The toxic bite of a Gila monster can kill a human, but a specific ingredient in the cocktail of the lizard's venom is the reason we have glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy.

If you take numerous prescriptions for your condition, your care may fall under polypharmacy. Some have negative experiences during this process, so how can polypharmacy be prevented in older adults?

Practising Optometrist, Dr Lynda Lucky, is fight­ing the battle of her life as she confronts colon cancer. The ebullient eye doctor frantically needs Seventeen mil­lion Naira (N17m) to fund cancer ...

If your cold symptoms won't quit, you may have something else. Doctors explain what it could mean if you've got a lingering ...

Chia seeds nutrition is impressive, offering antioxidants, fiber, protein and other beneficial nutrients. Learn more about their health benefits and drawbacks.

During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Muhammad Umair Mushtaq, MD, discussed managing long-term toxicity concerns related to ...

Dozens of different medications can help treat high blood pressure (hypertension). These medications are called antihypertensives and are divided into many different categories, each of which ...

Several health conditions can cause dizziness, ringing in your ears, and pain or pressure in your head, some of which may be serious. If you experience symptoms that are severe or persistent, it ...

Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, occurs when blood flows through your blood vessels at pressures that are lower than normal. Low blood pressure is primarily a concern if it produces ...