Digital News Report – Pfizer Inc., the maker of the brand name Lipitor cholesterol lowering medication, will no longer be the only company manufacturing the drug atorvastatin, because it is now allowed…
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Sleep Apnea Patients Benefit from HGNS
Digital News Report – Researchers at the John Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center say that Hypoglossal nerve stimulation can increase airflow in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. “With HGNS, airflow increased in all…
Avastin Removed from FDA Breast Cancer Approved Drug List
Digital News Report – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement Friday indicating that Avastin (bevacizumab) has not been shown to be safe and “effective” against breast cancer. The…
Eylea Wet AMD Treatment approved by FDA
Digital News Report – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Eylea (aflibercept) for treatment of wet (neovascular) age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This is the leading cause of…
Raw Milk Recall announced in California because of possible E. Coli Contamination
Digital News Report Digital News Report – The California Department of Food and Agriculture has announced a statewide recall and quarantine of raw milk products that came from Organic Pastures of Fresno…
Tampon Recall announced due to possible Bacteria Contamination
Digital News Report – The Kimberly-Clark company announced a limited recall of Kotex Natural Balance Security Unscented Tampons Regular Absorbency because the material that was used to make the product could have…
Jenny minus the Craig announces Mariah Carey as new Brand Ambassador
Digital News Report – Jenny Craig is now just called Jenny. This news came along with the announcement of Mariah Carey as being the new Brand Ambassador for the weight loss company….
Prostate Cancer risk higher with Vitamin E Supplements
Digital New Report – Researchers analyzing data from the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention (SELECT) Trial found that there was an increased risk of developing prostate cancer in men who took…
Healthy Bone Marrow May Work Better For Heart Attack Therapy
Digital News Report – Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, say they may have an answer to a problem involving heart attack therapy. Matt Springer, PhD, associate professor of medicine…
Jensen Farms Cantaloupes tests positive for Listeria Monocytogenes
Digital News Report – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that results of several tests of the Jensen Farms’ Rocky Ford cantaloupes have come back positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The…