Millions of Older Adults Still Take Daily Aspirin When They No Longer Need It
For many years, taking one small “baby” aspirin every day was widely believed to be one of the best ways to help prevent heart...
ADHD Drug May Have Heart Side Effects
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition that affects both children and adults.
People with ADHD may find it hard to pay attention, stay organized,...
These Everyday Foods Can Help Lower Blood Sugar Naturally
Keeping blood sugar within a healthy range is one of the best ways to protect your health.
This is especially true for people with type...
A Common Constipation Drug May Help Protect the Kidneys
Chronic kidney disease, often called CKD, is a long-term condition in which the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluid...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Also Protect Women With Migraines From Stroke
A widely used medicine for high blood pressure and migraine prevention may offer another important health benefit for women.
A large new study suggests that...
Common Arthritis Drug Could Bring New Hope for Painful Hands
For many people, pain in the hands is more than a small inconvenience. It can make everyday activities difficult, slow, and frustrating.
Simple tasks such...
Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Raise Fall Risk in Older People
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in older adults.
If it is left untreated, it can greatly increase the risk...
Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Help People with Liver Disease Live Longer
Chronic liver disease is a major health problem that affects millions of people around the world. The liver is one of the body's most...
Could sugar substitutes increase diabetes risk
Millions of Australians consume artificial sweeteners every day, believing they’re a healthy alternative to sugar – but is this really the case?
A new Adelaide...
FDA Approves Another Easy-to-Use Opioid Overdose Rescue Spray
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new over-the-counter medicine designed to reverse opioid overdoses.
The product, called Rextovy, is a naloxone nasal...