Many of us take medications to relieve pain, fight infections, or manage chronic conditions. While these therapies offer important health benefits, it's worth understanding a lesser-known ...

Esperion Therapeutics has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Corstasis Therapeutics, a privately held ...

Several lanes of Loop 410 North on the West Side closed Thursday morning due to a multi-vehicle crash. The crash happened around 7 a.m. on NW Loop 410 near W. Military Drive. Four vehicles were ...

It’s worth the weight — loss, that is. Despite their blockbuster popularity, GLP-1 medications come with a handful of side effects, mainly along the lines of gastrointestinal issues like nausea and ...

A massive review of 23 randomized trials found that statins do not cause the vast majority of side effects listed on their labels. Memory problems, depression, sleep issues, weight gain, and many ...

Benefits of statins greatly outweigh risks, study leader says Wrongly attributed side effects may discourage use by patients and doctors Regulators should change statin labeling, researchers say Feb 5 ...

The long list of side effects associated with statins is vastly overstated, according to the most rigorous assessment of the evidence to date. This is prompting calls for the drugs’ packaging to be ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Far fewer people who could benefit from statins ...

The popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has seen a seismic shift in just over a year. Not long ago, they were primarily used for diabetes. But now, that’s changing. In some markets, such as the US, ...

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.

Medications used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure) are effective and usually well-tolerated. Serious complications are not common and can vary by drug type, but knowing them can help you ...

Some medications, including certain antibiotics and NSAIDs, can harm the kidneys if used for too long or in high doses. ACE inhibitors and ARBs are generally safe but can increase the risk of kidney ...