ABC Action News: July 24, 2019. NCHR president points out that the removal of Allergan biocell textured breast implants was inevitable because patients had died from lymphoma caused by the implants. Why weren’t they recalled sooner?
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Community Forum Discussion of Dangerous Playgrounds, Washington, DC, July 29, 2019
Join us for a panel discussion and Q & A on Monday, July 29 at 7 pm with Dr. Alexander Wooten from Morgan State University, Dr. Diana Zuckerman from the National Center for Health Research, and Dr. Jeff Gearhart from the Ecology Center. Details and registration here.
Read More »Third-Hand Smoke
Third-hand smoke is the residue from cigarette smoke that stays on just about every surface exposed to that smoke. The smoke residue clings to hair and fabrics, including clothing, carpets, drapes, and furniture upholstery, and it can cause serious health problems.
Read More »Ginkgo Biloba May Help Memory, but May Have Serious Health Risks
Ginkgo biloba has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, and today it is one of the most popular herbal supplements, widely advertised as a beneficial antioxidant that helps prevent memory loss and dementia. Like most herbal products, however, there have been few clinical studies to see if these claims are accurate. Though both possible risks and benefits have been found in research, whether or not ginkgo biloba is good or bad for you is not yet known, and should be discussed with your physician.
Read More »FDA approves new female Viagra despite skepticism
Washington Post: June 21 2019. FDA approves Vyleesi, a new drug for women with low sexual desire, but health experts worry about its safety and effectiveness compared to placebo. Diana Zuckerman points out there is “skimpy peer-reviewed data and a complete lack of long-term safety information” for the self-administered injection.
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