Drugs & Treatments

Depression may not be a single disorder with a one-size-fits all treatment protocol.

A Cochrane review found that anti-amyloid drugs offer minimal cognitive benefit while raising risks of brain swelling and bleeding.

Researchers say the findings mark one of the most promising advances in pancreatic cancer treatment in decades.

Up to 80 percent of women going through menopause experience unpleasant symptoms.

Millions of Americans skip or stretch medications because of cost. There are cheaper options, but only if the patient knows where to look.

The findings raise new questions about whether combining medication and exercise always maximizes health benefits.

The tenth leading cause of cancer death that can mimic a urinary tract infection or postmenopausal bleeding in women.

The best weight-loss plans focus on balanced nutrition and long-term sustainability, for sustained healthy metabolic function.

Scientists followed a group of indigenous people living in remote villages who maintain a traditional lifestyle.

A phase 3 clinical trial offers a choice to millions of Americans who cannot tolerate standard breathing-machine therapy.

There is ongoing debate about who should undergo a colonoscopy and when.

Histamine intolerance occurs when the body struggles to break down histamine from food or its own natural production.

Experts on the 'Health 1+1' program shared insights into treatment options for aggressive small-cell lung cancer.

Many prescriptions are meant for short-term use–not a lifetime. Without guidance, patients often remain on them unnecessarily for years.

The prostate naturally enlarges with age but when that growth goes too far, it starts to disrupt how you urinate.

A major study found that stable heart attack survivors who stopped taking beta-blockers fared no worse than those who continued.

The relationship between cholesterol and heart disease is more complex than commonly believed.

Designed to prevent heart disease earlier, new guidelines ask for more testing and nuanced decisions–often in visits too short to fully weigh the trade-offs.

Experts say benefits likely outweigh risks, but patients should take protective steps.

New guidelines emphasize personalized care, but some doctors worry about the risk. 

Most headaches are harmless, but some signal stroke, vision loss, or brain bleeding. Find out how to identify the red flags and habits that may lower your risk.

Emerging research is validating centuries of traditional wisdom.

Doctors are seeing a surge of millennial men with low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and early prostate concerns.

Hypothyroidism often goes under the radar as its symptoms are vague, easy to dismiss and frequently associated with stress aging or something else.

UCLA researchers found live bacteria inside kidney stones, challenging long-held beliefs.

Despite its reputation as one of the leading causes of skin disease–related deaths, melanoma is highly treatable when detected early.

Simple saline spray may help kids avoid tonsil surgery.