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In late January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety announcement stating that the agency would begin investigating adverse heart risks associated with testosterone products, including Low T drugs such as AndroGel® and Axiron®. The warning was issued after several studies found that men taking Low T drugs faced significantly increased…

A new report is calling attention to the need for better regulation of nutritional supplements after OxyElite Pro – a popular dietary supplement – was linked to nearly 100 cases of severe liver disease. The report associates a total of 97 cases of hepatitis – including 47 cases of hospitalization, three cases of liver…

Testosterone use has figuratively exploded in the past decade. Today, the popularity of testosterone is clear, as the amount of men on testosterone nearly quadrupled from 2001 to 2011. With testosterone so common – and with new studies associating testosterone therapy with adverse cardiovascular risks such as stroke and heart attack – many are…

Medical experts from the Queen’s Medical Center’s Liver Center in Honolulu have identified the ingredient aegeline as being the most likely cause of liver injuries in consumers who used the purported dietary supplement OxyElite Pro. In the past year, more than 50 cases of liver damage, including acute hepatitis, have been associated with certain…

Last year a wave of adverse effects – including liver damage and acute hepatitis – were reported by consumers who had used certain OxyElite Pro products, a purported dietary supplement used to lose weight and build muscle. In response to rising scrutiny and a warning letter from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA),…

Research shows a sharp increase in the number of older men taking testosterone medication in the past decade. According to a new study, some of these patients may be using taking testosterone when they don’t actually need it. In fact, researchers believe that many “low T” patients are taking testosterone even though they fail…

An ongoing study at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) has reported that energy drinks can significantly increase the rate at which the heart contracts in healthy, young adults. While these drinks have been a longtime favorite among individuals looking to quickly boost their energy, it’s only recently that anyone has begun to…

In 2007, drug manufacturers pulled a variety of children’s medications from the market as consumers began misusing the medication. Today, research suggests that improved labeling has prevented misuse. The change was simple: instead of warning parents that the medications were intended for children younger than two, they placed a warning on the box saying…