Impact of Known Bladder Cancer Risk Linked to Actos
Bladder Cancer Risk Linked to Actos. Executives at Takeda Pharmaceuticals secretly surveyed doctors about a decade ago to determine if they would prescribe a drug that was linked to cancer, the most troubling side effect of its top-selling drug, Actos. According to a Bloomberg report, the company asked a dozen doctors back in 2003 … [Read more...] about Impact of Known Bladder Cancer Risk Linked to Actos
PPIs May Impact Magnesium Levels, Cause Fractures, U.K. Drug Regulator Warns
PPIs Side Effects May Increased Risk of Fractures. Patients in the U.K. are being warned that prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) may be associated with an increased risk of fractures, as well as a condition called hypomagnesaemia. The U.K.’s Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA), has issued guidance to doctors … [Read more...] about PPIs May Impact Magnesium Levels, Cause Fractures, U.K. Drug Regulator Warns
EPA Fracking Study to Examine Water Usage
EPA Set Fracking Study To Measure Gas Drilling Impact. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is broadening the scope of a study meant to measure the impacts of the gas drilling process called hydraulic fracturing. In addition to investigating the impacts of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, on water quality, the EPA will also … [Read more...] about EPA Fracking Study to Examine Water Usage
Study Finds Flame Retardant Chemicals May Impact Ability to Conceive
Flame Retardant Chemicals. Chemicals used on foam furniture, electronics, fabrics, carpets, plastics and other common household products to make them flame retardant may adversely affect female fertility. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley found that women with higher blood levels of PBDEs (polybrominated … [Read more...] about Study Finds Flame Retardant Chemicals May Impact Ability to Conceive
Impact of Diet Sodas on Kidney Function Examined
Risk of Kidney Function Decline Linked To Diet Sodas. Diet sodas have been linked to a reduction in kidney functioning, according to an emerging study cited by WebMD. While diet sodas may help in keeping caloric intake down, the beverages might be doubling the risk of kidney function decline, said WebMD. The research … [Read more...] about Impact of Diet Sodas on Kidney Function Examined
Reflections of Magic Mirrors Recalled Due to Impact, Laceration Hazards
Reflections of Magic Mirrors Pose Laceration Hazard. Lyne Yi International has recalled about 600 “Reflections of Magic” Hanging Mirrors imported by the Bradford Exchange Ltd., of Niles, Illinois. The recall has been issued because the metal plate used for hanging the mirror can become detached and cause the mirror to fall, posing an … [Read more...] about Reflections of Magic Mirrors Recalled Due to Impact, Laceration Hazards
City, state veterans leaders seek munitions study
Munitions Study About Impact Of Depleted Uranium On Veterans. During a campaign stop in Bristol, U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman said he may try to amend a defense spending bill next week to add money for a study about the impact of depleted uranium munitions on the health of veterans. "We need an independent study," the Connecticut … [Read more...] about City, state veterans leaders seek munitions study
