Some medications may disrupt the “good” bacteria in your gut microbiome, potentially affecting your digestive and overall health.

High cholesterol is one of the most common and manageable risk factors for heart disease. Millions of adults are prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ...

A common class of drugs called anticholinergics might boost risks for heart failure and other dangerous cardiac conditions, a new study says. People taking the largest amounts of anticholinergic drugs ...

NEW ORLEANS — Could frequent use of some cold and allergy medications, and many other common drugs, like those for anxiety, increase your risk of dementia? We explore that question and why, as you age ...

Dementia, a progressive disorder that impacts memory and independence, affects millions globally. While many are aware of lifestyle factors like smoking and alcohol consumption that can increase the ...

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Key Takeaways Over-the-counter (OTC) medications like NSAIDs and Tylenol can help relieve mild to moderate back pain.Be careful using Tylenol if you've had ...

GoodRx reports on common mistakes in choosing allergy medications, highlighting the importance of proper options like steroid nasal sprays and avoiding overuse.

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, March 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — People frequently switch between different weight-loss drugs, swapping Ozempic for Zepbound and vice versa within the ...