Our gut is full of tiny creatures that help us digest our food, protect us from harmful intruders, and act as the telephone line between our digestive system and brain. From bacteria and fungi to ...

Gout has been linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attacks and stroke ...

Since we take prescription drugs to feel better, it’s alarming to think that some common ones can actually make you more sick. But that’s precisely what a shocking new study out of Norway has revealed ...

The most commonly taken analgesic worldwide – and one of the most consumed drugs in the US – could be doing a lot more than ...

Many common and over-the-counter drugs are banned from Olympics. — -- A hack of the World Anti-Doping Agency has drawn attention to commonly prescribed medications that are prohibited for use ...

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

Ibuprofen is a household name – the go-to remedy for everything from headaches to period pain. But recent research suggests ...

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Older adults want to continue to drive as long as they’re able, but some medications may make getting behind the wheel unsafe. In Successful Aging, health officials with the ...

Some drugs are nephrotoxic, which means that their effects can cause kidney damage. Drugs such as certain antibiotics, the mood stabilizer lithium, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) ...