The type of cough you experience will influence the right treatment for you. For example, if your cough is caused by an infection, your doctor might prescribe an antibiotic. But, according to health ...

For common ailments like allergies, pain, and insomnia, trying an over-the-counter drug first can often be less expensive than prescription medication, and save you time and money by cutting down ...

A device used by diabetics is now over-the-counter, making it easier for people to get. The device could be so helpful, so ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs are available both over the counter and by prescription. Almost everyone with arthritis has taken or is taking one of these drugs. Prescription doses ...

But for certain common ailments, our Consumer ­Reports Best Buy Drugs analysis shows that over-the-counter drugs may be the way to go. Some work at least as well as a prescription medication and ...

The number of children suffering from seizures after swallowing medications and illegal substances in the U.S. has doubled between 2009 and 2023, new research reveals. Over-the-counter ...

"The average person over 65 now uses seven different medications per day, four prescribed and three over-the-counter," says Andrew Duxbury, MD, associate professor of geriatrics at the University ...

A stye is a painful lump that develops on the upper or lower eyelid. Although both blepharitis and styes affect the eyelids, the two conditions have different symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

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 ...

A medication taken by millions of people every day is the subject of an urgent warning from a British GP. Dr Ahmed, a GP based in the UK, took to TikTok, where he is known as Dr A, to issue the ...

Parents are being reminded to store medications safely amid a surge in children suffering from seizures caused by over-the-counter pills. US researchers said the number suffering the medical ...

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 ...