For those with ischemic heart disease, statins are recommended. But not all patients may benefit from statins, according to a new JAMA Internal Medicine study.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat a disorder of the parathyroid glands.

The diabetes medication liraglutide (brand name Victoza) may reduce patients' risk of cardiovascular complications, a new study found.

Children of moms who had good folate levels during pregnancy may have a lower risk for childhood obesity, a new study found.

Those with diabetes who received intensive glucose (sugar) control saw a reduced risk for diabetic eye disease, a new study found.

Which weight loss medication is the best? There may actually be a clear answer, according to a new study.

Surgery for patients with late-stage, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may increase survival, but many patients aren't having the procedure, a new study found.

Shift-workers may face an increased risk of heart problems, a new study found.

Teva Pharmaceuticals has suspended sales, marketing and distribution for now for the Zecuity (sumatriptan iontophoretic transdermal system) patch.

For people in middle age, staying fit now could reduce stroke risk later in life, a new study found.