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FDA Rules Out Osteoporosis Medication, Thigh Fracture link
By Danielle Franklin · 14 years ago
Despite nationwide lawsuits alleging otherwise, the United States Food and Drug Administration has found no link between oral bisphosphonates - popular medications used to treat osteoporosis - and thigh fractures.
The FDA began investigating the ...
More Than 1,100 Yasmin Lawsuits Filed Nationwide
By Danielle Franklin · 14 years ago
More than 1,100 lawsuits have been filed against Bayer over the alleged dangerous side effects of the popular birth control pill Yasmin, also marketed as Yaz or Ocella, according to Bayer's 2009 annual report. The ...
Colorado Debates Child Bicycle Helmet Law
By Danielle Franklin · 14 years ago
Colorado House of Representatives recently passed legislation that may require children under the age of 18 to wear a bicycle helmet while riding. Although the March 3, 2010 vote was close - 33-32, it is ...
Sudden Bone Breaks Reported in Fosamax Patients
By Danielle Franklin · 14 years ago
Fosamax, a leading osteoporosis drug has been linked to a sudden and unexplained bone breaks in patients taking the medication.
Although the active ingredient is supposed to make bones stronger, some doctors believe it is ...
World Cancer Day Raises Cancer Prevention Awareness
By Danielle Franklin · 14 years ago
Cancer prevention is the main goal of World Cancer Day 2010, led by the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO).
An estimated 12 million people worldwide received ...