The debate over e-cigarettes continues to rage as researchers look at the pros of ‘vaping’, a possible reduction in tobacco consumption and the cons—use by teens. What do the flavors mango, gummi bears and cotton candy have in common? They are some of the candy…
Were you aware that India’s pharmaceutical industry supplies 40 percent of over-the-counter and generic prescription drugs? By 2017 India will be the 11th largest drug market in the world. India may be a major player, but is it selling quality prescription drugs? The FDA…
If you live in a cold-weather state, you most likely have witnessed a sheet of ice or snow fly off the roof of moving vehicle? Maybe you had to react quickly to dodge it, or simply pray that it missed you. What else could you…
The issue of marijuana legalization has long involved a contentious debate between two opposing groups, with each frequently marshaling research to bolster its position. In only the last few weeks, there have been several conflicting studies that have received attention, further confusing the question of…
The FDA is investigating the risk of heart attack, stroke and death among men taking different forms of testosterone therapy. This announcement came after two recent studies, one published in PLOS One, and the other in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). History…
Pee on a Stick to Detect Cancer? Researchers at MIT are working hard to make it a reality: a device similar to at-home urine pregnancy tests that will tell you if you have cancer. The researchers aren’t pressing their time to release the strips because…
Recently, the Diocese of St Cloud added some information to their list. It was mainly the names of parishes where these credibly accused Priests have been in the past. However, at the very end they added a disclaimer: The list is of official assignments only.…
A man on TV is selling me a miracle cure that will keep me young forever. It’s called AndroGel and it’s for treating something called Low T, a pharmaceutical company-recognized condition affecting millions of men with low testosterone, previously known as getting older. –…
A carbon monoxide leak was to blame when a tour bus headed for Reno had to make an emergency stop when several passengers became ill, according to California Highway Patrol. Officials reported that 13 of more than 50 passengers were transported to the hospital for…
Pradaxa is a medication used to prevent stroke and blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation. It has been widely prescribed since it’s release in 2010. Unfortunately, studies in the New England Journal of Medicine have warned that the lack of an effective treatment for…