Statin drugs are often prescribed to safely lower the risk of heart attacks, stroke and hardening of the arteries. What exactly are these drugs and how do they work?

What is the impact of losartan therapy (focusing on the drug's blood pressure-lowering effect only) on 10-year stroke risk, as calculated from the Framingham Stroke Risk Score, in these patients?

President Trump signed an executive order aiming to cut prescription drug costs by bringing the price the U.S. pays in line with comparable developed nations.

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Last week, Tara Eacobacci had an appointment with her doctor that was devoted exclusively to the topic of health insurance. A major change to her prescription ...

An experimental weight loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co. helped patients lose weight with few side effects, according to the summary of a small study that suggests the company has another foothold in ...

Sarepta Therapeutics shares sank to their lowest level in nine years Monday after a second patient taking its Elevidys drug died.