Controversial Diabetes Drug Avandia Reopened by FDA
This diabetes drug was involved in one of the bigger drug controversies when it was withdrawn in Europe. Use diminished in the US after it was found that the diabetes drug could increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
New Blood Thinners Approved By the FDA
Having a stroke can kill almost 130,000 Americans each year, so it is important that …
FDA Ordered to Make Plan-B Pills Available to All
In a decision which could have a significant impact on women everywhere, the FDA, in …
FDA Medical Device Approval Based On Little Evidence
More than half of the high-risk cardiovascular devices approved in the past decade had no supporting active control data.
Antibiotic Use May Raise Obesity Risk
Two new studies point to a potentially new culprit in the obesity epidemic: antibiotic use.
Protandim by LifeVantage Corporation: Recall
LifeVantage Corp., a nutraceutical company, has announced a voluntary recall of its Protandim dietary supplement.
More Prescription Drugs May Be Available Over The Counter
Health insurers gave a tentative thumbs-up to the FDA’s proposal to make prescription drugs treating chronic conditions available without a prescription by classifying them in an all-new category.
Medications Proven Unsafe During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, a woman’s body ideally becomes a safe haven for her unborn baby. For nine …
Popular Weight Loss Drug May Cause Permanent Liver and Kidney Damage
Study says popular weight loss drugs linked to kidney, liver, and other organ damage, confirming concerns of others.
FDA Warns LASIK Eye Care Providers To Adequately Inform Consumers
LASIK is one type of vision correction surgery that uses refractive lasers to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
New Diabetes Drug Causes Heart Risk Yet Still Viable Option
New Type 2 Diabetes medication could soon be approved, if the FDA believes that Johnson & Johnson’s new pill could be more of a health benefit to the patients.
FDA Warns Consumers: Don’t Take Too Much Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is a common medication for relieving mild to moderate pain from headaches, muscle aches, menstrual periods, colds and sore throats, toothaches, backaches and to reduce fever.
Our Nation’s Deadly Painkiller Addiction
A closer look at the opioid painkiller addiction epidemic shows that rising sales and addictions were catalyzed by a massive effort by pharmaceutical companies to shape medical opinion and practice.
France Investigates Acne Drug After Multiple Deaths
France’s health regulator opens inquiry into acne drug Diane-35 after four deaths are linked to the drug. Women on the drug should stay on it and discuss anything issues with their doctors.