The week before director Chris Bell’s latest documentary, Prescription Thugs, hit theaters, prescription drug abuse had already captivated the nation. Just 22 days into the…
Category: Dangerous Drugs & Devices
Essure® Is a Medical Nightmare for Women
Approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002, the Essure System for Permanent Birth Control® is labeled as a 10-minute, non-surgical, procedure that…
Just Another Day in the World of Exploding Hoverboards
So-called hoverboards were the hot new gadget of the 2015 holiday-shopping season, but after many reports of explosions and severe fires, parents around the world…
Shkreli, 32-Year-Old ‘Pharma Bro’ Known for Ungodly Drug Price Hike, Arrested on Charges of Securities Fraud
Big Pharma CEO Martin Shkreli, dubbed by the BBC as “the most hated man in America”, was arrested early this morning after a 7-count indictment…
Drug Ads & Healthcare Costs, Good or Bad? The American Public Weighs In
Every day we see drug ads on TV, on subway cars, and even plastered across public bus benches – but have you ever wondered how…
Oregon Sues GNC for Selling "Natural" Supplements Laced with Illegal Chemicals
Last week, Oregon's attorney general sued General Nutrition Corporation (GNC) for allegedly selling so-called “natural dietary supplements” that were laced with illegal chemicals. Attorney General…
FDA and Dietary Supplement Industry Under Scrutiny for Dangerous Ingredients
Dietary supplements are popular among individuals attempting to lose weight or build muscle quickly. However, recent studies and news reports are calling attention to questionable…
