Medication
FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher safety risks in older generic drugs
FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher safety risks in older generic drugs The FDA has recalled over 580,000 prazosin capsules due to elevated levels of cancer-causing chemicals called nitrosamines. Prazosin, a generic blood pressure drug, was produced by Teva Pharmaceuticals and is prescribed to around 510,000 patients […]
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Atorvastatin recall may affect hundreds of thousands of patients – and reflects FDA’s troubles inspecting medicines manufactured overseas
Atorvastatin recall may affect hundreds of thousands of patients – and reflects FDA’s troubles inspecting medicines manufactured overseas The FDA has issued a recall for thousands of bottles of generic atorvastatin due to manufacturing issues, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of patients. The recalled medication was manufactured by Ascend Laboratories in New Jersey and failed […]
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Why you shouldn’t take pain relievers after your flu shot
Why you shouldn’t take pain relievers after your flu shot Take pain relievers like ibuprofen (Advil), aspirin, and naproxen (Aleve) after a flu shot at your own risk, as they may dilute the vaccine’s effectiveness. These medications work by blocking the COX-2 enzyme, which can reduce the production of antibodies that protect against illness. Avoid […]
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New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma
New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma Asthma Capital Report: Philadelphia ranks No. 4 among the toughest cities for people with asthma in the US, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2025 report. Allentown has improved its ranking from No. 1 in 2024 to […]
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