Category: Health News
Calcium Supplements For Bones May Hurt Your Heart
Calcium supplements may raise the risk of heart damage and plaque buildup in arteries, but a diet high in calcium-rich foods helps protect the heart, according to a new study.
Wonderful Pistachios Not So Wonderful With Salmonella
Wonderful Pistachios were linked to an outbreak of Salmonella in March. Now the FDA wants proof the company made changes to fix the problem and prevent another outbreak.
No Benefits of Testosterone for ‘Low T’ Found in Clinical Trials: Study
Men who take testosterone supplements for cardiovascular, sexual and physical function aren’t likely to see any benefits, according to a new study published in the medical journal PLOS ONE.
Abilify Lawsuits Centralized in MDL
Lawsuits filed by people who took the anti-psychotic drug Abilify (aripiprazole) and became addicted to gambling have been consolidated under one judge in Florida.
Open-Heart Surgery Device Linked to Deadly Infections
Did you recently have open-heart surgery? You may have been exposed to a deadly bacteria from a machine that kept you warm. The bacteria can take months or even years to cause symptoms.
FDA Reaffirms Safety of Xarelto in A-Fib Patients
After a comprehensive review, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that Xarelto (generic: rivaroxaban) is a safe and effective alternative to warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation (a-fib).
FDA: Homeopathic Teething Tablets Linked to 10 Baby Deaths
Hyland's and CVS pull all homeopathic teething products — 400 injuries and 10 deaths linked to "deadly nightshade" belladonna poisoning since 1st FDA warning in 2010.
Dentist Office Water Lines Linked to Infection Outbreak
An infection outbreak in California is raising awareness about bacteria contamination in plastic water-lines dentists use to rinse your mouth.
More Ice Cream Recalled Over Listeria in Cookie Dough
At least four companies have issued recalls for ice cream products that contain cookie dough pieces that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.
FDA: Bad Batteries on St. Jude Defibrillators Run Out in 24 Hrs
After two deaths, St. Jude and the FDA warn that bad batteries on nearly 400,000 implantable cardiac defibrillators can run out in 24 hours.