As if severe hot flashes alone weren’t enough of a problem for menopausal women, a new study finds these symptoms may also be tied to a greater risk for sleep apnea and related heart issues. The study...

After nearly a decade of decline, the preterm birth rate in the United States has risen for the second year in a row, the March of Dimes reports. And racial and ethnic disparities are driving the increase,...

Is that sleeping pill you took last night making it tougher for you to drive in the daytime? What about a heart medication? Or a new antidepressant? New research shows that many people taking prescription drugs aren’t...

Women who give birth in their teens may face hardships, and new research suggests that stress might take a toll on the heart. The study found that in a group of women over 65, those who gave...

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More than half of Americans regularly take about four prescription medications, increasing the likelihood that mistakes could occur, according to Consumer Reports. People taking multiple prescription medications should visit their doctor for a “medication checkup.” By showing...

Popping certain heartburn drugs like they’re candy might up your odds for stomach cancer, new research suggests. The risk was proportionate to how long and how often these drugs, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), were taken. That...

The Cancer Moonshot Initiative now has a detailed road map designed to cram a decade’s worth of medical advancement into half that time. A new report, authored by more than 50 leading U.S. cancer doctors, highlights 13...