A common over-the-counter medication could significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer coming back. In a Swedish study, a low dose of aspirin was shown to slash recurrence in half for patients ...

Certain common OTC painkillers have been linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart attacks.

More than 4 out of 10 senior citizens take five or more prescription medications — a phenomenon known as polypharmacy, research shows. This practice increases the risk of addiction and medication ...

There are some over-the-counter (OTC) medications that may be part of your daily routine, like taking melatonin every night before you go to bed or a multivitamin in the morning. Then there are the ...

Dr. Anna Wolfson says she sees dangerous misuse of the allergy medication diphenhydramine in her clinic every day. “If someone has an allergic reaction to a food, people will say, ‘Don’t worry, I have ...

Imagine popping an over-the-counter pill to remedy a headache. Or taking the same to treat inflammation or arthritis. And all the while, the same common pill is working to cut the risk of colon cancer ...