The over‐the‐counter supplement lipoic acid may have a small beneficial effect in slowing the loss of gray matter in the ...

Millions of Americans take over-the-counter pain meds, but many don't understand how they work or the risks involved in taking them. We look at best practices for taking non-prescription pain drugs.

Cough drops are available over the counter, but they can be packed with sugar and contain ingredients with potentially ...

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Dr. Portenoy answers the question: 'Over-The-Counter Pain Killers, Caffeine?' — -- Question: Why Do Some Over-The-Counter Pain Killers Contain Caffeine, And Is That A Good Thing? Answer: Another ...

Hearing aids can be expensive, but if you only have light or moderate hearing loss, an over-the-counter (OTC) option might be available to you.

About two years after the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, a new study suggests that many people who may not have had access ...

A common over-the-counter medication could significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer coming back. In a Swedish study, a low dose of aspirin was shown to slash recurrence in half for patients ...

Chances are good that there's somebody in your life who should be using a hearing aid. About 30 million adults in America need hearing aids, but only about 20% use them. Hearing loss is not just an ...

President Trump’s recent executive order on pharmaceuticals includes a section on facilitating switches of prescription-only drugs to over-the-counter status. Attempts to address the issue of ...

While ivermectin can legally be sold as an over-the-counter drug beginning on Aug. 5, whether it will actually be available any time soon is a different matter. Early next month, a new state law will ...

Boise, Idaho, pharmacist Matt Murray has no choice but to disappoint the handful of people who call him every day asking for a drug used to treat parasitic worms. He could give them the medication, ...