There is no doubt that some women lose sexual desire, especially as they age. It would be great if there was a safe and effective drug to help them, but this drug is not it.
Read More »Products with Health Risks
Do Hair Dyes Cause Cancer?
The bottom line for now, pending additional research, is that people who have been using permanent hair dyes since the 1980s appear to be at little to no increased risk of lymphoma or other cancers.
Read More »How to Report Problems With Medical Products to the FDA
Every year, tens of thousands of consumers suspect that their medicines or medical devices might be causing unexpected side effects. It is important to report suspected problems related to medical products to a physician and to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which may be done through a program called MedWatch.
Read More »Heart CT Scans: New Heart Disease Test May Cause Cancer
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S., so some doctors have recently started using a “CAT scan” (or CT scan) to detect blockages in the heart’s arteries. Unfortunately, a CT scan uses relatively large doses of radiation, which could ultimately lead to many new cases of cancer from increased exposure to radiation. Although heart CT scanning may be a useful tool in detecting blockages in heart arteries, there is not enough evidence to show that this test is worth the risks and is therefore not recommended for screening for heart disease at this time.
Read More »Purchasing Prescriptions: Is Saving Money Risky?
Who doesn’t want to save money on prescriptions? Health problems that require prescription medication can be expensive. In order to alleviate this, consumers are going online to find savings they may not find in stores. BUT, proceed with caution! Look for these key things before purchasing medications online.
Read More »