The number of over-the-counter (OTC) medications is increasing as more prescription medications are being switched to OTC status. Many older adults rely on self-management of medications to treat ...

The FDA reveals that phenylephrine, a popular decongestant, is no better than a placebo. Discover what this means for your cold remedy.

Older adults are the most common users of over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The use of OTC medications may mask underlying symptoms of a more serious disease process. Physicians must review ...

If you're looking for an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine, we recommend Frontline Plus for dogs, a topical flea and tick treatment that you apply once a month. It's important to ask your ...

Tired of weight-loss efforts ending in disappointment? Good news: Duke University’s Eric Westman, MD, has a twist on the keto ...

This policy guidance provides recommendations for items that are available over ... counter (OTC) and should not be routinely prescribed in primary care because: there is limited evidence of clinical ...

Flu A and Flu B are distinct viruses, each with its own challenges. Understanding the difference helps you protect your health against the flu battle.

Patients with debilitating gout are being failed by the NHS because of outdated practices which mean they are prescribed only a third of the medication ... of the condition over the past 20 ...

Experts recommend that men have a complete medical history and physical examination to determine the cause of ED. Men should tell their doctor about all the medications they are taking, including over ...

gout concern during gout flare, medication side effects, unmet gout treatment need and well-being during flare, each with a 0–100 score (higher score indicating more concern/need). Patients were asked ...

Metformin users were identified and followed from the first metformin prescription date. Non-users of antidiabetic medications were matched to metformin users based on propensity score and the start ...

Although chicken is a lean meat with high nutritional value, if you have gout (also called gouty arthritis), you need to be careful about: The cuts you choose How much you eat How you prepare it Gout ...