All news on the topic: Prescription Drugs

Donald Trump and the GOP need to focus on practical healthcare reforms that reduce costs for Americans while not stifling innovation

With mosquitos increasingly outsmarting traditional defenses, experts say the findings may mark a game-changing shift in the global fight against malaria.

Researchers have found that a pair of drugs can not only slow down Alzheimer’s disease but actually reverse it and restore memory in mice.

In "Human History on Drugs: An Utterly Scandalous but Entirely Truthful Look at History Under the Influence," Sam Kelly examines the high times of notable historical figures, including Presidents Nixon and JFK and Pope Leo XIII.

A major new study has discovered that an immunosuppressant drug, which has become popular for its potential to extend life, offers nearly the same lifespan benefits as significantly reducing calorie intake

A recent study indicates that a drug similar to Ozempic might reduce the duration of migraine episodes by more than fifty percent

Doctors are warning that people taking certain antidepressants could be at risk of serious health problems amid a scorching heatwave.

There are numerous treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, finasteride, Redensyl, rosemary oil, and biotin. But which ones work best? Two doctors examined the most widely used options, detailing their advantages and potential side effects

A surprising new study has found that some common medication used to make people feel better might also be effective in the fight against cancer.

Countless Americans are already taking this inexpensive medication that's been around for decades

Duke University researchers have devised a promising, potent pain reliever — seemingly without the harmful side effects and addictive highs of opioids.

Speaking recently on the podcast "Moral Medicine," Thammika Songkaeo shared how post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) led to the demise of her marriage.

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Aging found that a combination of two cancer drugs prolonged the lives of mice by about 30%.

A shocking new study out of Norway has revealed a popular class of medications can make it easier to catch Covid and the flu.

A group of researchers from Sweden has found that a medication typically used to treat type 2 diabetes may help prevent prostate cancer

Microplastics—those annoying particles that have infiltrated our air, water, food, and bodies—have been associated with various health problems. A recent study reveals how they can negatively impact our immune system

The makers of an experimental drug claim it mimics the effects of gastric bypass surgery while preserving lean muscle mass better than GLP-1 drugs.

During Monday's press conference on drug prices, the president veered off course, launching into a disjointed story about a "highly neurotic" friend who is attempting to shed some pounds

The host of "The Daily Show" mocked the president about a recognizable word from his press conference at the White House

Trump issued a comprehensive executive order that gave drug manufacturers 30 days to reduce the prices of prescription medications in the US or be subject to new restrictions on government payment levels

The US spends $400 billion on prescription drugs every year -- often triple what other countries spend and typically more than any other nation.

An international team of researchers has found more evidence that people booze a lot less when taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic.

A groundbreaking study has revealed that a well-known medication can aid in alleviating Parkinson's disease symptoms. Plus, it’s an enjoyable one!

Those afflicted report that the discomfort brought on by the nerve disorder is so overwhelming that it prevents them from smiling, laughing, or even making eye contact with others

Dr. Evan Levine tackles medication that is often prescribed to children for the wrong reasons — a phenomenon he calls "borderline child abuse."