The most commonly taken analgesic worldwide – and one of the most consumed drugs in the US – could be doing a lot more than ...

Proton pump inhibitors are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, but concerns about a possible link to stomach cancer have lingered for decades. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a ...

Ibuprofen is a household name – the go-to remedy for everything from headaches to period pain. But recent research suggests ...

Our gut is full of tiny creatures that help us digest our food, protect us from harmful intruders, and act as the telephone line between our digestive system and brain. From bacteria and fungi to ...

Feb. 25 (UPI) --A new, wide-ranging review of existing scientific data released Tuesday is pointing to the possibility that dozens of commonly prescribed drugs could adversely affect brain development ...

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work ...

Some medications, including certain antibiotics and NSAIDs, can harm the kidneys if used for too long or in high doses. ACE inhibitors and ARBs are generally safe but can increase the risk of kidney ...

Many common and over-the-counter drugs are banned from Olympics. — -- A hack of the World Anti-Doping Agency has drawn attention to commonly prescribed medications that are prohibited for use ...