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) ...

Research shows that a common gout medication may help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout.

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 ...

Some prescription and over-the-counter medications can make it harder for your body to cool down during hot weather.

Travelers often assume that over-the-counter medications are harmless to pack, but international drug laws may tell a different story. U.S. staples like Sudafed and Benadryl are banned or strictly ...