Safety Review Ordered for Pradaxa

Pradaxa/ Blood Clots/ Blood Thinners

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced this week that it will conduct a complete safety review of the drug, Pradaxa (dabigatran), following reports that it may cause excessive bleeding. Pradaxa is an oral direct thrombin inhibitor that is used to prevent stroke in patients suffering from nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. The FDA’s safety review announcement [...]

The Dangers of HCG-Containing Weight Loss Products

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week issued a warning to consumers regarding weight-loss products containing the hormone HCG. The sale of products containing this hormone is illegal and using them can potentially be very dangerous. The FDA is urging that consumers steer clear of HCG-containing oral drops, pellets and sprays that can be [...]

FDA Says More Studies Needed to Determine Clot Risk with Yaz and Others

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On December 8th, an FDA advisory panel will meet in order to further discuss the safety of drospirenone-containting birth control pills like Yaz and Yasmin. These newer-generation oral contraceptives have been the subject of heated debate amongst health regulators worldwide. In the U.S., federal regulators are asking for more information, pushing for more research on [...]

New Study Links BPA Exposure and Canned Soup

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As one of the most convenient, affordable and widely-consumed foods, canned soup is often a go-to meal choice from many people on the go. However, alarming research out of the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) suggests that our favorite can of soup may actually contain far more than just the usual amount of beef [...]