Drugs and Medications Medical Reference

A cold plunge involves immersing in cold water (50 F or below) to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, and enhance recovery, often used in sports or wellness routines.

It’s normal for your skin to lose some tone after major weight loss. Learn why, and what you can do about it.

Ghrelin, or “the hunger hormone,” is a hormone that stimulates appetite. Learn what it does in your body and what could lead to high levels.

Vyepti is an IV infusion. Here’s how it prevents migraines.

Get your questions answered about what bariatric surgeons do, when to see one, and how to find one you trust to do your weight loss surgery.

Ozempic and other GLP-1s may help you have a baby. You probably shouldn’t take them while pregnant or breastfeeding. Here’s why.

Orserdu is a targeted hormone therapy. Here’s how it treats breast cancer

Bimzelx is an injectable medicine. Here’s how it treats moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Cycle syncing is the practice of adjusting your diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits to support your health and well-being during each phase of your menstrual cycle.

Fasenra is an injectable medicine. Here’s how it treats severe eosinophilic asthma.

Skyrizi is an injectable monoclonal antibody. Here’s how it treats Crohn’s disease.

Opdivo is a type of immunotherapy. Here’s how it treats lung cancer.

Lynparza is a targeted therapy. Here's how it treats ovarian cancer.

Lokelma is a phosphate binder medicine. Here’s how it treats high potassium levels (hyperkalemia).

Skyrizi is an injectable monoclonal antibody. Here’s how it treats psoriatic arthritis.

Zynlonta is a targeted therapy. Here’s how it treats B-cell lymphoma.

Emgality is a monthly subcutaneous injection. Here’s how it prevents migraine and treats cluster headaches.

Kevzara is an injectable medicine. Here’s how it treats rheumatoid arthritis.

Enbrel is a TNF blocker. Here’s how it treats rheumatoid arthritis.

Tzield is a biologic. Here’s how it treats type 1 diabetes.

Skyrizi is an injectable monoclonal antibody. Here’s how it treats plaque psoriasis.

Wakix is a once-daily oral tablet. Here’s how it treats excessive daytime sleepiness.

Know the signs and symptoms of eastern equine encephalitis, a rare but serious mosquito-borne virus that affects horses and humans.

Vyndamax is a transthyretin stabilizer. Here’s how it treats transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.

Orladeyo is an oral medicine. Here’s how it treats hereditary angioedema.

Vumerity is an oral medicine. Here’s how it treats multiple sclerosis.

Learn about HAE, its causes, treatments, and finding support.

Scemblix is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

Verzenio is a kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats metastatic breast cancer.

Xofigo is a radioactive injection. Here’s how it treats prostate cancer.

Orgovyx is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist. Here’s how it treats prostate cancer.

Ozempic is an injectable form of semaglutide. Here’s how it treats type 2 diabetes.

Zoryve is a topical cream. Here’s how it treats plaque psoriasis.

Oropouche virus, or sloth fever, is spread through midge and mosquito bites. Are you at risk?

Ibrance is an oral kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats breast cancer.

Verzenio is a kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats early breast cancer.

Cequa is an eye drop. Here’s how it treats dry eye.

Velsipity is an oral tablet. Here’s how it treats ulcerative colitis.

Ingrezza is a VMAT2 inhibitor. Here’s how it treats movement disorders.

Lupkynis is an immunosuppressant medicine. Here’s how it treats lupus nephritis.

Reblozyl is an injectable medicine. Here’s how it treats anemia.

Spravato is a nasal spray containing esketamine. Here’s how it treats depression.

Jardiance is a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. Here’s how it treats heart failure.

Xyosted is an injectable form of testosterone. Here’s how it treats low testosterone levels.

Ojjaara is an oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. Here’s how it treats myelofibrosis with anemia.

Xolair is an injectable medicine. Here’s how it reduces food allergies.

Veozah is a nonhormonal medicine. Here’s how it treats menopause symptoms.

Lybalvi is an oral tablet that contains two medicines. Here’s how it treats schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder.

Eylea is a medicine that is injected into the eye. Here’s how it works for diabetic macular edema.