Very often I write about product recalls because, to be honest, there are a lot of them. As a result, some experts are saying this is a troubling trend and that consumers are becoming fatigued…
K2 was supposed to be the safe and legal alternative to marijuana. However, some users have found that it's anything but safe after experiencing rapid heart rate, extreme body temperatures,…
The rate of suicide has upticked among veterans–so high that health experts are desperate to find some way to help our wounded service people when they come back home. One thing is for certain:…
Across the country and around the world, there is a severe shortage of organs available for transplant. This lack of organs has led to countless deaths and immeasurable agony. Dr. Paul Morrissey…
Some consumers are crying foul after accidentally putting Clearcare contact solution into their eyes and getting burned as a result. Clearcare solution is 3% hydrogen peroxide and should not be…
Want some cold hard facts on texting and driving when it comes to teens? The numbers are sobering. According to the Center for Disease Control, 58% of high school seniors admitted that they…
The Food and Drug Administration received an astonishing 179,855 reports of serious or fatal adverse drug reactions in 2011. These reports came voluntarily through health professionals or…
A drug-resistant form of Gonorrhea has caused the World Health Organization to put doctors on alert. Millions of people across the world are infected with the sexually transmitted infection each…
Sunscreen is supposed to protect us from getting burnt. But a Massachusetts man got a terrible surprise when he applied his Banana Boat sunscreen before heading outdoors to grill and burst into…
Pharmacists may be granted new powers that doctors fear will disrupt the patient-doctor relationship. The FDA has issued a proposal that would create a third drug category that allows pharmacists…
How much should you run each week for optimal health benefits? Apparently between 10 to 15 miles per week, according to doctors and researchers who presented at the recent annual meeting of the…
Breast cancer is a devastating diagnosis for any family that has been affected by the disease. Similarly, treatment can be equally as devastating and difficult for the person affected by breast…