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Earlier this week, officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered a revision of the labels on Yaz, Yasmin and Beyaz products. Subsequently, the revision is to include an expanded warning section that acknowledges their association with the development of blood clots. Furthermore, these clots have served as a catalyst for litigation…

The majority of dietary supplements, including those of the weight loss and fitness variety, are marketed as shortcuts for those looking to enhance certain aspects of their body. However, recent years have witnessed an exponential increase in the transgressions committed by dietary supplement manufacturers. Of significant concern, is the onslaught of unsubstantiated claims made…

Bodybuilding and weight-loss supplements have once again found themselves at the center of a recent influx of allegations. While their current track-record acknowledges a downward trend in both safety and efficacy, a recent study condemns them for their association with severe, life-threatening complications. Subsequently, a small new study suggests that these products are more…

It has long been assumed that dietary supplements are developed with safe and healthy ingredients. However, they continue to face an increasing amount of scrutiny regarding both their safety and efficacy. Of particular concern, however, is the inclusion of an ingredient known as aristolochic acid (AA). As a common weight-loss supplement ingredient, AA has…

Responsible for a drastic increase of blood pressure within the pulmonary artery, pulmonary atrial hypertension (PAH) is a congenital cardiac condition with fatal implications. While the reason for such an increased spike in pressure remains unknown, this condition is severe in nature. Though uncommon, studies suggest that certain risk factors may increase the rate…

In response to the growing concern of adulterated products within the dietary supplement industry, officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have acknowledged that they intend “crack down” on the influx of fraudulent practices committed by manufacturers. In what has already been established as a strict regulatory campaign, the FDA has played…

Continuing with a current trend, recent months have witnessed several dietary supplement manufacturers face significant criticism for their involvement in fraudulent advertising practices. Subsequently, the dietary supplement industry has seemingly become synonymous with false and misleading promotions. Among the latest to face the repercussions of such illicit practices, are the makers of the once…

Heart valve injuries are comprised of several complications that vary in their severity. Among the most common conditions that cause heart valve damage, are mitral valve regurgitation and aortic valve regurgitation. While these complications are relatively uncommon in their own right, studies suggest that the use of Fen Phen may increase the rate in…