Recent articles have prompted questions about the quality of the nation's drug supply. Michael Kopcha, PhD, a registered pharmacist and the director of the Office of Pharmaceutical Quality at the FDA, ...

GLP-1 medications, including Zepbound and Wegovy, help regulate appetite, support weight loss and improve blood sugar. At the same time, many people experience side effects, especially when they ...

Dr. Arefa Cassoobhoy: 4 new weight loss drugs were approved recently, and more are sure to come. So, the question is, should you try one? The truth is weight loss drugs CAN help. You may want to try ...

Crohn’s disease is a condition that causes inflammation and irritation in your digestive tract. It is a kind of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Common symptoms include diarrhea, pain in your ...

Semaglutide is helping patients achieve weight loss previously achievable only with bariatric surgery. But at what cost?

Sept. 4, 2025 -- Medications are designed to work best when stored at the right temperature, but heat can affect their potency and even increase health risks. How exactly can heat compromise the ...

Often the worst symptoms of nasal polyps happen when they grow large or you have multiple nasal polyps. Infection is more common when this happens. Certain medications work specifically to shrink ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications can be life-changing, but side effects or dosing issues can make them feel like they’re not helping ...

Cyclobenzaprine is a generic prescription oral tablet used to treat muscle spasms. It does not come in any brand-name versions. Cyclobenzaprine can cause mild to serious side effects, including ...

Having high blood cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) is a risk factor for heart diseases like heart attacks and strokes because it can lead to plaque buildup, which can restrict blood flow. For ...