The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned of some news that could cause a headache. Ironically, the subject of this news is the widely-used drug used to treat headaches, acetaminophen, which is commonly found in...
Hands-Free May Be More Dangerous and Distracting Than Handheld Devices
There has been a lot of focus on the dangers of using handheld mobile devices when driving, which can increase risk of a car accident. Many states, including New York, have passed laws that prohibit the use of them. However, a recent AAA study...
Implanted Heart Pump Raises Concerns about Dangerous Blood Clotting
A study published November 2013 in the New England Journal of Medicine finds a link between the HeartMate II, an implanted heart pump, and blood clotting problems. It’s generally used for patients with weakened hearts who aren’t candidates...