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EPA Sued Over Re-Approval of Pesticide Paraquat
Farmworker groups, environmentalists, and health organizations sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after its re-approval of paraquat dichloride. The toxic pesticide, simply known as...
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Paragard and Prolonged Bleeding: Here’s What You Should Know
Copper IUDs like Paragard tend to be associated with heavier and more painful periods. In fact, these very reasons may cause a woman to have it removed earlier than planned. But lately, the IUD is...
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Here’s How You Can Avoid Nose Sores from CPAP Mask
Your CPAP device is designed to help you achieve a night of more restorative sleep. Gain this positive effect and everything else will follow, including better concentration, more energy, and improved...
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H2 Blockers vs. PPIs: Which Is Safer?
Histamine-2 receptor blockers (H2 blockers) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are two treatment options for heartburn and acid reflux. These two classes of drugs both help in reducing gastric acid...
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Blood Pressure Meds Recalled Over Cancer Concerns
The pharmaceutical industry is no stranger to recalls due to a plethora of serious health problems, including cancer. In fact, aside from several medications, medical devices have also been recalled...
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Crop Spraying Near Homes: How Can It Affect You?
Even unsuspecting individuals can be at risk for pesticide exposure without being aware of it. This type of accidental exposure is known as pesticide drift. This occurs because pesticides aren’t only...
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Nearly 200,000 At-Home Covid Tests Recalled Due to False Positives
When Ellume’s at-home COVID-19 test kits got a nod from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), everyone rejoiced. During the onset of the pandemic when going out was too risky, a covid test you can...
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Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer’s Disease: Is There a Link?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) are medical conditions that are both common in the elderly population. And while the causes of OSA are now better understood, the underlying...
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How Do You Reverse Weight Gain From Antipsychotics?
The use of antipsychotic drugs in the United States has been steadily increasing since the 1990s, especially among kids. And although these medications can help people live fuller lives, they tend to...
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This Subtle Symptom Could Be an Early Sign of Parkinson’s
Tremors, muscle stiffness, and slowness of movement are some of the most typical signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD). An estimated 600,000 are diagnosed with the condition every year. PD is a...
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Can You Take Elmiron For Years?
If you have interstitial cystitis (IC), you may have been prescribed Elmiron by your doctor. Patients with IC, also known as painful bladder syndrome, experience severe, chronic pain in the pelvic and...
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Branded Zantac Manufacturers Must Face Class Actions, Court Rules
The federal judge in Florida, Judge Robin Rosenberg, who’s overseeing the Zantac multidistrict litigation (MDL, has denied requests by branded drugmakers, including GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi, Pfizer,...
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Just One of the Many: Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Filed in Arkansas
Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific Corporation was hit with yet another transvaginal mesh lawsuit filed by a woman who suffered from injuries caused by the Solyx Incision Sling System...
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Sleeping with Earplugs: Is It Safe?
According to a 2014 study in Sleep Science, environmental noise is the top cause of sleep disturbances. This is partly why people resort to using earplugs in their sleep. Aside from protecting the...
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Male Birth Control: Are More Contraceptive Options for Men Underway?
Women are given a plethora of choices for birth control — from pills to medical devices. Oftentimes, however, these contraceptives come with several side effects ranging from mild to rare yet severe...
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Taxotere Hair Loss: Why Are Cancer Survivors Suing?
For many people, hair loss can be devastating. It can result in a loss of self-esteem and can ultimately cause anxiety, depression, and other emotional issues. However, this burden can be even more...
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How Does a CPAP Machine Work in Treating Sleep Apnea?
If you have sleep apnea, you may have been advised to use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to treat your condition. Oftentimes, however, patients who are new to CPAP therapy may...
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But First, Coffee: New Report Highlights the Potential Benefits of Coffee in...
Over 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s. Researchers believe that...
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Is Weight Gain A Side Effect of the Copper IUD?
From medications to birth control methods, weight gain is a side effect people like to avoid at all costs. Putting on extra weight can also be an issue for women of all ages. Add to that the other...
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Eli Lilly Starts Application Process for Alzheimer’s Drug
Eli Lilly & Co. has begun asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve it’s much anticipated experimental Alzheimer’s drug called donanemab. The company is said to expect a...
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