Aspirin has an impressive list of potential health benefits, but new evidence suggests that many patients are told to discontinue this low-cost, effective therapy without good cause.

If your medicine cabinet seems rather full lately, you may not be the only one.

Do siblings of food-allergic children have a higher allergy risk themselves? Not necessarily.

After an adverse reaction, many patients never take penicillin again — even though they've never been formally tested by an allergist. But these patients may want to take another look.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common and highly contagious virus that can be especially dangerous for babies. But the virus may have finally met its match.

Several generic versions of brand-name medications received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval last month.

An epinephrine injection during a serious allergic reaction can be a lifesaver. But one brand of epinephrine injectors has been recalled because they might not deliver a lifesaving dose.

Starting diabetes treatment early can greatly reduce the risk of serious complications. But many patients may not realize they're at risk.

The FDA recently identified several dietary supplements that contained hidden drug ingredients that could pose health risks.