President Trump has vowed to impose tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. They could make common medicines less affordable.

Prosecutors say a Westfield man marketed and sold counterfeit oxycodone pills to an unsuspecting 57-year-old woman last year. She was later found dead in her bed at home.

Like many physicians, my career was initially driven by my quest to become a healer, although I must admit, I really did not ...

Physician empathy has long been recommended — but not required — in the doctor-patient relationship.However, for a growing ...

Chronic pain remains a significant challenge around the world, while traditional treatments like opioids and physical therapy ...

A man suffering an apparent medical emergency while driving, possibly because of taking too many pain pills, fled the ...

Some outcomes, like reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and increased chance of nausea, were expected. But others took researchers by surprise.

Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have discovered that an FDA-approved drug, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), ...

As opioid pain medications continue being prescribed for chronic and severe pain, understanding their risks becomes ...

The FDA is expected to grant approval to a new pain medication with big potential—mainly because it's a non-opioid and is ...

Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on "hormonal" contraception.

Discover a safer alternative for managing wisdom tooth pain. A study reveals that combining over-the-counter pain relievers ...