Zantac Recalled Because of NDMA
In a move that was unsurprising, the FDA announced this week that they requesting all Zantac or Ranitinde products be removed from the pharmacies, shelves, stores, and market. The decision has been expected for months.
Can COVID-19 Be Transmitted Through Food?
There have been some questions about COVID being passed in food. Evidence shows that food is not currently believed to be a vector for COVID transmission.
What are Probiotics?
The goal of Probiotics is to balance the “Good” back into your system. In order to do this, they replace bacteria in the form of a Probiotic. Supplements and yogurt are good examples of bacteria replacement processes.
Breast Implants Black Box Warning – An Upgrade
There are over 400,000 women who get breast implants every year. This is an expanding area of health care and plastic surgery. The problem is that there is an increased number of patient who feel that they weren’t informed adequately.
Gardasil Vaccine – Should it be required for both boys and girls?
What is Gardasil? Gardasil Vaccine is one of the few available vaccines for HPV. Human Papillomavirus or more commonly known as HPV is a virus that is…
Effexor recalled (venlafaxine HCL), an antidepressant, by Pfizer Inc.
Pfizer Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for the antidepressant Effexor. Also known as venlafaxine HCL, this medication is used to treat Depression.
Should Birth Control be Available Without a Prescription?
Changes with birth control are on the horizon. It will have to do with the availability and accessibility of this medication. The primary reason for this is to make an effort to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies in the United States
What an Exciting Day for the Prevention of HIV
As of Monday July 16th – the Food and Drug Administration – approved the Truvada as a prescription medication to prevent high risk patients from being exposed to HIV.
