Pain medicines work in different ways to help relieve pain. Doctors and pharmacists can recommend different types of medication depending on the source of pain and other factors. Share on Pinterest ...

Biologic medications are drugs that target specific parts of your immune system to treat disease. If you have a condition like psoriatic arthritis, biologics can make a big difference. They can ease ...

Plants have been used as the source of drugs for long ages, and as of today, approximately 70,000 species have been screened for their potential utility as medicines. In recent decades, several ...

Antiemetics are a type of medication that can help you feel better when you're nauseated (you feel like throwing up). There are both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription antiemetics. If you have ...

Researchers at Northwestern University and Washington University School of Medicine have developed the first example of a bioresorbable electronic medicine: an implantable, biodegradable wireless ...

More than 1,000 different drugs can cause liver damage. This occurs in a process called drug-induced liver injury (DILI). This can include certain antibiotics, NSAIDs, and herbal supplements. The ...

The topic of high prescription drug prices is now the dominant policy issue on Capitol Hill. The new Congress has held a half-dozen hearings on the topic. But one issue that is at the heart of high ...