When you purchase a medication off the shelf at your local North Carolina pharmacy, you probably assume it’s safe to use. After all, they wouldn’t sell it if it was dangerous, right? In reality, use and distribution of potentially harmful medications sometimes occurs...
Chances are, you noticed the symptoms long before your loved one received the diagnosis. However, once doctors confirmed that your loved one had mesothelioma, it is likely that your world turned upside down. You may still be reeling, looking for answers to your...
N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) is a molecular compound that forms when certain types of amines react to nitrosating agents. It is not uncommon for NDMA to be present at low levels in certain foods, such as cheese or roasted meats. Scientists have discovered, however,...
When an individual presents with certain symptoms, it could be an indication of a significant health concern. Signs of very serious illnesses, including certain types of cancer, start with basic problems that many may be tempted to initially overlook. Individuals who...
Perhaps you work in a North Carolina shipyard or on a railroad. You might also be one of thousands of people who work as a heavy machinery or auto mechanic, or in the construction or agricultural industry. There’s plenty of career diversity throughout the state. If...
If you suffer from acid reflux, ulcers or other problems with stomach acid, you may have found great relief while taking Zantac. Many others in North Carolina and elsewhere also found relief, and the makers of the drug made billions of dollars, selling it in both...
When many people in North Carolina hear stories of illnesses caused by exposure to asbestos, they think how fortunate they are that asbestos danger is well behind us. After all, very few industries in the U.S. include asbestos in their products, and the government has...
Every job comes with some amount of risk to a person's safety and health. Of course, some occupations are more dangerous than others. For instance, if you work in certain capacities, you could be in danger of developing severe illnesses after exposure to toxic...
There are few things worse than that feeling when you learn that someone you trusted has caused you harm. This is also true when consumers count on trusted products to deliver on the product’s promise. Unfortunately, some products do not deliver on a promise and...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked manufacturers to pull over-the-counter and prescription drugs with ranitidine, including Zantac, ranitidine and metformin. This was due to an FDA investigation launched in 2019 that determined that contaminant levels...
