New Study Raises Additional Concerns about Cell Phone Radiation
Cellular telephones are an essential part of life for most Americans. Whether you use yours to keep in touch with friends and family, manage your social media accounts, conduct business, or all of the above, it is rare to see anyone who does not have a cellular telephone for their personal and/or business use. Ongoing debates between … [Read more...]
New Study Reveals Hair Loss Treatments and Revised Side Effects
Hair Loss Treatments Increase Risk Of Depression. A new study has shown that Propecia and Proscar, examples of drugs that are used in the hair loss treatment of male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate, may increase the risk of depression in older men, but not increase their risk of suicide, as formerly reported. Merck & … [Read more...]
New Study Suggests Increased Risk of Birth Defects with Prozac
The Higher Risk of Birth Defects with Prozac and Paxil. A new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) adds to a body of research suggesting that the use of some antidepressants may be associated with a higher risk of birth defects. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified an increased … [Read more...]
New Study Suggests Increased Risk of Birth Defects with Prozac, Paxil
Prozac, Paxil Risk Of Birth Defects. A new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) adds to a body of research suggesting that the use of some antidepressants may be associated with a higher risk of birth defects. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified an increased risk of defects, … [Read more...]
FDA Never Publicized Dietary Supplement Risks
Dietary Supplement Risks. A new study published in the journal Drug Testing and Analysis found that weight-loss and workout supplements across the country have been spiked with an amphetamine-like chemical known as BMPEA. The New York Times reports that although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) documented the … [Read more...]
FDA Never Publicized Dietary Supplement Risks
Chemical In Dietary Supplement. A new study published in the journal Drug Testing and Analysis found that weight-loss and workout supplements across the country have been spiked with an amphetamine-like chemical known as BMPEA. The New York Times reports that although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) documented the … [Read more...]
Antibacterial Soaps May Be Harmful
FDA At Antibacterial Soaps Product Potential Risks. Experts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are taking a closer look at certain antibacterial products and say that these items do not necessarily reduce the likelihood of reducing illness or passing germs along to others. According to the agency, there should be clearly … [Read more...]
Speculation Over Durata Lead Safety Grows Following Inspection Report
More speculation over the safety of the St. Jude Durata cardiac defibrillator leads. A newly-released inspection report at St. Jude Medical along with the results of a new study funded in large part by the company's chief competition has raised more speculation over the safety of the St. Jude Durata cardiac defibrillator … [Read more...]
Faulty Bausch & Lomb Renu with MoistureLoc
Bausch & Lomb Renu with MoistureLoc Tests. Renu with MoistureLoc, the Bausch & Lomb contact lens solution that was responsible for a massive outbreak of Fusarium Keratitis in 2006, was never adequately tested to insure that it was resistant to microbial contamination. According to a new study conducted by researchers at the … [Read more...]
Ortho Evra Risk of Venous Thromboembolism
Ortho Evra Increased Risk of Venous Thromboembolism. Parker Waichman LLP (www.yourlawyer.com) announced today that they believe the results of a new study, which appears in the February edition of Obstetrics & Gynecology, confirms that the Ortho Evra transdermal contraceptive patch is more dangerous than oral contraceptive … [Read more...]
Link Between Painkillers and Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
Study Reveals Painkillers Ibuprofen Or Aspirin May Raise The Risk Of Breast Cancer. A study published in the released on May 31, in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that long-term use of ibuprofen or aspirin may raise the risk of breast cancer in women. This surprising finding has no biological explanation and … [Read more...]
