Drugs and Medicine

Medicine – we all take it, but do you really know what you’re putting into your body? Learn about medication side effects and more.

7 Common Medications That Can Contribute to Weight Gain

You may be healing your body at the expense of your waistline. Here's what to look for in your medicine cabinet.

When it comes to working out, there's no shortage of diehards who love to tell you, "No pain, no gain."...

Don't miss the opportunity to ask your pharmacist for health advice—they might just know more than your physician on certain...

Some medications or combinations of medications are more likely to be a problem than others

Avoid a dangerous drug interaction by knowing these warning signs, which may indicate you're at risk for taking too many...

Our experts explain the potential dangers of over-prescribing, also known as polypharmacy, which can lead to serious drug interactions.

What if you miss a dose? Are there foods should should avoid? Here are key questions to ask before you...

Superbugs are scary pathogens that are resistant to mainstream antibiotics, and they're on the rise. These are the ones to...

The surprising reason one drink (probably) won’t hurt.

These true tales of discovery in The Drug Book by Michael C. Gerald might change the way you think about...

What you need to know when deciding between brand-name drugs and their generic drugs counterparts.

If you're gaining weight for no reason or having trouble losing it, check the contents of your medicine cabinet.

The Pills They Take In 2009, high school seniors admitted to abusing these five commonly prescribed drugs. Vicodin, 9.7% OxyContin,

1. Ask Questions Before leaving the doctor’s office with a new prescription, make sure you understand why the medicine is