Acetaminophen, a widely used pain reliever and fever reducing drug, has overdose risks for minors. It is available for both adults and children over the counter; no prescription is needed. …
Since 1982, blood-pressure-lowering ACE inhibitor medications like Accupril and Lotensin have been helpful in treating many conditions, particularly those related to cardiovascular disease….
America is in love with technology. We can't wait for the latest, greatest gadget, and in our hurry to be one of the first to get the new and improved products, we often put ourselves at…
For decades, warfarin (brand name Coumadin) was the leading choice of physicians for patients who required a blood-thinning drug, such as those with atrial fibrillation who were at a higher risk…
We know that antidepressants like Paxil, Zoloft and Prozac can increase risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young people, and may increase risk for birth defects when taken in pregnant…
According to a recent report, stores are short of Tylenol. Go down to your local Walgreen's or Rite Aid and you may have trouble finding it. The report details the numerous recalls that…
It was spring and early summer a year ago when we started hearing reports of people being badly burned by outdoor firepots. Decorative outdoor and patio candle-like burners, firepots were popular…
Approved in 2007 for use as a treatment for high blood pressure, Tekturna (aliskiren) has recently come under scrutiny because of reports of serious Tekturna side effects. In December 2011,…
There's a long list of dietary supplements seeking attention in the fitness industry, from energy enhancers to fat burners to pre-workout boosters. Some, however, contain more than vitamins,…
Women who took selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants during their pregnancies and then gave birth to children with birth defects are seeking damages in court. Hundreds…
If you're a woman and you're pregnant, likely you're no stranger to heartburn. Increased levels of certain hormones, as well as pressure from the expanding uterus, can cause stomach…
Chaffin Luhana LLP, a national plaintiffs-only law firm, alerts women that Ethicon, a division of Johnson & Johnson, has announced a voluntary withdrawal of its Gynecare mesh products used to…