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Once regarded as the next step in fitness evolution, Skechers Shape-Ups have become the latest trend to incorporate a contemporary design that simultaneously tones muscles. However, recent months have witnessed these unique shoes become the subject of increasing criticism. According to allegations made by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Skechers made unfounded claims that…

Pradaxa (dabigatran) is a prescription blood-thinning agent intended to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in those diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. However, studies suggest that the pharmacodynamics of Pradaxa may be responsible for catastrophic complications. Severe, life-threatening episodes of internal bleeding have become synonymous with the use of Pradaxa. If you or…

After having already served approximately three years of a 10 year sentence, a convicted sexual predator has once again been placed behind bars. Former priest Michael Stephen Baker has found himself in the custody of law enforcement officials after violating specific terms of his parole. While the terms of Baker’s parole prevent him from…

In what many believe to be an uncharacteristic move by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regulatory officials have declared that generic drugs do not necessarily represent the equivalent of their name brand counterparts. Subsequently, a recent test revealed that Budeprion 300 mg XL is not therapeutically equivalent to its name brand predecessor…

Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local and federal public health agencies have acknowledged the culprit of a massive foodborne illness outbreak that has sickened at least 116 people. Subsequently, a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation has been identified as the likely source of the rare…

Avastin (generic: bevacizumab) is a medication that is intended to interfere with the growth of cancer cells while slowing their growth and spread in the body. However, many patients have used Avastin in off-label uses to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Unfortunately, patients given this medication to treat AMD may increase their risk of…

A recently conducted study has added weight to the long-suspected link between fourth generation contraceptives and an increased risk of deep veinous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. According to the new study, drospirenone-containing contraceptives, such as Yaz and Yasmin, place patients at a significantly higher risk of developing blood clots than older birth control pills….

Millions of patients have turned to Celexa (generic: citalopram) in an attempt to alleviate their depressive tendencies. More specifically, Celexa is an antidepressant that was developed to treat chronic depression and generalized anxiety when other medications have already failed to do so. However, using Celexa for a prolonged period of time may result in…