People often focus on the bad side effects of vaccines, but they can have some great side effects too, says columnist Michael Le Page. They don’t just protect us from contagious diseases but can also ...

Ice hockey fans and players have said they hope the success of hit TV show Heated Rivalry will lead to more LGBTQ+ ...

Most statin side effects listed on drug packaging are not supported by strong evidence, a new review suggests. Of 66 potential side effects, researchers identified only 4 linked to statins.

Chemotherapy remains one of the most powerful tools in the fight against cancer, yet it often comes with significant ...

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 ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Far fewer people who could benefit from statins ...

Oprah Winfrey says she had one big main side effect from taking a GLP-1 weight-loss drug. The most common problems for patients taking blockbuster anti-obesity medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

The popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has seen a seismic shift in just over a year. Not long ago, they were primarily used for diabetes. But now, that’s changing. In some markets, such as the US, ...

Oprah Winfrey says her use of GLP-1s has helped her lose more than weight – she's also lost her desire for alcohol. Winfrey tells People that her days of being able to "outdrink everyone at the table" ...

Lindsay Cook, PharmD, is a consultant pharmacist working with long-term care facilities. High doses of magnesium glycinate may cause diarrhea, gas, or stomach pain. Very high or long-term use can lead ...