Talcum powder has been a common household item for decades. You probably have some in your bathroom right now. What could be more benign than baby powder? Women used it as a feminine hygiene product for years before it was finally marketed as such. But talcum powder was linked to ovarian cancer as far back as the early 1970’s, and recent research … [Read more...]
Addyi Approval: A Victory for Women, but Don’t Ignore the Risks
Nearly 20 years after Viagra hit the market, and with 26 drugs approved to treat sexual complaints in men, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally approved a drug that addresses sexual dysfunction in women. It is estimated that up to 20% of women in the U.S. suffer from hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). The fact that women … [Read more...]
Zofran and Atrial Septal Defect
Several studies have found that Zofran use during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of birth defects, including heart defects. In 2014, a study by Swedish researchers, published in Reproductive Toxicology, found that Zofran use in early pregnancy doubled the risk of septal heart defects. Zofran was illegally marketed as a safe treatment … [Read more...]
Zofran Linked to Hypospadias Birth Defect
At least one mother has filed a lawsuit against Zofran (ondansetron) maker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), alleging that the drug caused her son’s birth defect. In hypospadias, the opening of the urethra is not at the tip of the penis, but somewhere along the shaft or where the penis and scrotum meet. Hypospadias in baby boys has been associated with Zofran … [Read more...]
Non-prescription Pain Relievers Carry Greater Heart Attack Risk than Previously Believed
After reviewing new evidence of the risks of heart attack and stroke, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has strengthened its warning on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). Although NSAIDs are available in prescription form, they are most commonly purchased over-the-counter (OTC) and include ibuprofen which is sold under … [Read more...]
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