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The FDA recently required the addition of a box warning to some popular sleep medications after adverse effects lead to reported deaths. The medications, most commonly found in Ambien, Lunesta and Sonata, have led to reports of bizarre behaviors in the past, but the extent of their related dangers is only now coming to light.Sleeping medications such as Ambien, Lunesta and Sonata have been known to...
6/11/2019 6:46:52 PM
Gilead Sciences announced that a generic version of Truvada, an HIV prevention drug, will be available one year earlier than expected. It is hoped that the generic option will make the drug more affordable. The early release is the result of intense negotiations between Gilead and Teva Pharmaceuticals, the would-be maker of the generic drug.Currently, people in the U.S. are paying an astronomical amount...
6/11/2019 6:31:24 PM
As many as 20% of people may have a sunlight allergy, ABC News reports. In addition to true sunlight allergies, some people may become sensitive/allergic to sunlight after taking a certain medication or using a topical product that contains select chemicals. Both types of photosensitivity present similarly with redness, rash, itchiness and, in some cases, blisters or welts. A surprisingly large segment...
6/11/2019 6:17:55 PM
Hepatitis A popped up the CDC’s radar in 2017 when the agency first became aware of widespread outbreaks. Since 2016, over 17,000 cases have been reported, including 170 deaths. We have details on the underlying epidemics that led to it all.Cases of hepatitis A dropped dramatically after vaccine recommendations in 1996, but reports of the disease skyrocketed again in 2016. Hep A is most prevalent in...
6/11/2019 5:44:32 PM
Each year, the Environmental Working Group compiles a list of fruits and vegetables called The Clean Fifteen. Using information from a USDA database, the EWG has found the produce on this list to have the lowest residue from pesticides. This makes finding affordable, non-organic produce a little easier for those on a tight grocery budget.The Clean Fifteen is a resource provided to consumers detailing...
6/11/2019 7:00:00 AM
Hepatitis A popped up the CDC’s radar in 2017 when the agency first became aware of widespread outbreaks. Since 2016, over 17,000 cases have been reported, including 170 deaths. We have details on the underlying epidemics that led to it all.Cases of hepatitis A dropped dramatically after vaccine recommendations in 1996, but reports of the disease skyrocketed again in 2016. Hep A is most prevalent in...
6/11/2019 7:00:00 AM
When was the last time you visited your pharmacy? Chances are, the trip left you reeling over a painful price tag. And many others think the same thing. So officials in 44 states have said enough is enough, taking on an apparent nationwide price-gouging conspiracy in what is sure to be a massive legal battle.A multi-state lawsuit has been filed against dozens of pharmaceutical companies accused of...
6/7/2019 7:00:00 AM
Acne reminiscent of the teenage years isn’t the “youthful” look most adults are aiming for. Breakouts can be frustrating and feel like something that should have been left in the past, along with awkward prom dates and first jobs.We wanted to tackle this for our readers and our preliminary research indicates some exciting news that puts at least some amount of control in the hands of those with this...
6/6/2019 7:00:00 AM
Heart transplant waiting lists could someday be a thing of the past. 3D printing technology has taken a step in an incredible new direction with the first complete printing of a human heart. Researchers are apparently now using 3D printing technology to create human hearts using ink made with heart and blood vessel stem cells combined with hydrogel. These researchers used CT imaging to make the transplant...
6/5/2019 7:00:00 AM
Federal officials have charged 53 medical professionals, including 31 doctors, with illegally prescribing and distributing narcotic pain killers. The April 2019 bust, conducted by the Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force, proved to be the largest takedown of “whitecoat” opioid prescribers to date. The law enforcement effort focused on states most heavily impacted by the opioid crisis,...
6/5/2019 7:00:00 AM
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