FDA warning: Risk of heart attack and stroke with some painkillers

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FDA warning: Risk of heart attack and stroke with some painkillers

The Food and Drug Administration is strengthening warnings on some common painkillers saying they cause increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The FDA conducted a review on new safety information and now want the drug makers to change the warning labels on certain NSAIDs. NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are over-the-counter or prescription medications such as Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Naprosyn, or Celebrex.

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Doctors prescribing painkillers often leads to heroin

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Doctors prescribing painkillers often leads to heroin

Heroin use has been increasing at an alarming rate. The number of people who have died as a result of heroin use has nearly quadrupled in the last decade.  What is the reason for the significant increase in heroin deaths? Firstly, the drug is getting cheaper. Secondly, more and more people are becoming addicted to prescription painkillers after having surgery or simply taking them for recreational use. Many people often end up using heroin once their doctor will no longer provide them with a prescription. 

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California Moves to Ban Religious and Personal Vaccine Exemptions

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California Moves to Ban Religious and Personal Vaccine Exemptions

Lawmakers have taken first step in limiting vaccination exemptions for schoolchildren. Bill approved late June. Prohibits parents from stopping their children from being vaccinated for personal or religious reasons.

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FDA is set to toughen non-aspirin warnings

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FDA is set to toughen non-aspirin warnings

FDA is strengthening warnings on NSAIDS – say they cause increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Over-the-counter NSAIDS include Advil, Motrin IB, Ibuprofen, and Aleve. Labels already say such drugs “may cause” increased risk of heart attack and stroke. FDA said new data from recent analysis provided stronger evidence of increased risk of heart failure from NSAIDS.

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Why do witnesses fail to help?

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Why do witnesses fail to help?

Over Fourth of July weekend, bystanders watched and laughed while a tourist in Cincinnati was viciously beaten. Last week, a suicidal woman in China jumped from a tenth floor window while crowds below encouraged her decision. And back in March, four teen girls attacked another young female at a Brooklyn McDonald’s as dozens of people stood around and watched. While the brutality and viciousness of these stories are shocking, what’s even more shocking is the fact that each of them involve people either standing around watching, laughing, or cheering on these people in serious distress and need of help.

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