prescription drugs
Psychedelic 'wonder drug' of the '60s can improve Parkinson's symptoms for weeks: study
A groundbreaking new study has found that a popular drug can help relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It's a fun one, too!
Merck to invest $1B in new US plant to make drugs — including blockbuster cancer treatment
The new facility will produce biologic drugs and Keytruda, becoming Merck's first in-house US site to make the blockbuster cancer treatment, the company said.
Ozempic, Wegovy took my vision, says grandma of 11 and NJ man — as more users report 'devastating' side effect
A grandma of 11 and a New Jersey man have joined the growing chorus of users of the wildly popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy who say they didn’t just...
My genitals changed while taking a common hair loss drug — it messed with my erections and sex drive, too
"I didn't know what I was getting into," Chirag said.
Beware this popular spice that could interfere with prescription medications: ‘Can be hazardous’
A new study suggests a beloved spice could be messing with your medication — and how to choose the right one.
This shocking age group abuses stimulants, binge-drink more than anyone else, studies find
Young women are abusing stimulants and binge drinking more than their male counterparts and any other age group, eye-popping new studies have found.
The incurable 'suicide disease' that causes debilitating pain — and can be triggered by smiling
Sufferers say the pain caused by the nerve disorder is so debilitating that they can't smile, laugh or even make eye contact with another person.
China's lapping us in biotech — but here's how we can fight back
While we drown breakthrough-science in red tape, China has a laser-like focus on speeding up scientific progress and adopting new innovations.
I'm a cardiologist — this overprescribed drug taken by millions of people is toxic for your heart
Dr. Evan Levine tackles a drug that is often prescribed to help children perform better — a phenomenon he calls "borderline child abuse." "The FDA didn't do their job," he...
Dementia risk decreased 45% with weight loss drugs like Ozempic — researchers reveal 'important next step'
"It's possible that they may play a role as a preventative measure in the future," said Dr. Catriona Reddin told The Post.
Deadly cholesterol that doesn't show up on routine tests is slashed by 94% with single dose of new drug
“This is a major source of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. We have never been able to treat lipoprotein(a) until now.”
These pills can significantly cut heart attack, stroke risk: study
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing around 700,000 Americans each year.
You may soon be able to grow your own Ozempic at home
Thanks to an enterprising group of Canadian college students, you may soon be able to grow your own GLP-1 drugs.
Fecal transplants cured football coach's stage 3 bowel cancer when chemo couldn't
“I knew I was kind of a guinea pig, but the only other option was staying at home, and I wasn’t going to make it,” Tim Story said.
Trump fights Biden's drug-price battle — but patients will pay
President Trump's Justice Department will defend Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and its dangerous price controls on prescription drugs in federal court.
My hair came out in clumps on a weight loss drug like Ozempic — 2 steps slowed the shedding
Desiree Rodriguez lost 35 pounds on a drug like Ozempic — but the tradeoff was losing "clumps" of her hair. She spoke to The Post about how she managed to...
Army vet, 26, says his genitals shrank, changed shape after taking popular hair loss drug
Former US Army Sgt. Mark Millich's sex drive plummeted — and his genitals shrank and changed shape after taking popular hair-loss drug finasteride.
Ozempic users say their exes are attempting to reconnect with them after weight loss: 'Second chance at love'
It's an unexpected side effect.
Drugs taken by millions in US can cause 'deviant' sexual behavior including pedophilia — but patients aren't warned by doctors
Patients taking dopamine agonists say they drugs have triggered uncontrollable impulses, including flashing, sex addiction and even pedophilia, yet they were never warned about these risks.
The 4 expired medications you should never take — and what happens if you do
Check your labels, folks. A pharmacist tells The Post that taking these four expired medications can do serious damage to your health.