It can be tempting to skip doses of medicine due to the expense of refills, wanting the medication to last longer, or even if you’re feeling better. But skipping doses can lead to severe complications ...

Managing diabetes carefully can reduce this risk, and the medications used to treat diabetes can also affect heart health. Some drugs help the heart, while others might make things worse.

The best diabetes medication for kidney disease can vary depending on the severity of your kidney damage. You may need a medication that doesn’t require dose adjustment based on your kidney ...

From 2017 to 2020, it increased to 41.9%. Prescription weight loss medication has become extremely popular because it is easy to take and effective. But, it is expensive, and people must also try ...

A major review of evidence on ADHD treatment in adults has found stimulant drugs and one type of non-stimulant are the only effective treatments for reducing core symptoms of the condition.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, has a troubled past with addiction. Lev Facher, addiction reporter at STAT, weighs in on how RFK Jr.'s beliefs and ...

In addition to obesity-related conditions, some patients are being prescribed the drugs to lose weight and become eligible for services, including organ transplants, fertility treatments or knee ...

As Mark Moran was facing another 90-hour week as an investment-banking intern at Credit Suisse in New York, he knew he needed help to survive the rest of the summer. His colleagues gave him a tip ...

The heart rate level to burn fat will depend on your age, diet, and fitness, typically falling between 64% to 76% of your maximum heart rate. For example, a 40-year-old swimmer should try to keep ...

This could be a hard pill to swallow. Now, a board-certified anesthesiologist in Los Angeles is revealing five daily medications that may also increase your likelihood of developing dementia ...

Professor Caleb Ferguson receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Medical Research Future Fund, Heart Foundation (Australia) and Stroke Foundation (Australia).