Several years ago, people in pain were horrified to learn that certain prescription medications Vioxx and Bextra, in particular-were dangerous and put them at significant risk for cardiovascular problems. Not only were these people rightfully outraged at having been misled about the...
When added to standard treatment, a new blood-thinning drug called rivaroxaban (Xarelto) may help people with acute coronary syndrome" lower their...
A new blood thinner touted for its convenience and low maintenance may have hidden problems that could threaten the lives of certain...
The quit smoking drug Chantix may also help problem drinkers cut their alcohol consumption, a small study suggests. Exactly how this drug...
A study assessing intravenous infusion of the drug salbutamol in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome was halted because the treatment did...
Preliminary research suggests that a drug typically used to kickstart the immune system may help cancer patients who receive stem cell transplants...
Treatment with three relatively new cancer drugs may be linked to a slightly increased risk of death, a recent analysis suggests. While...
A drug developed to treat osteoporosis appears to boost survival in women with certain types of breast cancer, according to two studies....
When bone-building medications known as bisphosphonates were introduced 18 years ago, they were hailed as near-miracle drugs for people with thinning bones....
Some medicines are obviously risky. Most people know that codeine and driving don't mix...and that you might bleed too...
We hear a great deal about the best dietary strategies to help prevent heart disease and diabetes. But what about kidney disease?...
If you're middle-aged or older, you've probably heard about—or experience for your self—"age-related" hearing...