Do Pesticides Build Up In The Body?
It’s no secret that pesticides can adversely affect human health and the environment. And as talks of pesticides being found in our food, water, and in the air become...
90% of Alzheimer’s Patients Would Have Been Excluded from Aducanumab Trials
In a controversial decision in June 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new Alzheimer’s medication in nearly two decades. Now, researchers are saying that the...
Elmiron Alternatives: Medications and Therapies
Studies linking Elmiron to several visual side effects had its users looking for other options. Elmiron is a medication prescribed for the treatment of bladder pain and discomfort caused...
FDA: Pieces of this Recalled Device May Stay Inside a Patient’s Brain
Medtronic is recalling several models of its Pipeline Flex embolization device and Pipeline Flex embolization device with Shield Technology. In light of the recall, the FDA issued a notice...
Invokana and Amputation Risks: All You Need to Know
When Invokana was approved in 2013, it was seen as a breakthrough treatment for type 2 diabetes patients. After it hit the market, however, it caused unexpected side effects...
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Taking Nexium?
Heartburn is a very common ailment. In fact, it is estimated that in the United States alone, more than 60 million people regularly suffer heartburn attacks. With that said,...
Recall Alert: Smiths Medical Recalls Fluid Warmers due to Risk of Aluminum Exposure
Smiths Medical just recalled decades worth of NormoFlo irrigation fluid warmers and warming sets. The recall was issued due to the possibility of harmful levels of aluminum leaching into...
Risperdal Gynecomastia: Cases of Male Breast Growth
Young males who took the antipsychotic drug Risperdal developed enlarged breasts as a side effect. This condition is called gynecomastia. Several victims have already filed a Risperdal lawsuit against...
Can Pesticides Cause Thyroid Problems?
Today, an estimated 20 million people in the United States have some type of thyroid disorder. Women are five to eight times more likely to suffer from thyroid disease...
Invokana Alternatives: Treatment Options for Patients
Imagine having type 2 diabetes and spending over $550 a month on your prescribed medication. Actually, scratch that — you don’t have to imagine it at all, as this...