Beta blockers are quickly becoming the hot new drug to combat anxiety. The medication, also known as propranolol, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1967 for the treatment of ...

A reality TV star's claim that a beta blocker dulled their emotions and made them appear calm on camera has sparked a wave of social media commentary. These medicines, first developed to manage high ...

For decades, surviving a heart attack has come with a lifelong prescription: Stay on medications called beta-blockers to help protect your heart. But doctors are taking a closer look at whether ...

New clinical trials show beta-blockers offer no benefit and may raise risks for older heart attack survivors with normal ...

The best anxiety medication for atrial fibrillation (AFib) depends on the individual and their situation, but some options include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and beta-blockers.

Millions of people who take commonly-prescribed medications in the UK have been issued "essential advice" by the UK ...

Rendering a drug effective or ineffective in a flash at the appropriate location—this is the focus of research in photopharmacology. The goal is to develop drugs that can be switched on and off with ...

The Met Office has issued a rare amber warning for extreme heat lasting from 1am on Monday June 22 until 23:59pm on Thursday June 25. It is the most extreme heat warning that the Met has issued in the ...