Popular GLP-1 medications approved for weight loss, diabetes, and heart disease may have untapped potential to reduce the risks of substance abuse disorders, psychosis, infections, some kinds of ...

Kristie Reed, PharmD, oversees emergency, general medical, surgical, psychiatric care, and oncology medication as the pharmacy director of a community hospital. Dr. Reed specializes in IV medications.

Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), naproxen (Aleve) and aspirin (Bayer or Ecotrin) are common pain relievers that belong to a class of medication called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

When a medication works right, it boosts your health or helps you feel better. But a drug can bring on problems if it doesn't mix well with something else you put into your body, like another ...

Nearly one in three Europeans have sampled illegal drugs in their lifetime, but not every country is alike when it comes to their drug habits or their health impact. Regular drug use is associated ...

Drug testing may be required as a prerequisite for some jobs. State laws may dictate when private employers can require drug tests and how they can use the results. Job candidates for “safety ...

Over-the-counter medications can often treat migraine symptoms. However, if your migraine symptoms persist, you may want to talk with a doctor about prescription options. Migraine is a health ...

While medication can provide symptom relief, it does not necessarily address underlying maladaptive behaviors, and is therefore considered by many clinicians and adjunct to treatment, rather than ...

A Boston police officer was reportedly attacked by a pit bull during a drug raid Saturday in Dorchester that led to two arrests and the seizure of cash, narcotics and a ghost gun. Boston police ...

It's important not to overuse headache medications, as it can lead to new or worse symptoms. Your doctor can help you understand different headache treatments and how to use them safely.

A now-former paramedic is accused of causing a patient’s death by injecting them with the wrong drug, Iowa officials say. Getty Images/iStockphoto A former paramedic is accused of injecting a ...