In June, the United States Supreme Court rejected the Purdue Pharma settlement that would have protected the Sackler family, the owners and founders of the corporation, over their role in the opioid crisis. The Sackler name has become linked with the highly addictive Oxycontin, and…
For women across the country, many use some form of birth control. Birth control options include pills, condoms, patches, implants, shots, and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Of the five IUD medical devices approved for use in the U.S., the Paragard IUD is made of copper and…
In recent years, there has been a drastic increase in the number of people using drugs created for diabetics and obesity known as GLP-1 medications. According to a recent Gallup poll, 15.5 million Americans have used injectable drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, to lose weight.…
For decades, gardeners, landscapers, and farmers have relied on Roundup products to keep weeds out of their gardens, off their properties, and away from their crops. Introduced by the manufacturer Monsanto in 1974, and now owned by Bayer Corporation, Roundup is considered one of the…
Parents have grown familiar with headlines and news stories concerning issues with the country’s baby formula supply. It seems the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces another recall every week, and each recall is not for the same reason. They have ranged from bacteria…
For well over a decade, scientists have studied the possible health effects of chemical hair relaxers, and extensive research has linked them to several serious illnesses, including ovarian, uterine, breast, and endometrial cancer. However, it wasn’t until the release of research findings in October 2022…