Prescription medication "take-back" programs are increasingly promoted as a way to safely dispose of unused drugs, but they are no better for the environment than simply throwing old drugs in the trash, a new study suggests.

One in 30 baby boomers may be infected with the hepatitis C virus, but few know it until it's too late for their livers.

New research confirms that athletes have a higher tolerance for pain than couch potatoes or even weekend warriors, and the finding could help investigators discover better ways to manage pain.

The FDA has approved several generic versions of the popular blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel).

An extract from the Chinese herb kudzu may help drinkers cut down on drinking, according to a new, pilot study.