(CNN) — From allergies to insomnia, there’s a pill for just about every problem. The problem is, those pills often come with a lengthy list of potential side effects. And in the quest to cure what ...

Immunotherapy has transformed cancer care by helping the immune system recognize and destroy tumors. But new research from ...

Imagine popping an over-the-counter pill to remedy a headache. Or taking the same to treat inflammation or arthritis. And all the while, the same common pill is working to cut the risk of colon cancer ...

Immunotherapy is offering new hope for cancers that once had grim prognoses by harnessing the body's own immune system to ...

A commonly-used over-the-counter medication that can provide allergy and cold relief or serve as sleep aids may increase a person’s risk of dementia. Antihistamines work to block the chemical ...

More than 4 out of 10 senior citizens take five or more prescription medications — a phenomenon known as polypharmacy, research shows. This practice increases the risk of addiction and medication ...

Common OTC painkillers like ibuprofen may increase heart attack and stroke risk. Learn which medications pose the greatest cardiovascular danger.

There are some over-the-counter (OTC) medications that may be part of your daily routine, like taking melatonin every night before you go to bed or a multivitamin in the morning. Then there are the ...

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 ...