Commonly prescribed heart medications, including statins and diuretics, do not negatively affect the survival of ...

Many Americans reach for medicine far more often than they may realize, according to a new national survey that highlights just how common weekly medication use has become. A study published in JAMA ...

High cholesterol is one of the most common and manageable risk factors for heart disease. Millions of adults are prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ...

NEW ORLEANS — Could frequent use of some cold and allergy medications, and many other common drugs, like those for anxiety, increase your risk of dementia? We explore that question and why, as you age ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation who are prescribed diltiazem to control heart rate alongside anticoagulants (blood thinners ...

Dementia, a progressive disorder that impacts memory and independence, affects millions globally. While many are aware of lifestyle factors like smoking and alcohol consumption that can increase the ...