The larvae, which infests bodies freshwater bodies of water like lakes, rivers and ponds has a trick for burrowing into the ...

Long-term and unabated use of painkillers—especially over-the-counter ones—can harm your kidneys by reducing blood flow and ...

Taking pills too often has its price. Excessive consumption puts internal organs in danger, causes dependence, and lessens ...

Scientists have discovered a parasite that can sneak into your skin without you feeling a thing. The worm, Schistosoma ...

Shaquille O'Neal opens up about his painkiller use, questioning if he was addicted while sharing insights into his health ...

Anti-inflammatory painkillers A bruise, sprain, or broken bone from an injury all lead to tissue inflammation, an immune response that can lead to swelling and redness as the body tries to heal.

Shaquille O'Neal is opening up about his use of painkillers. During a Monday, August 11 episode of the "Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard" podcast, the former NBA giant voiced uncertainty about his ...

In June the FDA is expected to issue a decision about another oxycodone product -- Acurox, Pfizer's attempt (through the acquisition of King Pharmaceuticals) at entry into the abuse-proof market ...

Patients got fewer narcotic painkillers and overdoses declined after two problem drugs were removed from the market in 2010, a large study of insurance claims reported Monday.