Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is main component of gastric acid, which is produced in the stomach to aid digestion. Its key roles ...

A pill version of semaglutide, the ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, did not slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease, drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced on Nov. 24.

In today’s health-conscious world, many people turn to supplements to meet their nutritional needs. However, understanding ...

Advances being used to treat cancer are now being applied to lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other disorders.

More than a half-million bottles of Prazosin Hydrochloride, a widely-used blood pressure medication are being recalled over concerns it contains unsafe levels of a cancer-causing chemical, with the ...

WASHINGTON -- Federal officials have approved another generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, a regulatory formality that quickly triggered pushback from anti-abortion groups and ...

AS ERICA FISHER’S nuptials approach, she’s trying to decide: Should she take a beta blocker before she walks down the aisle? Everyone seems to be talking about the drugs, she says—from her favorite ...

Eli Lilly says a new pill for obesity, similar to existing GLP-1 medications that can only be injected, is showing promise in a clinical trial. Dash cam video shows UPS plane with missing engine ...

The most commonly used and prescribed birth control pill in the U.S. was classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) at the World Health Organization (WHO) as carcinogenic. In ...

Softgel capsules — the smooth, easy-to-swallow form of many medications and supplements — are increasingly popular for delivering everything from vitamins to omega-3s. These capsules, made of a liquid ...

For some common medical conditions, timing is everything when it comes to taking medications. Now, a customizable capsule engineered at UC San Diego could simplify complicated dosing schedules thanks ...