know about it.

The FDA takes safety very seriously. One way that they ensure drug safety is by requiring all drugs, including Valium, to have an expiration date.

If you frequently use pain relievers or antimigraine drugs for headaches, you may find that you develop what is known as "medication overuse headaches".

If you're fighting off an infection that has taken up an unwelcome residence in your body, is it the infection itself or the antibiotics making you so tired?

With five ALS treatment drugs currently authorized by the FDA, a recently approved drug known as Radicava ORS is expected to make treatment more accessible.

Kombucha is a popular drink in many health circles today. But it may not be for everyone, and it's helpful to know the potential interactions and side effects.

Your hydrogen peroxide may have expired without you even knowing. Is it safe to use it anyway?

You may have heard of beta-blockers for helping with hypertension. But they can also help prevent this common painful type of headache as well.

You reach for the medicine cabinet to grab a bottle of ibuprofen, but you see it's past the expiration date. Can this over-the-counter medication really expire?

Tirzepatide is the newest FDA-approved drug on the market to treat type 2 diabetes. It functions by increasing the secretion of two incretin hormones.

Generic drugs are cheaper, but we have all heard the old saying that you get what you pay for. Are generic drugs safe and effective? Here's what to know.

A new study reveals how researchers are tackling the opioid epidemic through use of mailed disposal kits. Here's what their study findings showed.

Breathing through inflamed airways can be difficult for people with asthma. That's when inhalers come to the rescue, delivering relief and managing symptoms.