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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 patients...
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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 more prominent, it poses an...
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Transvaginal Mesh Removal: Risks and Why It’s Done
Women who suffered from serious side effects after receiving a transvaginal mesh implant may require removal surgery. Transvaginal mesh is primarily used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and...
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Do CPAP Machines Cause Lung Problems?
A poorly maintained CPAP machine doesn’t only wreak havoc on your skin. Instead, it can go beyond simple acne and affect your health. Because as it turns out, breathing in organisms that grew out of a...
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The Risperdal Scandal: Illegal Marketing Tactics by JNJ
Even big companies can make occasional mistakes. But making mistakes in the expense of people’s quality of lives is another story. Sadly, Risperdal users who suffered from serious side effects because...
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Is It Safe For You to Take Elmiron?
A growing body of research links Elmiron to a potentially serious eye disease. In fact, patients who developed a rare eye condition after taking the drug have already filed an Elmiron lawsuit against...
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Pesticide Exposure Ups Brain Cancer Risk by 20 Percent, Study Finds
Cancer is among the leading causes of deaths worldwide. In 2018 alone, there were 9.5 million cancer-related deaths around the world. There is no single cause for cancer. In fact, scientists believe...
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6 Major Disadvantages of IUDs You Should Be Aware Of
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are becoming a more popular choice of birth control among women. They may be effective in avoiding unwanted pregnancy in many women, but that’s not always the case. In...
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Does Nexium Affect Your Kidneys?
Recent studies link the proton pump inhibitor drug Nexium to chronic, long-term kidney disease. Aside from this medication, however, other drugs in the same class called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)...
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Generic Drug Giant Recalls Millions of Drugs Over Mold Concerns
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., one of the largest generic drug manufacturers in the world, recently recalled over 2.5 million vials of drugs that the company said may not be sterile. Most of...
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Why Do Antipsychotics Cause Weight Gain?
Antipsychotics are generally used as treatments for psychotic disorders. If you’ve been prescribed these medications, they may help you ease your symptoms and avoid relapse. However, one concerning...
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Does Sleep Apnea Go Away On Its Own?
Over 20 million adults in the United States suffer from sleep apnea, says the American Sleep Apnea Association. With that said, there’s little doubt that it’s one of the most prevalent sleep disorders...
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U.S. Study Finds Traces of 450 Pesticides in Common Fruits and Vegetables
A study in the United States detected traces of more than 450 pesticides in popular fruits and vegetables. Just recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved aerial spraying of a toxic...
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Elmiron and Macular Degeneration: Risk of Vision Loss
Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration or AMD, is a common eye disease affecting more than 10 million Americans. It’s also the leading cause of vision loss in people over...
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Invokana and Fournier’s Gangrene: Rare Yet Serious Infection
In 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned physicians about the risk of genital infection in diabetic patients who are treated with SGLT2 inhibitors. Medications under this class of...
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FDA Finalizes Reclassification of Surgical Staplers from Class I to Class II
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently finalized an order reclassifying surgical staplers and staples for internal use from Class I to Class II. This means that from now on, the devices...
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How Long Do Herbicides Stay in the Soil?
Each year, over 1 billion pounds of conventional pesticides are used in the United States to control weeds, insects, and other pests. Herbicides, for instance, which are a type of pesticide, are...
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Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Linked to Increased Mortality in Critically Ill...
New research suggests that proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use may not be recommended as a preventive treatment for gastrointestinal bleeding for critically ill patients. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)...
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What Ethical Issues Affect Pharmaceutical Companies?
The United States is home to some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Therefore, it’s no doubt that Americans have access to one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the world....
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How Do Fertilizers Negatively Impact the Environment?
In recent decades, the rapid increase in population quickly resulted in an increased demand for food. That’s why it’s no surprise that farmers and agricultural workers also became more dependent on...
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