Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Coffee can interfere with how your body absorbs or reacts to many common medications, including antidepressants, anticoagulants, and thyroid drugs.

At least 1.6 million Britons have used weight loss jabs in the past year, but one in seven of those are using drugs not licensed for this purpose as demand skyrockets. Weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have soared in popularity, with many spending hundreds of pounds on purchasing the drugs privately in a bid to lose weight.

Medications once used to treat illness are increasingly being taken for prevention. Experts explain what’s behind the shift—and what the science actually supports.

Milk can interfere with the absorption of some vitamins, minerals, and medications, which may make the supplements or medications less effective.

When a child is sick, having them take their medication can be just as important as ensuring they eat well and get enough rest. But for many families, getting kids to actually swallow their medication can be challenging. Your child’s developmental stage ...

More than 40% of U.S. adults 65 and older now take at least five prescription drugs daily, a practice known as polypharmacy. Studies link high medicat

Iron supplements can interact with common medications. It's important to know which medications to avoid taking with iron and how to space them apart properly.

The study also found that women with a history of GLP-1 use had a 30% higher risk of developing gestational diabetes, a condition marked by high blood sugar during pregnancy.

Some people are afraid that taking a medication will change their personality, but most find that medication allows them to take charge of their lives. Medications for mental health conditions fall into the following major categories: Antipsychotics Antipsychotics developed in the mid-20th century are often referred to as first-generation or typical antipsychotics,