Opioids are a class of medication that doctors may prescribe to treat severe or persistent pain. However, opioids that people may use illegally, such as heroin, also exist. However, people do not ...

Performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) are medications used to improve physical performance. Many PEDs are illegal to buy when not used to treat an approved medical condition. There’s no precise ...

Do not take benzonatate with drugs that cause sleepiness, medications used for mental health conditions, anesthetics, or alcohol. Before you start taking benzonatate, share your health history with ...

The use of drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound in people with type 1 diabetes has risen sharply over the past decade, a new study finds, even though there’s little information on the drugs’ safety ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...

Gone are the days of battling obesity with a limited toolbox. With more weight loss supplements and drugs on the market than ever before, deciding which medication is right for you isn’t as simple as ...

Regulators sent about 100 warning letters this week to drug advertisers, including to Hims & Hers, a major online provider of ...