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Four Things You Didn’t Know About Sunscreen
If you’re planning a little fun in the sun this summer, you’ll want to check out these skin care tips. We’ve got a list of four things you probably didn’t know about sunscreen. Read on to protect yourself against the … Continue reading
Study: Parents Ignore Allergy Warnings on Food Products
Food allergies plague thousands of adults and children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 4 to 6 percent of children in the United States have food allergies. While some kids outgrow these allergies, others will have … Continue reading
Is Google Still Displaying Illegal Pharmacy Ads?
In 2009, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began an investigation into whether Google was profiting from rogue pharmacy ads displayed alongside reputable search results. Google was accused of displaying ads from “Canadian” pharmacy companies, which were actually rogue … Continue reading
Are Too Many Men Taking ‘Low-T’ Prescription Meds?
Testosterone is the main hormone that confers masculinity. Levels peak in a man’s early 20s, and after men reach their mid-thirties, testosterone levels naturally decline with age at the rate of about 1% per year. Ads for testosterone replacement, or … Continue reading
Should the Government Regulate Drugs Being Sold Across State Lines?
A meningitis outbreak in the autumn of 2012 affected people in 23 states, killing 55 people and sickening over 700. The source of the infections was found to be tainted epidural steroid injections made by the New England Compounding Center … Continue reading
Is Your Doctor Being Paid by a Drug Company?
How would you feel visiting your doctor for a medical problem and having her write you a prescription for the very drug advertised on her clipboard or pen? While most consumers don’t really believe that the drug company gift of … Continue reading
Warning: Beware of Drug Company-Funded Websites
Just about everyone has sought out health care information online. According to a 2013 study by Kantar Media, 87% of internet users in the US looked up health and wellness information online in 2012. A previous Kantar survey found that … Continue reading
5 Places Your Medical Privacy May Be at Risk (And How to Protect It)
Along with electronic health records and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) have come hundreds of breaches of patient confidentiality. For example, a UCLA Health System breach that resulted in an $865,000 settlement with federal regulators after employees illegally … Continue reading
Mother Dies, Gives Birth and is Revived
There are many amazing medical stories out there, but Erica Nigrelli’s story is one for the books. The Texas teacher was 36 weeks pregnant and in class when she passed out, her heart stopped, her baby was delivered and she … Continue reading
Couple Plans Dolphin Assisted Birth
A couple from South Carolina has traveled to Hawaii to have their first baby. The couple is planning to have a dolphin-assisted birth, a water delivery among dolphins. The experience Adam and Heather Barrington, who describe themselves as “a couple … Continue reading
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