Medication

Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation’s 4th biggest killer

Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation’s 4th biggest killer

Craig Fedirighi

The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just ...

Nobel Prize in medicine honors 2 scientists for their discovery of microRNA

Nobel Prize in medicine honors 2 scientists for their discovery of microRNA

Craig Fedirighi

STOCKHOLM — Two scientists won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine on Monday for their discovery of microRNA, tiny ...

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is expected to plead guilty

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is expected to plead guilty

Heather Blacksmith

LOS ANGELES — One of two doctors charged in the investigation of the death of Matthew Perry is expected to ...

It’s time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots

It’s time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots

Craig Fedirighi

WASHINGTON — Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 ...

Nearly 2,000 drug plants are overdue for FDA checks after COVID delays, AP finds

Nearly 2,000 drug plants are overdue for FDA checks after COVID delays, AP finds

Craig Fedirighi

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators responsible for the safety of the U.S. drug supply are still struggling to get back to ...

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death to appear in court after plea deal

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death to appear in court after plea deal

Heather Blacksmith

LOS ANGELES — One of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is set to appear Friday in ...

What is ketamine, the drug involved in Matthew Perry’s death?

What is ketamine, the drug involved in Matthew Perry’s death?

Heather Blacksmith

The investigation into the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry has led to a sweeping indictment that pulled in five ...

Federal judge blocks some rules on abortion pills in North Carolina

Federal judge blocks some rules on abortion pills in North Carolina

Craig Fedirighi

RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge has permanently blocked some efforts in North Carolina to restrict how abortion pills can ...