Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here's how parents can teach their kids to be safe around medicine. (Getty Images) (Karl Tapales via Getty Images) “How do I get ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. Imagine this common scenario: You are 50 years old, diagnosed ...

Weight loss medications may help adults who are ages 65 years or older improve their health and manage obesity-related conditions. The benefits and risks depend on the drug, your overall health, and ...

Whether you're settling into your 60s or heading into your 90s, be careful when taking medicines, herbal preparations and supplements. Why the special concern? The older we get, the more likely we are ...

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), an ECRI company, released an updated version of its Guidelines for Safe Electronic Communication of Medication Information aimed at addressing the ...

New credential formally recognizes pharmacy technicians as essential leaders in medication error prevention and patient ...

High temperatures can degrade prescription medications, especially those delivered by mail. Most drugs should be stored between 68 and 77 degrees, and heat can reduce their effectiveness or inactivate ...