Defective drugs pose serious risks to your health and well-being. These medications might contain harmful ingredients or lack proper testing, leading to unexpected side effects. If you suspect you have taken a defective drug, understanding the signs and potential...
We trust our doctors' judgment when they prescribe medications. But what if their prescription isn’t necessarily approved by the Food and Drug Administration? Known as off-label drug use, this practice can raise important questions about patient rights and legal...
Modern doctors have a vast range of drugs at their disposal. So, when someone walks in with a particular condition, they can often find something that they believe will help the person. Unfortunately, in some cases, certain drugs can do immense harm to some patients....
More than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Because of this, it is not surprising that Biotech made news when they announced a new drug to treat this disease. Despite Adulhelm being the first treatment for...
Newly released court documents show concerns over a link between suicidal behavior and the popular anti-baldness drug Propecia have been present for a decade. Despite those worries, the drug’s manufacturer, Merck & Co., and U.S. regulators decided against warning...
International consulting behemoth McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $573 million to nearly all states and the District of Columbia and U.S. territories over its role in the opioid crisis for its marketing of OxyContin. Under the agreement, McKinsey will not admit...
Tobramycin is a powerful antibiotic useful in many medical cases. Often used in patients with cystic fibrosis, this antibiotic is only appropriate in specific circumstances. Physicians must carefully consider all options when a patient needs antibiotics because there...
A recent study reveals that 14 percent of pregnant women in the U.S. are prescribed powerful painkillers by their doctors. The statistic is particularly unsettling because there is little research about the effects of narcotics on unborn children. Of the few studies...
Ever wonder how millions of people can be exposed to the deadly side effects of a medication before they receive warning? This is often the result of a disgusting campaign by the pharmaceutical manufacturer to make as big a profit as possible before the public learns...
Many parents struggle with decisions concerning the vaccination of their baby. Over the past decade, studies have emerged showing that some infant vaccinations carry the risk of serious side effects. The new data puts parents in a difficult situation when deciding...
