Health News

Earth Circle Issues Carob Powder Recall
Earth Circle Organics, (River Canyon Retreat, Inc., dba) has been notified by its supplier of a recall of Organic Carob Powder due to possible health risks related to Salmonella contamination.
Reports Claim Drug Company Withheld Important Safety Information
The maker of a new anti-clotting medication may have withheld important safety information from regulators, according to several new reports.
Insufficient Sleep May Cause False Memories
People often feel foggy when they haven't gotten enough sleep, and new research suggests a lack of sleep could significantly impair memory.
FDA Approves New Cancer Medication
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zydelig (idelalisib) today to treat patients with three types of blood cancers.
Caffeine May Worsen Hot Flashes, Night Sweats
Most people in the US consume caffeine on a daily basis. But menopausal women might not know their morning coffee could be making their symptoms worse.
Simple Screening Could Help Prevent Second Stroke
Stoke patients are at an increased risk of having a second stroke in the months after the first one. New research may provide information that can help patients, families or caregivers know if another stroke is coming.
Pain and Itch May Indicate Skin Cancer
Dermatologists use a number of observational and laboratory methods to evaluate suspicious skin marks when looking for cancer. But a new study suggests simply asking a patient to evaluate itchiness or pain can help doctors make informed decisions.
Sterile Drug Products Recalled by Texas Pharmaceutical Company
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and consumers of a voluntary recall of all non-expired drug products produced for sterile use by Unique Pharmaceuticals Ltd., of Temple, Texas.
FDA Approves Eagle Pharma's Rx for Rare Genetic Disorder
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc., has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration approved its medication Ryanodex to treat an inherited and potentially deadly condition called malignant hyperthermia (MH).
International Attention Given to Hepatitis
Having treatment options for a condition is great, but it isn't much help when people don't realize they are ill. This is often the case with hepatitis, say experts trying to raise awareness of the condition through World Hepatitis Day.