The mini refrigerator has become a life saver for many college students on today’s campuses. It is great to have in your room to... »
Medicine
Levels of Prescription Drug Recalls
When it comes to prescription medication, doctors and patients often have to weight the healing benefits of the drugs prescribed with the possible side effects that may come with taking the drug. Some drugs may have ingredients that are extremely addictive and can put the patient at risk of addiction to the medication, while... »
The Dark Side of Modern Drugs
The drugs that people today rely upon to help them battle various illnesses and keep them healthy often come with serious concerns.Modern medicine is among the wave of miracles done in the medical community in our society. Organ transplants, battling cancer and developing genetic solutions help millions of people worldwide each day.Prescription medicines are... »
Tamiflu Psychosis
Just when AARP magazine, and so many other well respected and widely read publications, are carrying articles about pandemic flu planning for personal homes, more bad news. This news is not for the publications, nor is it for their readers, but for the authors who have tied their name to poorly researched advice. November... »
Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel Product Recall
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on June 16, 2009 for three Zicam nasal products, including Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel. According to the FDA warning, the popular cold remedies may pose serious risks to consumers. One such risk is the loss of smell (anosmia) – a serious and potentially permanent condition.... »
Acetaminophen Overdose – What Do I Need to Know?
Acetaminophen overdose has been in the news and a subject of concern lately. What is it, what does it do to my liver, and how can I protect myself? Find out here.Acetaminophen (or paracetamol in Great Britain) is used by many people today as an over-the-counter drug for pain relief and to reduce fever.... »
Generic Wellbutrin Approved
For the first time ever, the Food and Drug Administration has decided to approve the generic form of the blockbuster drug Wellbutrin XL.Wellbutrin is an extended release anti depressant used for major depression disorder. Research suggests that depression may be caused by an imbalance of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. Wellbutrin works by balancing the... »
Pharmaceutical Drugs – Is Buying Online Safe?
The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers about dangers related to purchasing prescriptions over the Internet. This alert is being issued comes from data they collected showing that 24 apparently related Web sites may be responsible for the distribution of counterfeit prescriptions.Three times during recent months, The Food And Drug Administration received data... »
Toenail Fungus Tea Tree Oil Remedy
For many people with toenail fungus tea tree oil is like a magic potion. Anecdotal stories abound of people who have used this essential oil to treat fungal nail infections. It is one of the popular natural healing alternatives to expensive oral prescription drugs feared for their possible side effects, and it is readily... »
Gadolinium MRI
Gadolinium MRI and risk factors for the debilitating disease nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) are currently being investigated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). An MRI with gadolinium is a type of MRI that uses a contrast agent with special magnetic properties to help increase the visibility of organs and tissues. Since its approval... »
Understanding Drug-Food Interactions
A drug-food interaction occurs most commonly when the consumption of a specific food or beverage affects the activity of a drug or consumption of the drug affects the activity of the food or overall nutritional status. When a food alters a drug’s activity or vice versa, the affected compound is changed in aspects of how... »
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