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The Dangers of Sunburns and Tanning Beds
The allure of bronze skin leads many young adults towards risky behaviors. With high rates of sun exposure and tanning bed use, people in this age group face grave risks as they age.
FDA Issues Warning on Natural Supplement
There are countless dietary supplements marketed as natural remedies for pain relief. In some instances, these supplements turn out to be neither natural nor safe, which seems to be the case for Reumofan Plus.
FDA Issues Alert on Reumofan Plus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that Reumofan Plus, marketed as a “natural” dietary supplement for pain relief and other serious conditions, contains several active pharmaceutical ingredients not listed on the label that could be harmful.
Revlimid and Risk of New Cancers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing the public of an increased risk of second primary malignancies (new types of cancer) in patients with newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma who received Revlimid ( lenalidomide ).
Nanotechnology and Medicine
Like so much of technology, the hype and fear around nanoparticles says they will either revolutionize the world we live in or embody the newest high tech scourge. The truth is somewhere in the middle, but both sides have valid points.
Altuzan Counterfeit FDA Warning
FDA lab tests have confirmed that a counterfeit version of Roche’s Altuzan 400mg / 16ml ( bevacizumab ),an injectable cancer medication, found in the U.S. contains no active ingredient.
Beyond the Sunscreen
Sunscreen seems like the obvious answer for protecting your skin from the scorching summer heat. It's easy, effective and widely known that it can help prevent sunburn, skin cancer, premature aging and wrinkles.
A Whiter Shade of Pale
With the temperatures heating up, so does the desire to spend time outdoors soaking up the rays. With talk about irreversible skin damage, including cancer and premature aging, most of us have made more of an effort to protect our skin from the sun's harsh rays.
FDA Sheds Light on Sunscreens
T he Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to help protect consumers from skin damage caused by excessive sun exposure.
Afraid to Talk About Sex
Cancer isn't very sexy. The disease and its treatments usually affect a person's sexual desires, body image and willingness to be intimate. And talking about these matters isn't easy for patients or, it turns out, their health providers.