Metformin, which is mainly used to control diabetes, could help prevent an aggressive form of blood cancer, a new study ...

In some types of birth control pills, the last week of the pack usually consists of inactive or placebo pills. These pills do not contain any hormones. There are many different types of birth ...

One state health official described Li’s patient care as “classic pill mill behavior.” Seattle Pain Centers’ patients were given opiates inappropriately, with little supervision ...

(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Many Americans wonder whether the pill used in most U.S. abortions will be restricted under the ...

Foods to avoid while taking metformin include high-sugar foods, high-sodium foods, processed foods, fatty foods, and alcohol. Instead, it's best to focus on lean proteins, foods with fiber, and ...

An autopsy ruled the manner of death as a homicide, but no identification could be made. The details of the case were entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. The Georgia ...

Merck was one of the pioneers of the cholesterol-lowering statins that launched in the 1980s and 1990s and changed medical practice. But it hasn’t been as successful with cholesterol medicines since ...

Patients, doctors and investors will soon learn a lot more about a new, more convenient treatment that could shake up the booming weight loss drug market. Analysts expect the pill to be as ...

Hers offers 13 birth control pills, but only the generic versions are available. Even though Hers does not accept insurance, we’ve found it’s still cheaper than purchasing out of pocket elsewhere.

In early March, Republican Senators Thom Tillis (NC), Ted Budd (NC), Marsha Blackburn (TN), James Lankford (OK), and Steve Daines (MT) introduced a bill to eliminate the pill penalty. The Ensuring ...

If you haven't subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here. Once a day, Tim Lagman takes a pill that reduces his risk of contracting HIV, a precaution he's taken since 2017. Pre-exposure ...