Health News
GE Pharma Announces a Recall of Dietary Supplement Creafuse Powder
Ge Pharma, LLC of North Haven, CT is recalling Creafuse Powder Grape Lot# GE4568 and Creafuse Powder Fruit Punch Lot #GE4570, packaged in a white, 600 gram container with an expiration date of 2/2015 because it contains 1,3 dimethylamylamine (DMAA).
When Sepsis Strikes
An infection in the lungs, the abdomen or anywhere in the body is already cause for concern, but things can take a deadly turn if the infection spreads and sepsis strikes. Fortunately, there are steps people can take to help lower their chances of sepsis.
2013 Brings Uptick In Measles
Measles is rare in the US but not completely gone, as recent exposures in Texas and Boston have demonstrated. So just how many cases has the US seen this year and where are they coming from?
Leiters Compounding Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Three Product Lots
Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy is voluntarily recalling 3 lots of its sterile products due to concerns of sterility assurance with Front Range Laboratories, Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy's independent testing laboratory.
Orthopedists Name Needless Kinds of Care
Knowing which medical treatments are needed and which aren't plays an important role in personal wellness and in creating an efficient healthcare system. Now, individuals with arthritis and other difficulties getting around have a shortlist of procedures many of them can do without.
Saliva Sneaks Through Efforts to Block Cough
It is generally regarded as common courtesy to cover one's mouth when coughing or sneezing. The reasoning tends to be that covering one's mouth helps prevent germs from spreading. But a recent study has undermined this commonly held belief.
FDA Approves Botox Cosmetic to Improve the Appearance of Crows Feet Lines
The US Food and Drug Administration today approved a new use for Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe lateral canthal lines, known as crow’s feet, in adults.
Mold in Yogurt Tied to Illness
People across the country might want to check their fridge after hearing this news: Chobani Greek Yogurt is voluntarily recalling many products after reports of issues relating to mold.
Raising Awareness of Sickle Cell
Sickle cell disease is a public health concern in the US and worldwide. There is no easy cure, but patients can live normal and productive lives with prompt detection and the right treatment.
Park Compounding is Voluntarily Recalling One Lot of Sterile Medication
Park Compounding is voluntarily recalling one lot of sterile medication Testoserone Cypionate (Sesame Oil) 200mg/ml Lot #05072013@1 Exp: 11/3/2013 for injection in 10ml amber vials, to the consumer level.