Over Half a Million Kids have bad Drug Reactions
A new study that appeared in October’s Pediatrics on Monday indicated that greater than half a million kids suffer from adverse reactions to common medicines. 5 % of that number require hospitalization. Research indicated that children 5 years and under were the most commonly affected, developing rashes, hives stomachaches and diarrhea after being treated [...]
Infant and Children’s Liquid Tylenol is Recalled
Johnson & Johnson voluntarily recalled at least 57 lots of infant and children’s liquid Tylenol because of a potential bacterial contamination. An official spokesperson for the company stated that an inactive ingredient did not meet normal testing standards. They also detected B. cepacia bacteria in some of the unused test batches. As soon as they [...]
Heart Problems Possibly Sparked by Prostate Cancer Treatment
A common hormone treatment for men with prostate cancer may be linked to a slight increase in heart related health issues. European medical experts learned through intensive studies that prostate cancer patients had a 28 percent higher risk of having a fatal heart attack as well as 21 percent chance of dying from heart disease [...]