In 2018, specific blood pressure medications began disappearing from the market due to concerns about the presence of nitrosamines within the drugs. Nitrosamines are chemical compounds, many of which are carcinogenic. The carcinogenic nature of these chemicals can...
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J&J talc cases: Third Circuit dismissed LTL’s bankruptcy petition
In a surprising decision by the Third Circuit, the court dismissed LTL Management (LTL) 's petition to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The court stated that LTL failed to show good faith in its petition and that the entity was not in financial distress, as it had...
Defective drug packaging is still dangerous
The FDA monitors drugs and medications to make sure that they are safe and up to the quality standards that consumers deserve. This often means extensive testing has to be done before any sort of medication can be released to the public. Factors that the FDA considers...
A drug used for endometriosis could damage your bones
Endometriosis is a painful and frustrating medical condition. With endometriosis, the tissue that usually grows on the inside of the uterus, called uterine lining, grows on other parts of the body. It may grow on the outside of the uterus or even on digestive organs,...
Could a smoking cessation drug increase your cancer risk?
Regardless of when you started smoking and why, medical professionals agree that quitting is best for your health. Smoking puts you and your loved ones at significantly higher risk of multiple forms of cancer, so quitting could mean a healthier and longer life for you...
The dangers associated with your prescription drug’s overseas manufacturing
Like most other products here in the U.S, very few drug companies continue to manufacture their products here in this country. Instead, nearly 90% of prescription and nonprescription drugs alike are manufactured abroad in countries like India and China. The dangers...
Metformin recalls keep happening: Patients need to be aware of the danger
Metformin is a cheap, convenient drug that is often used as first-line defense against further deterioration by both pre-diabetics and non-insulin-dependent diabetics alike. Unfortunately, recalls of Metformin have been steadily coming throughout 2020 and into 2021....
The potential health hazards of Roundup
Roundup, the household weed killer with the main ingredient glyphosate, may carry with it severe health risks. It is the most widely used pesticide in the U.S., often for tending gardens and yards, and often shows up in food. However, past cases show Roundup leading...
Stop using ranitidine, which was linked to cancer
If you’re still using ranitidine to treat heartburn, it is very important that you know that this medication has been linked to cancer and recalled. It is no longer being sold. You should stop using it immediately if you have older packages still in your home. The...
Mesothelioma: risks and symptoms
The primary way of getting mesothelioma is through the inhalation of asbestos fibers, which are tiny fibers that once inhaled, make their way into the abdomen and lungs. In the long term, these fibers can damage the body and develop mesothelioma cancer. It is...