Are you one of millions of people closely familiar with those popular pain over-the-counter pain relievers you likely pop on a daily basis for life’s annoying daily aches and pains?  If so, you may want to heed the newly bolder label warnings about their link to heart problems.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued…

As more and more people realize the health benefits of raising their own free range chickens for meat and eggs, the popularity of backyard chickens has risen, as has the popularity of obtaining chicken products from flock owners at Farmer’s Markets and the like.  There are also those who cannot deny the cuteness factor of…

Over 4 million people go forward with arthroscopic knee surgery every year for conditions such as torn cartilage or to get at the heart of why their knee has pain and discomfort.  Many patients choose to go forward with the surgery as they search out something or anything to relieve their knee pain.  During these…

So do you recognize those colorful, convenient pods full of concentrated, ultimate cleaning detergent?   The folks at Consumer Reports have come out with the recommendation on July 17, 2015 to take those laundry pods off your list as they are a health hazard to children.  It seems our curious children see those brightly colored…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into the dangers with yet another controversial birth control product out on the market.  The Essure birth control implant has caused side effects that are non-life threatening, but more disturbing (and death in at least one instance).  Some women, with the implanted Essure, have complained of weight…

Many smokers trying to overcome the addiction have jumped on the e-cigarette bandwagon to get their nicotine fix without the accompaniment of tobacco smoke.  However, there have been few studies to date to confirm whether or not e-cigarettes are going to be found safe in the long run.  While it’s true the tobacco smoke toxicity…

Fourth of July is a wonderful time of the year to celebrate our nation with friends and family, but often involves activities that can lead to injuries or fatalities.  The first activity that comes to mind is fireworks fun.  The National Council on Fireworks Safety (NCFS) has some tips for purchasing fireworks that will be…

Invokana is a type 2 diabetes medication, also known as Canagliflozin, and patients using the drug have suffered from diabetic ketoacidosis, cardiovascular injury, and kidney failure.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned that the ketoacidosis that occurs is a result of insulin levels dropping too low.  Diabetic ketoacidosis usually occurs in those suffering…

Low testosterone is lamented in the media today with commercials offering up solutions to those suffering from the condition and perhaps not getting all the gusto from life such advertisements portray.  While low testosterone is bothersome for many individuals, it has become an over diagnosed condition in today’s society, leading to the over prescription of…

Wright Medical Group is involved in ongoing litigation regarding the profemur replacement systems they manufactured for hip replacements.  The product has been found to cause complications with early failure, leading to severe pain, difficulty walking and standing, and the subsequent loss of mobility.  Some patients have had the device break a few years following the…