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According to recent data obtained from the U.K. General Practice Research Database, oral osteoporosis medications known as bisphosphonates may be responsible for an increased risk of esophageal cancer. In the wake of these findings, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has indicated that they intend to launch an extensive campaign to determine the…

Most women of reproductive age in the United States have used at least one method birth control. Between 2006–2008, 99% of women who had ever had sexual intercourse had used at least one form of contraception. The most popular method of birth control was the oral contraceptive pill, used by 10.7 million women in…

In a recent turn of events, the makers of window blind products have become the subject of intense criticism. Indicated by industry established standards, window blind makers’ safety practices demonstrate a propensity for negligence. Subsequently, manufacturers have begun to adopt less-stringent safety policies while simultaneously ignoring the demands of federal regulators to eliminate exposed…

Having nearly eclipsed $5 billion in sales just two years ago, Actos (generic: pioglitazone) has established itself as the unquestionable flagship product of Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Accordingly, Actos has assisted in the treatment of type 2 diabetes for millions of patients around the world. Of significant concern, however, are previous studies that have established an…

Scandal has once again rocked the foundation of America’s largest religious denomination. Five members of the Philadelphia archdiocese are on trial, for what many are referring to as crimes against humanity. Four out of the five men have been accused of committing sexually abusive crimes against children of the perish. However, perhaps even more…

Tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockers, otherwise known as TNFα inhibitors, are used to treat a variety of autoimmune disorders including: Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Unfortunately, TNFα treatment has become the subject of intense scrutiny in the healthcare community. Because the pharmacodynamics of TNFα…

The latest in an onslaught of claims against the Boy Scouts of America has witnessed four men seeking litigation against the long-standing organization for heinous acts committed in the 1970s. Their actions come in the wake of a recent sexual abuse lawsuit that forced the organization to pay nearly $20 million in damages last…

As the latest trend in salon style treatment, Brazilian Blowout boasts the ability to significantly improve the condition of hair by creating a protective protein layer that surrounds it. Doing so allows Brazilian Blowout to eliminate frizz and smooth out cuticles, rendering hair straighter and more radiant. However, recent studies conducted by the Occupational…