If you or someone you love takes medication to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), chances are you've heard of losartan. It's one of the most commonly prescribed blood pressure medications in ...

Millions of Americans take dietary supplements hoping to support their heart health, often turning to products marketed as natural alternatives to prescription medications. While many supplements are ...

Protein powders may seem like a convenient way to get extra nutrients, but they also have some potential risks to be aware of.

The FDA said it is giving Novo Nordisk two weeks to notify it of the actions it will take to prevent future violations. In a ...

Wegovy is a Food and Drug Administration-approved weight loss medication for people with obesity or those who are overweight with weight-related health conditions. In recent years, interest in ...

Make sure the clinician knows what other medications you’re taking, and set up a real follow-up plan to adjust these medications and your GLP-1 dose, she added. Also, seek ongoing guidance on diet and ...

It’s worth the weight — loss, that is. Despite their blockbuster popularity, GLP-1 medications come with a handful of side effects, mainly along the lines of gastrointestinal issues like nausea and ...

A massive review of 23 randomized trials found that statins do not cause the vast majority of side effects listed on their labels. Memory problems, depression, sleep issues, weight gain, and many ...

Patients worried about potential side effects of statins can rest easy, according to a new large-scale study: The vast majority of adverse effects listed on statin medications simply never occur. The ...

The long list of side effects marked on the packaging of statins can be a turn-off for those who might benefit from the cholesterol-lowering drugs. But a new study found only a few of those side ...

New research suggests that it’s rare to experience most of the listed side effects for this common type of cholesterol-lowering medication. Misconceptions that statins come with a high risk of side ...

Benefits of statins greatly outweigh risks, study leader says Wrongly attributed side effects may discourage use by patients and doctors Regulators should change statin labeling, researchers say Feb 5 ...