BPA Ban from Food Containers Denied by FDA
Federal health regulators have decided not to ban the use of a chemical known as Bisphenol A (BPA) in food containers and drinking bottles, despite concerns over the chemical’s harmful…
Tag Archives: Heart Disease
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Pradaxa Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Gastrointestinal Bleed
The family of a Tennessee woman who died after experiencing a severe gastrointestinal bleed, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit over Pradaxa against Boehringer Ingelheim, alleging that the drug maker…
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Heart Risk Could be Increased by BPA Exposure
High concentrations of the chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) in the urine could indicate individuals are at a higher risk of heart disease later in life, according to the findings of new…
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Bisphenol A (BPA) Linked To Obesity, Diabetes: Studies
The ubiquitous chemical additive bisphenol-A (BPA), which is used in plastic bottles and can liners, may be contributing to the obesity epidemic in the United States and throughout the developed…
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Treanda Recall Issued Due to Particulate Matter Contamination
One lot of the leukemia drug Treanda has been recalled after glass fragments were found in a vial.
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Canadian Review of Chantix Side Effects Cannot Confirm Heart Risks
Canadian health officials say that a safety review of Chantix, Pfizer’s popular smoking cessation drug, cannot confirm or rule out the possibility of an increased risk of heart disease as…
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Doctor Warns About Link Between Lipitor, Crestor and Diabetes
Statin-based cholesterol drugs, such as Crestor, Lipitor and Zocor, may actually increase the risk of diabetes, according to a report by a prominent osteopathic physician.
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Sprycel May Increase Risk of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: FDA
The leukemia drug Sprycel has been linked to a rare form of hypertension that can wear down the heart’s ability to pump blood.
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Antipsychotic Side Effects Not Being Monitored in Most Patients: Study
Individuals taking antipsychotic medications need more medical monitoring due to increased health risks, according to new research.
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Herceptin Side Effects May Increase Risk of Heart Problems: Study
The side effects of Herceptin, a Roche Holding AG breast cancer drug, could increase the risk of heart problems for older patients, according to the findings of a new study.
