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Why Are Hair Relaxer Products with Dangerous Chemicals Still Being Sold?
For well over a decade, scientists have studied the possible health effects of chemical hair relaxers, and extensive research has linked them to several serious illnesses, including ovarian, uterine, breast, and endometrial cancer. However, it wasn’t until the release of research findings in October 2022…
Why You Should Contact a Lawyer for Kratom Injuries
When you suffer an unexpected injury, or if a loved one suddenly dies, it may take all your strength to simply get through the day. However, if you are harmed after using a kratom product, it is important to get the medical treatment you need…
Why Rashes After Taking Anti-Seizure Medications Need to Be Taken Seriously
An anti-seizure medication (ASM) can have positive effects on individuals dealing with various conditions, such as epilepsy, migraines, and mood disorders. However, along with the benefits of these drug treatments, there is a possibility that the patient could experience concerning side effects in the form…
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use OPMS Black Liquid Kratom
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about a popular kratom brand, cautioning consumers that the product has been linked to one death and several other adverse health symptoms. Optimized Plant Mediated Solutions (OPMS) Black Liquid Kratom is available online and…
How Will Recent NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit Verdicts Affect Formula Production?
Leading formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories has been ordered to pay $495 million to a woman whose infant daughter developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) after consuming its baby formula — and the verdict could jeopardize formula production nationwide. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said in a…
Why Aren’t More People Prescribed Opioid Use Disorder Medications?
Thousands of Americans struggle with opioid use disorder (OUD), and while there are three widely available drug treatments for OUD, only about one in five receive OUD medications to combat it. The opioid epidemic has blazed on for decades, and public health officials continue to…
Study Examines Faster Parkinson’s Progression in Those Exposed to Camp Lejeune Toxic Water
A new study has found that Parkinson’s disease may progress faster in people exposed to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune. The study, published in the medical journal Movement Disorders and funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), found that Camp Lejeune toxic…
Diabetes Weight Loss Drugs Could Lead to Blindness But Lower Cancer Rates
Ozempic and other diabetes weight loss drugs have soared in popularity in recent years, with more than 15 million adults in the U.S. taking a GLP-1 agonist. The drugs are designed to treat type 2 diabetes but successfully treat obesity, with the average patient losing…