Medications

Health 6 days ago

The 6 most common headache types — and when to see a doctor

There are more than 150 different types of headaches, ranging from a mild annoyance to a debilitating experience. Here's how to know when to seek medical attention.

Cancer December 4

Pancreatic cancer patient survival doubled with high dose of common vitamin, study finds

Researchers at the University of Iowa found that adding high-dose IV vitamin C to chemotherapy helped increase survival in pancreatic cancer patients. Study author Dr. Cullen and oncologists discuss.

Medical Research November 30

Medical devices could become safer with this new breakthrough, experts say

Researchers from the University of British Columbia have developed a "groundbreaking coating" that could make blood-contacting devices safer. Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu discusses the benefits.

Food-Drink November 29

Can't stop thinking about your next meal? It's called food noise, here's what to do

"Food noise" is the internal chatter between the brain and stomach, a weight loss doctor said. The noise is necessary for survival — but for some people, it can be hard to tune out.

Health November 27

Thanksgiving on Ozempic: Here’s how to enjoy the meal with a smaller appetite

For people taking Ozempic, Wegovy or other GLP-1 medications, Thanksgiving may look a little different. Experts give tips on how to handle challenges and enjoy the holiday.

Medications November 22

Clonazepam, popular anxiety-reducing drug, recalled nationwide for ‘possibly life-threatening’ error

The anxiety-reducing drug, Clonazepam, has been recalled after a potentially "life-threatening" label mix-up, the FDA said in the recall.

Health November 21

'I'm a pharmacist, and I wouldn't take these 3 vitamin supplements'

A pharmacist on TikTok called out three different supplements that she claims are not effective in terms of improving health. "I think you’re going to be surprised at most of these," she says.

Health November 17

Diabetes and weight loss drugs shown to reduce alcohol-related hospitalizations, study finds

Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs have been shown to curb alcoholism, a new study suggests. Researchers explain why diabetes and weight loss drugs work better than alcohol medications.

Health November 14

Breast cancer vaccine update from Cleveland Clinic: ‘A new era’

A breast cancer vaccine could be closer to reality, according to Cleveland Clinic, as its researchers have announced some encouraging results. Researchers and doctors weigh in.

Health November 14

What to know about actor Dave Coulier’s blood cancer: ‘Very aggressive’

Dave Coulier, 65, announced on Tuesday that he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma. An oncologist explains the symptoms, treatment and prognosis of the aggressive blood cancer.