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• Ketek Risks

  Ashley Davis | March 03, 2009 11:45 AM | 0 CommentsHouston, TX

  On November 14, 2006, the FDA reviewed the safety of the drug Ketek for a possibility of being recalled. Since Ketek’s approval in 2004, there have been concerns as to the safety of the...

• Diabetes and Soda

  Ashley Davis | March 03, 2009 11:42 AM | 0 CommentsHouston, TX

  There have been a series of studies conducted by several organizations over the past few years that examine the effects of drinking non-diet soft drinks. The results were clear and alarming. An...

• Energy drinks can be harmful to your health?

  Ashley Davis | March 03, 2009 11:39 AM | 1 CommentHouston, TX

  YES! and i’m not going to lie, I am a huge fan of energy drinks. Nothing is better for trying to stay up late and study or for just a little wake up call in the afternoon, but unfortunately...

• Texas A&M Student Killed

  Ashley Davis | March 03, 2009 11:27 AM | 0 CommentsHouston, TX

  Unfortunately On Sunday March 1, 2009, a young Texas A&M student was killed after being struck by a vehicle in a Northgate parking garage. Lindsay Walters was paying for her parking ticket at...

• Hazards Associated with Infant Rattles

  Ashley Davis | March 03, 2009 11:19 AM | 0 CommentsHouston, TX

  In March 2008, a recall of infant rattles produce by Infantino LLC has been recalled due to choking hazards. There have been 10 complaints since the recall of pieced of the rattle falling off and...

• Heparin and YOU

  Ashley Davis | March 03, 2009 11:09 AM | 0 CommentsHouston, TX

  The drug Heparin is used as a blood thinner in the prevention of blood clots in the veins, arteries, or lungs as well as before surgeries to reduce the risk of blood clots. Tell your doctor...

• Arcoxia Info

  Ashley Davis | March 03, 2009 11:06 AM | 0 CommentsHouston, TX

  Arcoxia is said to be the new Vioxx for Merck and Co., and is used for: Treatment of gouty arthritis Relief of acute pain Relief of chronic musculoskeletal pain Management of...

• Ortho Evra Risks

  Ashley Davis | March 03, 2009 11:03 AM | 0 CommentsHouston, TX

  The FDA has updated the warning label on the Ortho Evra Birth control patch because some studies have shown women developing higher risks to blood clots forming in their lungs or legs over women...

• Know about CHANTIX

  Ashley Davis | March 03, 2009 10:36 AM | 0 CommentsHouston, TX

  What should you know about CHANTIX? Although CHANTIX is designed to help smokers quit smoking, there have been many adverse side effects. The FDA announced that there is a possibility of increased...

• Kugel Effects

  Ashley Davis | March 01, 2009 7:59 PM | 1 CommentHouston, TX

  The Kugel Mesh Patch has been recalled due to serious and dangerous side effects such as: Breakage of the coil ring Abdominal pain Bowel perforation Chronic enteric fistulas ...