Imagine taking a prescription drug for months — only to learn it increases your risk of stroke or heart failure. When a new drug receives regulatory approval, doctors and patients assume it is safe.

Generic drugs account for more than 90 percent of prescriptions filled in the United States. Recent studies have found concering variability in quality and safety America’s generic drug supply, most ...

The evaluation of drug safety in clinical trials is a critical element of the drug development process, ensuring that therapeutic benefits outweigh potential harms. Clinical trials, particularly in ...

For older adults, both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications play a vital role in treating health conditions. They help ease symptoms and support overall well-being. To ensure the ...

Three new Cochrane reviews find evidence that GLP-1 drugs result in clinically meaningful weight loss, but industry-funded studies raise questions. The reviews were commissioned by the World Health ...